For students interested in technology, coding, or professional development, the Computer Science Club at the College of Staten Island provides a collaborative environment where students can grow their technical skills while building connections within the campus community.
Led by President Andres Romero and Treasurer Oluwafunmilayo Oshebeyo, the club focuses on creating opportunities for students to explore technology through workshops, networking events, and hands-on learning experiences.
The organization meets every Thursday from 2:30pm to 4:30pm in 1N-114. Weekly meetings feature programming workshops, professional development sessions, coding games, discussions about emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, and guest speakers from the tech industry. Club events regularly attract between 25 and 35 students, while the organization’s online Discord community connects even more members outside of meetings.
“The main goal of the Computer Science Club is to create a space for students to be passionate about technology, whether they are Computer Science majors or not,” Romero said. “We want to foster an environment that helps people grow their skills in tech.”
The club also works closely with faculty advisers and outside organizations to help students prepare for careers in technology. Companies and organizations such as Google and CodePath have visited the club to provide networking opportunities, résumé reviews, mock interviews, and technical interview preparation.
“Our mission is to create an engaging environment for students to develop academically and professionally in the computer science field,” Oshebeyo said. “We aim to provide students with the knowledge they need through programming and professional development workshops while also creating a community where members can collaborate and learn from each other.”
One of the club’s largest recent events was DolphinHacks, a student-led hackathon held on April 11 in collaboration with the Computer Science Department and sponsored by Major League Hacking. The event invited students of all skill levels to build apps, Websites, and other technology projects while learning programming tools and competing for prizes.
The club plans to continue organizing similar events in the future, including additional hackathons and professional development opportunities over the summer.
Both Romero and Oshebeyo emphasized that students do not need to be Computer Science majors to join the organization.
“I wish more people knew that our club was not exclusive to Computer Science majors,” Romero said. “Our club is open to all who are even vaguely interested in technology.”
According to Oshebeyo, the organization also helps students gain access to internships, learning programs, and collaborative opportunities that can support long-term career success.
“When you join the CS Club, you get into a community of students with whom you can partner to build projects and learn from,” Oshebeyo said.
Oshebeyo described the organization in three words: Community, Opportunities, Learning.
By S. Manai
