Informed by the CompuGirls program, the CompuPower: Technology and Leadership program curriculum uses culturally responsive education practices to foster student leadership and civic engagement through the exploration of technology. This program is a year-long, in-school, high school elective course that schools can offer to male and female students for Career and Technical Education (CTE) course credit.

The African-American community has played a historically significant role in the advancement of Arizona and our region. The future success of our state relies on our ability to strengthen our communities and empower them to meet and exceed their vast potential. This project between the community and the University was undertaken to help advance a better understanding of the changing dynamics of Arizona’s African-American population and the critical issues that require our collective attention in terms of education, health care, the economy, culture and leadership.