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From technical workshops to Boston conference trips to low-key game nights โ€” here's how FIERCE fills your first year with experiences worth having.

FIERCE students at a 2025 conference in Boston

Three Pillars of FIERCE Programming

Everything we do fits into one of three goals: build your skills, deepen your community, and show you what's out there.

  • Workshops & Learning

    Hands-on sessions covering practical computing skills โ€” from debugging strategies to building your first web app. Led by mentors who've been in your exact seat.

  • Community & Social

    Game nights, floor hangouts, group meals, and unplanned moments that turn hallmates into lifelong friends. The best FIERCE memories happen between the scheduled stuff.

  • Industry & Exploration

    Field trips to Boston tech companies, guest speakers, and conference experiences that expand your sense of what computing can look like as a career.

Event Spotlight

A look at some of our recent events โ€” the kind of things you'll be part of when you join FIERCE.

  • FIERCE students playing Mafia game night

    Game Night โ€” Mafia

    A relaxed community night where FIERCE students play Mafia, laugh too loud, and discover who among them is secretly untrustworthy. The floor bonding starts here.

  • FIERCE at the 2025 Robotics Summit in Boston

    2025 Robotics Summit โ€” Boston

    FIERCE students traveled to Boston to attend the Robotics Summit conference, connecting with industry professionals and exploring the cutting edge of tech.

  • FIERCE members after the conference

    After the Conference

    After a long day of panels and exhibits, the FIERCE crew explored the city together. These are the moments that stick with you long after the event ends.

More Photos from the Community

Full FIERCE group at the Boston conference
FIERCE conference board 2025
FIERCE welcome event at UMass Amherst

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