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
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)
March Newsletter 2024
Event Highlights:
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WiCS Student/Industry Lunch with Google, Meta, OpenText, & SAP (March 7, 2024)
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WiCS x Meta Puzzle Hunt (March 7, 2024)
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WiCS x BAM Campus Event (March 21st, 2024)
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WiCS Study Room Winter 24’ Term
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Gender and Social Justice Pizza Mixer (March 5th, 2024)
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UR2PhD Workshops (See Dates Below)
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Day of Shecurity Conference (April 25th &26th)
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FS-ISAC Women In Cyber Scholarship