About Us

Who we are and what we stand for.

Our Story

Community, belonging, and support for Muslim students in computing.

Muslims in CSE was founded to give Muslim students in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering a space to build community, support one another, and navigate faith alongside a demanding academic path.

MiCSE is dedicated to fostering community, belonging, and support around the experiences of Muslim students in computing. We foster a space where students can connect over shared faith and identity while navigating academic and professional life in tech. Through mentorship, social events, and networking opportunities, we aim to support Muslim students’ success and belonging in CSE, while welcoming allies who want to learn and engage with our community.

Membership, events, and all MiCSE programming are open to all UW students, regardless of religion, background, or identity.

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Our Values

Four pillars shape everything we run, from casual socials to career workshops.

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Community

A place where Muslim students in computing can find each other, and where nobody has to be the only one in the room.

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Faith & Identity

Space to practice and talk openly about faith alongside a demanding degree — from prayer logistics to Ramadan iftars.

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Mentorship

Upperclassmen, alumni, and peers sharing what they've learned so no one has to figure the Allen School out alone.

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Professional Growth

Career panels, resume help, and connections to Muslim professionals already working in tech.

A Year at MiCSE

A look at what one year in our community actually looked like.

January

Pizza Social

Kicking off the quarter by meeting fellow Muslim students in CSE over pizza.

February

Chai Social

An evening of good vibes, great company, and even better chai.

March

Ramadan Iftar

Breaking fast together as a community, with food by Port of Peri Peri — open to everyone.

April

Coffee and Connections · RedBull Social

Two socials, including a collaboration with MiT, to reset partway through the year.

May

Careers in Tech Panel · Eid Ice Cream Social

Muslim professionals from Google, SpaceX and beyond shared their paths — then we celebrated Eid with MSA at UW.

June

Fuel for Finals

Closing out the year with free RedBull and snacks to get everyone through dead week.

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Leadership Team

MiCSE is run entirely by student officers who plan every event, social, and workshop.

Meet the Team

Want to Join the Team?

We're always looking for students who want to help build this community.

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