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

Oct 22
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Study Together Cafe

Midterms season is in full swing! Take some time out of your day to come with us to study and build together in the MC Comfy. We will be providing Starbucks refreshments like coffee, hot chocolate, and other fall-themed drinks! Whether you're taking a break or locking in for your next test, we hope to see you there. The sign-up form will be released in the coming weeks!


Event Details:

Date: Thursday, October 22

Time: 6 - 8 PM

Where: MC Comfy Lounge

Nov 12
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Leveraging AI to Build Security Tooling —and Staying Employed in the Process

Since starting her career in software development, Cailyn has witnessed the rapid rise of AI - and had to adapt on the fly in order to stay valuable (and employed). In this talk, Cailyn will break down how she leverages AI in her day-to-day work: what she no longer does (spoiler: write code), and what she does a lot more of (architecture, review, and design). She’ll share real-world use cases that show how AI is transforming security reviews at Okta, highlight where AI genuinely thrives, and dive into the changing cybersecurity landscape - explaining why security might just be one of the few fields where human intuition and critical thinking matter more than ever.
 


Event Details:

Date: November 12th  

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: TBD

Monthly Newsletter

Friday, October 2, 2026

October Newsletter 2026

Hello WiCS Students,

We hope everyone has had a great start to their fall term! There are some exciting events, programs, and opportunities lined up for this October, so take a look and mark your calendars.

For Incoming Students: