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Join the Mehary Google Developer Community

Be part of something bigger with Google Developer Group (GDG) on Campus – School of Applied Computational Science at Meharry Medical College and the GDG Nashville Professional Chapter. Together, we are building a pipeline from student to graduate to professional, creating a continuous ecosystem of learning, leadership, and innovation.

GDGs organize and host Google-branded events, including workshops, hackathons, bootcamps, and technical sessions. This initiative creates a collaborative environment for students to explore and innovate in software development, data science, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.

The Meharry chapter was officially approved following a competitive application and interview process with Google.

Current Students: GDG on Campus at Meharry

The GDG on Campus at Meharry is a student-led community that advances technical excellence and inclusive access to emerging technologies. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the chapter provides a collaborative environment where students, researchers, and professionals build skills in artificial intelligence, data science, cloud computing, and software development.

Through workshops, speaker sessions, hackathons, and community projects, GDG on Campus empowers members to apply technology to real-world challenges—specifically in health, environmental justice, and community impact. The organization fosters leadership and career development, creating pathways for students to engage with industry professionals and contribute to the global tech ecosystem.

GDG Professional Chapter

The GDG Nashville Professional Chapter is an inclusive, city-wide technology pipeline designed to cultivate a diverse community committed to advancing innovation and real-world impact. Through partnerships with other chapters—including GDG Meharry—GDG Nashville bridges the gap between early exposure and advanced professional development.

We provide access to education, hands-on experience, and strategic partnerships that empower students, career changers, and tech-curious individuals to lead in areas like digital health and software development. Most importantly, Meharry students have a guaranteed pathway to join the Nashville Professional Chapter upon graduation.

GDG Responsibilities and Benefits

Responsibilities of the GDG Chapter

Plan and host technical workshops, coding sessions and speaker events.
Organize hackathons, bootcamps and skill-building programs.
Build and manage a student developer community.
Promote events and maintain active engagement across campus.
Collaborate with faculty, departments and external partners.
Ensure inclusive and accessible programming for all students.
Coordinate logistics, scheduling and event execution.
Track participation and measure impact.
Maintain communication with the broader GDG network.
Uphold Google branding guidelines for all activities and materials.
Mentor students and encourage peer-to-peer learning.

Benefits of Leading a GDG on Campus

Develop leadership, project management and team-building skills.
Gain hands-on experience organizing workshops, events and hackathons.
Build technical skills in AI, data science, cloud computing and software development.
Access a global network of developers and industry professionals.
Receive mentorship and guidance from the Google developer ecosystem.
Increase visibility with recruiters and potential partners.
Create pathways for internships, collaborations and career growth.
Foster an inclusive and innovative tech community on campus.
Enhance institutional visibility and reputation in technology.
Leverage GDG branding to strengthen outreach.