CS + Social Good
is a student organization dedicated to using our technical skills, time, and resources to make a positive impact on our campus, in our community, and in the world.Our Goals
Complete impactful, technically challenging projects for nonprofit clients, pro bono, to lighten the heavy burden these organizations face.
Provide a space for students to learn about the intersection of computer science and social good, and to connect with other students who are interested in this field.
Create opportunities for professional development and industry connections for our members, with an emphasis on partners who make a positive impact.
Our Structure
CS+SG is comprised of a variety of components, each with a unique focus.
Projects
The projects team is responsible for building projects benefiting nonprofits in the Chapel Hill area and beyond.
Education
The education team is responsible for running semester long classes to teach members the technical skills required for membership on a project team.
Executive
The executive team is responsible for providing leadership and direction for all of the branches within CS+SG.
Strategy
The strategy team is responsible for developing and executing the long-term vision and strategy for CS+SG.
Design
The design team is responsible for creating the extraordinary UI/UX designs all of our projects use.
Past and Current Projects
A sample of some projects we've worked on in recent semesters.
BCH Know Your Breasts is a free mobile app developed by CS+SG in collaboration with Breast Cancer Hub. It's a tool that helps women examine their breasts and detect abnormalities, keeping track of previous examinations and providing reminders when new examinations are due. It also allows users to share their results and get actionable next-step recommendations based on reported symptoms.
In partnership with Off-Campus Student Life and Chapel Hill PD, Party Smart lets students register and keep track of their house parties in exchange for a citation-free experience. If a noise complaint is called in, Chapel Hill PD are able to use their dashboard to find the registered party and track incidents via an interactive map.
An Ethics Bowl Academy website for the Parr Center for Ethics, allowing them to help students build critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills through interactive modules. Module features include video lessons, knowledge quizzes, digital flashcards, reflective writing prompts, drag-and-drop sorting questions, and public polls.
The Campus & Community Coalition (CCC) is a collaborative force bringing together university and community partners to address the harms associated with high-risk drinking. By fostering open dialogue, sharing power, and using data-driven strategies, they work to create an environment where everyone can thrive socially, academically, and economically. This website will be used primarily to display important trends regarding alcohol use in the Chapel Hill community alongside other important resources.
Designed and prototyped a web app for Lemkin AI, a platform allowing human rights organizations to analyze evidence, identify patterns, and make informed decisions in building cases across borders.
Past Partners
We've worked with a variety of organizations to host workshops and events for our members. Here are some of the organizations we're working or have worked with.
