The Applied Computation program continues to attract students from diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, as they recognize the opportunities it provides to explore the intersection of technology and society. Participants engage in a rich intellectual environment where they can analyze the historical development and cultural implications of computational methods. With guidance from faculty who are experts in fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, and software engineering, students examine how these technologies can address real-world challenges across various domains. Through collaborative projects and hands-on experiences, they develop critical skills that prepare them to contribute meaningfully to the global landscape of applied computation, fostering innovation and ethical responsibility in their work.