Women in Computer Science (WiCS) is dedicated to promoting gender equity in computing by advocating for and supporting women and gender-diverse communities, including transgender, non-binary and gender-fluid students. Specifically, WiCS initiatives and events foster community, empowerment, and mentorship:
- to ensure that young women+ see computer science as an option in their studies and their careers
- to create an inclusive learning and working environment in the School of Computer Science
- to connect with other organizations and initiatives for women+ in computing
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News
Two Junior Division Waterloo Teams Progress to 2023 Technovation Semi-finals
Two teams of Waterloo Region elementary school students have progressed to the semi-finals in the junior division of the 2023 Technovation Girls Challenge. Technovation Girls is an international 12-week program with regional chapters that equips girls and young women, including transgender, non-binary, and gender-fluid individuals ages 10 to 18 with problem-solving, leadership and coding skills to become the next generation of tech entrepreneurs and leaders.
Blog
Waterloo Chapter Technovation 2024 Teams Named Top in Canada!
Two teams (Team EJ and Team Harvest Heroes) from Waterloo Region and UWaterloo WiCS’ Technovation program have been named top Junior Division semi-finalists in Canada in the 2024 Technovation Girls Challenge.
May Newsletter 2024
Highlights:
- Grace Hopper Celebration Applications Now Open
- WiCS Study Room Access
- Jane Street Summer INSIGHT Program
April Newsletter 2024
Event Highlights:
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Technovation Live Pitch Event – Call for Volunteers! (May 4, 2024)
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WiCS Con 2024! (May 15th, 2024)
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WiCS Con – seeking volunteers!
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WiCS Study Room Winter 24’ Term
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UR2PhD Workshops (See Dates Below)
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Day of Shecurity Conference (April 25th &26th)