WiCS March Newsletter 2022

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Hope you all had a wonderful reading week! Welcome to March! In this upcoming month, WiCS has prepared some exciting events to share with you!ÌýÌýÌý

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Highlight

  • ÌýWiCS Free Bubble Tea Social Event (Mar. 10th)ÌýÌý

  • Technovation Girls À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ event (Mar. 15th)ÌýÌý

  • Professional Networking (Mar. 4th)ÌýÌý

  • WiCS Careers in Tech Panel (week of Mar.21st)ÌýÌý

  • EOT: Destress & SocialsÌýÌý

  • WiM International Women’s Day Walk (Mar. 8th)ÌýÌý

  • Seeking WiCS Mentors for High School Hackathon for Girls (Mar. 25-27th)Ìý

  • Google Careers OnAir Virtual EventÌýÌý

  • Meta Data Challenge 2022 Analytics Mentorship Program (Mar. 18th)

  • Little WiCS Undergraduate ApplicationÌýÌý

  • WiCS Innovation FundÌýÌý

  • Keep up with WiCS on social mediaÌýÌýÌý

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WiCS Free Bubble Tea Social Event

Do you like bubble tea? WiCS is offering you free bubble tea from Machi Machi! We are hosting this first in-person event of this term in DC fishbowl (DC 1301). Feel free to join us and chat with students who are also in CS.ÌýÌýÌý

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Technovation Girls À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ event

Are you a Technovation alum?Ìý Even if you aren’t, do you want to help encourage the next generation of women to experience computing?ÌýÌý

WiCS is looking for students to volunteer at our in-person event for the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Chapter of Technovation Girls next Tuesday, March 15th at Terminal in Kitchener. The event is a drop-in event from 1 - 4 PM and is our first in-person event in almost two years! Teams will have the opportunity to collaborate on their projects together in a fun and encouraging environment.ÌýÌý

We are looking for volunteers to act as informal mentors and coaches during the afternoon drop-in event. Any amount of time that you can offer would be helpful. Volunteering will involve:ÌýÌý

  • Supporting teams with problem-solving (if you have experience with Thunkable or MIT app inventor, that is great! But not necessary)ÌýÌý

  • Generally encouraging the teams in pursuing their projectÌýÌý

  • Possibly supporting with t-shirt giveaway and welcoming participantsÌý

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Information about the Technovation Girls program can be found here: ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

When: Tuesday March 15th between 1 - 4 PMÌýÌý

Where: Terminal, 305 King Street West, Suite #1100, Kitchener, Ontario.ÌýÌý

How: Sign-up via our Google form here ÌýÌýÌý

WiCS Outreach Coordinator Hillary will be in touch with those who sign-up via the Google form!ÌýÌý

Professional Networking

Did you know over 60% of jobs are filled through connections and referrals? Networking is one of the most successful ways to find a full-time job.ÌýÌýÌý

That’s why WiCS is holding our Professional Networking event on March 4th!! Learn how to do an elevator pitch and gain amazing tips and tricks to build strong professional connections.ÌýÌýÌý

¶Ù´Ç²Ô’t know where to start with building a network? Want to know how to better use LinkedIn? What about in-person career fairs?ÌýÌýÌý

Join us on Marth 4th, 8-9PM.ÌýÌý

Sign up at: ÌýÌýÌý

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EOT: Destress & Socials

WiCS is going to be running an in-person end of term destress event at 6pm on March. 16th! Keep an eye out on our Instagram for more information to come!ÌýÌý

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WiM International Women's Day Walk

Women in Math (WIM) invites you to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2022, at 1 P.M. Join us for refreshments at the UW Egg fountain (near MC/Peter Russel Rock Graden) followed by a scenic group walk. All are welcome to join. The walk begins at 1:30 p.m.ÌýÌýÌý

Register here: ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

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Seeking WiCS Mentors for High School Hackathon for Girls (virtual)

I/O LABS, a youth-run organization, is hosting its first high school hackathon for girls from March 25th to 27th, Hack2Empower!Ìý We are seeking WiCS members to act as role models and mentors during our event.Ìý Mentor shifts are flexible and involve being available on Discord to provide advice or answer questions as the students work on their projects.Ìý (Typically, requests are occasional.)ÌýÌýÌý

Sign up here: ÌýÌýÌýÌý

WiCS Careers in Tech Panel

The endless opportunities in tech can be quite overwhelming. That’s why UW WiCS will be hosting a Careers in Tech workshop with panelists from a variety of career tracks in tech. We have speakers who can talk about careers in medical imaging, digital forensics, fintech, gaming/VR, film and entertainment, and graduate studies/research. Join us to learn more about diverse careers where you can apply your technological skills and remember to bring any questions you may have.ÌýÌýÌý

This event will happen in the week of March. 21st. Please stay tuned on our social media for announcements.ÌýÌý

Google Careers OnAir Virtual Event

Do you want to know what a day of Google Software Engineer looks like? Register to watch the recording of that event!ÌýÌýÌý

Whether you're preparing for your first internship or pivoting to your next opportunity, Google Careers OnAir will help you connect, learn, and grow. Register for upcoming livestreams, watch previously aired events on demand, and let us help you get one step closer to your future.ÌýÌý

Access here: ÌýÌýÌýÌý

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Meta Data Challenge 2022:

This virtual analytics training program is a chance for current sophomore students to work with and learn from Meta's Data Scientists and Data Engineers. Selected finalists will get mentored through an analytics project, receive recruitment guidance, attend skill-building workshops, and mock interviews. Applications will be open until March 18th.ÌýÌý

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How to Apply:ÌýÌý

Students should navigate to the event page linked below (powered by our event marketing partners, SplashThat) and follow the instructions provided. Each applicant will be asked to submit in PDF format a resume and responses to a few quick questions.ÌýÌýÌý

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Little WiCS Undergraduate Application

Have a passion for diversity in the tech field? Apply for the WiCS undergraduate Spring 2022 committee to organize awesome events and provide support for our community!ÌýÌý

Application open on March 6, 2022. Link in bio on Instagram will be posted then!ÌýÌýÌý

Applications are due March 20th @ 11:59 PM ESTÌýÌý

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WiCS Innovation Fund

The WiCS Innovation Fund supports student-initiated activities such as hackathons, workshops, conferences, and much more, that support women, trans, gender-fluid, and non-binary students in CS. WiCS will give out $2000 this term!Ìý You can apply to receive up to $500 to travel to such an event, or up to $2000 to help fund the cost of organizing and hosting such an event on campus.ÌýÌýÌý

If you’re interested, send an email to wics@uwaterloo.ca with an explanation of the use (e.g., attend conference, hack-a-thon), a budget, and what you (or others) will get out of the event.ÌýÌý

WiCS Event Calendar Link:

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WiCS Social Media Channels

Follow our Instagram and Facebook Page to stay up to date on all upcoming events! And follow our LinkedIn to stay connected!ÌýÌý

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