Tech + Research Workshop

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Date: October 20 - October 22, 2023

Location: University of Maryland, Iribe Center

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The Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland and the Center for Women in Computing are pleased to present the sixth year of Tech + Research: Welcoming Women to Computing Research, a research workshop geared towards engaging undergraduate women in computing held in collaboration with Technica. During this workshop, student teams will come together and collaboratively work together to use technology to solve pressing issues. 

Technica and Tech + Research will be a hybrid experience in 2023! You can participate either fully in person or fully remote.

Parallel to Technica, the largest hackathon for underrepresented genders in the nation, students will participate in the Research track at Technica. The weekend event will bring together computing faculty from institutions across the state of Maryland to serve as mentors on projects in their research areas. Along with providing hands-on research experience in a dynamic hackathon setting, the weekend workshop will include virtual sessions introducing attendees to the basics of computer science research (CSR) and highlighting the exciting opportunities that come with pursuing a graduate degree in computer science.

Note: Please be aware that this event involves separate programming from Technica, and the majority of the programming will take place with the Maryland Center for Women in Computing. However, you will have full access to Technica including the Career Fair and Keynote Speakers.

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR TECHNICA- RESEARCH TRACK AND COMPLETE THE ADDITONAL TECH + RESEARCH APPLICATION

 

Purpose

This workshop hopes to give undergraduate CS students who identify as an underrepresented gender in computing an opportunity to learn about future computer science research opportunities and to provide hands-on experience engaging in CS research in a hackathon setting. Additionally, we plan for this event to allow students to meet computing faculty and current graduate students and to socialize and collaborate with like-minded peers. By providing a positive intellectual, social, and emotional environment for the participants to meaningfully engage in computing research, we hope to directly address gender gaps that currently exists in CS departments in higher education.

Attendees of this event will not only be expanding their CS skills, they will also be given the opportunity to meet and network with many individuals who are a part of the CS community at the University of Maryland. If you are interested in hosting a project, please email Kate Atchison, katea@umd.edu.

Workshop participants will:

  • Meet others who share their curiosity and interest in computer science.
  • Explore the research experience in computing related domains.
  • Work hands-on with researchers.
  • Work in a team to tackle a research problem.
  • Present their research with their team.
  • Broaden understanding of the possibilities of graduate school and the application process.

Surrounding area schools and departments were invited to submit research projects. Projects from the following departments have been submitted in previous Tech + Research workshops.

2023 Projects

Schedule of Events

Thursday

7 p.m.- Orientation

Date

October 19

Location

Zoom

Friday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.- Research Bootcamp

Date

October 20

Location

Iribe Center & Remote

Saturday 

All Day- Project Time & Technica Kickoff

Date

October 21

Location

The Hotel, Iribe Center & Remote 

Sunday 

COMING SOON

Date

October 22

Location

The Hotel & Remote 

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Who Can Attend?

We welcome all undergraduates who identify as underrepresented genders in computing and who are from all colleges and universities to apply. Current Master's students considering a PhD program may apply and will be considered on a case by case basis. 

Registration Process and Fees

Participants will either experience this workshop remotely through the Zoom virtual platform or in-person.

Depending on how students choose to attend the workshop (virtual or in-person), all gear (water bottle, pens, stickers) will be either shipped to your personal address or distributed to you in-person. Students attending virtually will be responsible for their own meals but are welcome to share the lunch space via Zoom. Lunch will be provided to students who are able to attend in-person.

REMEMBER: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH TECHNICA (RESEARCH TRACK) & COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR TECH + RESEARCH

Register for the Tech + Research Workshop by filling out the following form:

REGISTRATION FOR TECH + RESEARCH

Register for Technica here:

REGISTER FOR TECHNICA

Participant Information

Logistical Information for Attendees

Tech Requirements and Access

More information coming soon.

General Information

All students participating in the research workshop must join the Zoom meeting by 10am on Friday morning. We have an important bootcamp event to prepare you for the research projects. If you cannot make it by this time, you need to let us know immediately.

You will not be working on your own idea or hack during Technica. During Technica, you will be working with your research team on a specific project you selected as an interest.

You will be assigned your research group the week before Technica. Each team will have their own Slack channel to communicate. Researchers may send out a small amount of pre-reading to help you prepare for the project.

During Technica, projects will either be fully virtual or fully in-person. No project will run as a hybrid project.

Spread the Word

View the Tech + Research Flyer.

Questions about the registration process, workshop, or logistical information can be sent to i4c@umd.edu

Questions about Technica can be addressed to hello@gotechnica.org

About Technica

On October 21-22 2023, the University of Maryland hosted Technica, the eighth annual hackathon. Technica is the largest hackathon for underrepresented genders in the world. In the span of 24 hours, Technica gives our participants the opportunity to create new applications, websites or hardware projects.

Technica is not a typical hackathon—it serves as a place where the brightest thinkers in the country can come together to collaborate and share their innovative ideas. Our focus is on providing a welcoming, engaging and creative environment to support underrepresented genders in tech culture. We pride ourselves in helping both beginners and experienced hackers explore technology and develop their skills.

Over the duration of 24 hours, participants are immersed in tech culture and encouraged to exercise their imagination to create interesting and innovative hacks.

At Technica, we want to challenge our hackers to step out of their comfort zone and try something new, whether that's exploring a new technology, tinkering with hardware hacks, or coding for the very first time! This past year we introduced our beginners and hardware tracks, designed for hackers looking for extra support or interested in trying their hand at electronics. At Technica, we want our hackers to learn, grow, and meet new people, so join us at Technica 2023!

 

All participants attending Tech + Research must also register for Technica. Register here.

 

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