Women in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo

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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

Upcoming WICS Events

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On Saturday, April 11th, Technovation Waterloo held its fourth and last in-person working session of the season at Catalyst Commons. Running from 10 AM to 3 PM, the session allowed participants to focus on finalizing and submitting their projects for Technovation 2026.