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
Watch the WiCS Ask me Anything for incoming students here:
Thank You for Attending Pride in STEM!
Thank you for all the amazing support in WiCS first ever pride month events! We hope you had a wonderful time learning from our panel on being queer in STEM, hearing about the different ways that identity impacts student's sense of belonging in STEM. A huge thank you as well to everyone that came out to the Pride in STEM Networking social! WiCS is sure to plan more fun pride events all year round, so look out on our events calendar or Instagram!
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.
Events
Season Kick-Off Event
At our Kick-Off Event participants and parents will learn more about the Technovation Waterloo Chapter 2026 Season, hear from Technovation Waterloo Alumni, meet fellow participants (and potential teammates!), brainstorm potential problems to tackle, and start your Technovation 2026 journey!
Technovation Weekly Online Workshops
Weekly Wednesday Online Workshops via Zoom, including talks from speakers and teamwork time for the Technovation 2026 program.
Technovation Weekly Online Workshops
Weekly Wednesday Online Workshops via Zoom, including talks from speakers and teamwork time for the Technovation 2026 program.
Blog
November Newsletter 2025
Hello WiCS Students,
We hope midterm season is going smoothly and that you're finding time to care for yourself. We've got some incredible events, programs, and opportunities coming your way this November and we can't wait to share them with you!
October Newsletter 2025
Hello WiCS Students,
Hope you’ve had a great first month of the Fall term! We have some amazing events, programs and opportunities lined up for you this October, and we can't wait to share them with you!
Waterloo Chapter 2025 Technovation Team Named Regional Honoree for North America!
Four Waterloo Region 2025 Technovation Teams advanced to the semifinals, and 1 Junior team was named Regional Honoree for North America in the 2025 Technovation Challenge.