Special Interest Groups

Join a Special Interest Group and dive deeper into the tech topics you're most passionate about. Connect with like-minded peers and explore cutting-edge technologies and trends in a collaborative and supportive environment. From interview prep to virtual reality and web development, our SIG offers opportunities to expand your knowledge, build your skills, and advance your career. Don't miss out on this chance to join a community of tech enthusiasts who share your interests and drive your success. Join one of Mizzou Computing Association's Special Interest Groups today!


Web Development

This SIG offers a supportive learning environment for students of all levels. We teach HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics and cover advanced web development topics. Each semester, we collaborate on a hands-on project. This semester, we are redesigning the MCA website!

Lead by Paul Hemingway

Tuesdays at 7PM, Lafferre C2205

Intro to CS

This SIG will allow members who are new and old to the realm of computer science to refresh their memories or learn about the principles of what computer science entails.

Lead by Tyler Harsell

Mondays at 6 PM, Lafferre C2205

SDL2 In C

SDL2 is the graphics layer in C. We will be covering the basics behind creating windows, generating images, text, audio, etc. And possibly creating a simple game!

Lead by Luke Dunn

Tuesdays at 6 PM, W0015

Interview Prep

Interview Prep is the perfect place for students interested in learning about careers in tech. We will cover technical interviews, behavioral interviews, the Spring Engineering Career Fair, landing your first job or internship, resumes, and more. We'll also have guest speakers from companies like Garmin, Microsoft, and others talk about their experiences.

Lead by Henry Bahr & Ryan Huynh

Tuesdays at 6PM, Ketcham Auditorium

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality SIG provides a place for students to experience virtual reality and create virtual reality games. We provide hands-on experience with the Unity game engine and walk you through how to use it no matter your skill level. Additionally, we do not require students to bring their own VR hardware and provide gaming laptops and VR headsets.

Lead by Stuart Aldrich & Erika Zhou

Wednesdays at 7PM, Lafferre C2205

Functional Programming

This SIG emphasizes writing code with immutability and composability in mind. We'll explore various functional languages and their unique features, including content-addressed Unison, fault-tolerant Elixir, flexible Clojure, and provably correct Agda. Join us to broaden your horizons with the delightful paradigm of functional programming.

Lead by Isaac Van Doren

Every other Thursday at 5 PM, Lafferre W1004

Software Development/Engineering

Software Dev is focused on preparing you for a career in software development. From project managment to tools, we cover everything essential to know when persuing a career in this industry!

Lead by Eli Bollinger & Andrew Kim

Every other Thursday at 6 PM, Lafferre C2205

Object Oriented Programming

This SIG is dedicated to Object Oriented Programming in Java, C#, and C++. We'll cover OO design principles, best practices, and coding concepts. Throughout the semester, we'll explore project ideas that incorporate these concepts, including Minecraft mod programming.

Lead by Matt Marlow

Alternating Thursdays at 6PM, Lafferre C2205