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
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Thank You for Attending WiCS Con
We had another amazing year of WiCS Con, with over 200 attendees and more than 70 company representatives! Thank you to everyone that came, we hope to see you next year. A special thanks to the many volunteers that allowed the conference to run so smoothly. If you attended WiCS Con 2025, be sure to fill out the WiCS Con feedback form so we know how to improve!
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 Last Working Session of 2025, The Final Sprint!
A review of the final in-person Working Session Event hosted by the Waterloo Chapter on Saturday, April 26th, 2025.
Technovation Waterloo's Second Working Session, An Intro to Business and Marketing!
A review of the second in-person Working Session Event hosted by the Waterloo Chapter on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.
March Newsletter 2025
Hello WiCS community!
As March days get warmer, it’s the perfect time to embrace fresh opportunities and look ahead to an inspiring season of growth!