Chapters & Working Groups
CS² chapters bring computational science enthusiasts together to teach, collaborate, and advance open research. We are launching our inaugural cohort of chapters and global working groups in 2026—apply now to help shape the network.
Ready to launch?
Apply to Start a Chapter
Share your focus area, founding team, and first 90 days of programming.
Open Chapter Application Need help? Contact the team →Eligibility
Requirements
- 3+ student organizers plus a faculty advisor
- Semester programming plan with at least two public events
- Agreement to publish open lab notes or teaching artifacts
Requirements
- Core team of 3+ practitioners with an institutional sponsor
- Quarterly meetup or workshop cadence
- Commitment to produce one open resource or case study annually
CS² Support
- Mentor pairing and onboarding playbook
- Shared curriculum, speaker bureau, and branding assets
- Access to launch micro-grants and shared communications
Why Chapters?
CS² chapters provide local hubs for workshops, talks, mentorship, and open research sprints anchored in scientific computing. Chapter leads receive programming support, shared curricula, and access to a global network of practitioners.
Whether you’re launching a student group, coordinating a professional guild, or connecting research labs across regions, CS² gives you the tools and community to build momentum before our official launch in 2026.
Chapter Directory
Our founding cohort is currently onboarding. Explore chapters in formation below—each group will begin public programming following our 2026 launch. Interested in leading a new site? Start the application process and we’ll provide onboarding resources and mentorship.
Founding Chapters (In Formation)
Prospective Chapters (2026 Cohort)
How to Start a CS² Chapter
Apply
Submit a brief proposal outlining your team, community focus, and initial programming ideas using the chapter launch form.
Onboard
Meet with the CS² chapters council, access shared resources, and build your 90-day plan with support from an onboarding mentor.
Launch
Host a kickoff event, recruit founding members, and plug into the global programming calendar with ongoing support.
Ready to bring CS² to your university, lab, or region?
Chapter Resources
Founding leads receive access to the following resources as part of the pre-launch support kit.
Global Working Groups
Working groups connect chapter members and independent practitioners who want to co-develop resources around a shared theme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can start a chapter?
Student leaders, faculty, professionals, and independent practitioners are welcome. We recommend a core team of three organizers.
What support does CS² provide?
Mentorship, programming templates, marketing assets, and access to our shared event calendar and speaker bureau.
Are there membership dues?
No dues during the pre-launch period. Chapters can offer optional memberships in coordination with CS² HQ.
How do working groups differ from chapters?
Working groups are thematic, often virtual teams that span multiple chapters and focus on shared research or resource development.
Join the Network
We’re actively recruiting founding chapter leads and global collaborators. Bring CS² to your community and help define the future of scientific computing education.