WiCS July Newsletter 2022

Hello WiCS students!Ìý

Happy July! We hope the sun and warm weather haveÌýput a smile on your face. WiCS wants to continue making you smile as the term progresses and we get closer to finals. We have a ton of upcoming events, volunteering opportunities, and hackathons to fill up your calendar!!Ìý

Event Highlights: Ìý

WiCS Speed Networking EventÌýÌýÌý

Get the chance to ask professionals about their career decisions, career paths, and experiences as technical women working in the industry! This is a rare opportunity to talk with women at distinct levels of their studies and careers: undergraduate, graduate, and out in the workforce. Learn about (and from) each other’s experiences and use this opportunity to build your network!ÌýÌý

Supplies are limited so be sure to sign up fast and let us know if you can no longer attendÌý

Event Date:ÌýThursday, July 14th, 4:00 – 5:30 PM ESTÌýÌýÌýÌý

Event Location: Online VIA HopinÌýÌý

Register Here:ÌýÌýÌý

WiCS Plant Potting Destress + Networking Event: Ìý

Come destress before exams, Get the chance to plant your own succulent while meeting other women in CS!! Supplies are limited so be sure to sign up fast and let us know if you can no longer attend. Ìý

Event Date: Friday, July 15th, 4:00 – 6:00 PM ESTÌý

Event Location: DC Fishbowl (DC 1301)Ìý

Register Here: Ìý

WiCS Undergraduate Committee Executive Applications: Ìý

Do you have a passion for diversity in the tech field? Are you interested in joining the WiCS undergraduate committee? Make a difference and support Women in Computer Science by applying to be on the WiCS Undergraduate Executive Committee for Fall 2022!! Please note that since the Fall '22 term will be in person we require that the WiCS committee be in the KW region and able to visit campus regularly. Ìý

Apply now: Ìý

Deadline: Applications open until 11:59 PM EST on July 16th!!Ìý

Outreach: FLIGHT (Future Leaders Innovating to Go Higher in Technology)ÌýCall for Volunteers:ÌýÌýÌý

WiCS and BrainSTEM Alliance are running the second iteration of the FLIGHT Summer Camp. FLIGHT is a virtual summer camp on an introduction to tech entrepreneurship for girls aged 13-18 who self-identify as Black and other underrepresented minorities.ÌýIn this 2-week program, students willÌýwork in smallÌýteams to create a technology-backed business idea around a problem that they identifyÌýwithin the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).ÌýÌý

We are looking for volunteers to act asÌýFLIGHT Attendants and Engineers (akaÌýProgram Volunteers)! In these roles your tasks will be:Ìý

  • Engaging participants by answering theirÌýquestions in real-time via Discord, Ìý

  • Facilitating and monitoring the chat, andÌýtechnical troubleshooting within Discord and Zoom,Ìý

  • Helping with the day-to-day running of the virtual camp.Ìý

What you will gain: Ìý

  • knowledge of the entrepreneurial processÌý

  • support the Black community (locally and internationally)Ìý

  • network with other volunteers from various backgroundsÌý

  • learn how toÌýfacilitate virtual events via Discord and ZoomÌý

Camp Dates:ÌýAugust 2ndÌý– 5thÌý& August 8th – 13th 2022 Ìý

Time Commitment: Camp runs in two slots- the morning slot (9 am – 12 pm or 10 am – 12 pm) and the afternoon slot (1 pm to anywhere from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm).Ìý

Depending on the day the start and end times of the morning and afternoon slots change. Ìý

NOTE: you do not need to volunteer every day, or for the full day; you can volunteer whichever day(s) and time slot(s)Ìýyou are available.Ìý

Specific days and times are listed on the Google form linked below.Ìý

Express your interest in volunteering here:ÌýÌýÌýÌý

Deadline: July 15th @ 11:59 PM ESTÌý

Hackathon: TechNova Call for Volunteers & TechNova Applications:Ìý

We are excited to announce that we are hosting the second iteration of TechNova, the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s first global Women+ in Tech Hackathon! We envision a more gender-equitable future in Technology by creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering community for women and other gender minorities to start, grow, and build their careers in technology. The hackathon will feature both online and optional in-person events!Ìý

This event has three components:ÌýÌý

  1. Prepare with Us: Bootcamp to prepare students for education and careers in technologyÌý

  1. Hack with Us: 36-hour hybrid hackathon and mentorship to bring the hackers’ ideas to lifeÌý

  1. Connect with Us: Hybrid events to network with fellow students, organizers, and industry professionalsÌý
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Hackathon Dates:Ìý

PREPARE WITH US (August 23 - 26)Ìý

HACK WITH US (August 26 - 28)Ìý

CONNECT WITH US (August 23- 28)Ìý
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Apply now to be a Hacker: Ìý

Deadline: July 17 @ 11:59 PM ESTÌý

Get more information on TechNova here: Ìý

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