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 and gender-diverse individuals 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 and gender-diverse individuals in computing
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
Technovation Waterloo's First Working Session, A Day of Prototyping, Collaboration, and Learning!
A review of the first in-person Working Session Event hosted by the Waterloo Chapter on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.
The Waterloo Chapter Kick-Off Event, A Perfect Start to the Season!
A review of the Kick-Off Event hosted by the Waterloo Chapter on Saturday, January 18th, 2025.
The Inaugural Waterloo Chapter Technovation Mini-Hackathon!
A review of the Mini-Hackathon Event hosted by the Waterloo Chapter on Saturday, November 9th, 2024.