Maryland Center for Women in Computing

Guided Study Sessions begin today in the DICE Lounge (IRB 1104)!

Please refer to the second flyer for times

Don’t miss the Computer Science Career Fair - Wednesday, Feb 19th

Check out our sponsors at the Career Fair:

• Accenture (Booth Number 71)
• Appian (Booth Number 114)
• Capital One (Booth Number 65/66)
• General Dynamics Mission Systems (Booth Number 25)
• John Hopkins Applied Physics Lab  (Booth Number 92)
• Lockheed Martin (Booth Number 30/31)
• FactSet (Booth Number 21)

The Women in Engineering Program in the A. James Clark School of Engineering is excited to award mini-grants to student organizations that are seeking funding to host an event that aligns with the goals and mission to support and empower women in engineering. Student organizations campus-wide may apply for up to $500 in funding per semester for an event, initiative, or program that they are running. If funding still exists after the initial offering, additional funds may be awarded on a rolling basis.

Priority Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2020 at noon.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis following the priority deadline based on the availability of funds. Student organizations will be notified of funding by Monday, March 9th.

Apply here: go.umd.edu/wiefunding

Mosaic [A collaboration between STAMP's MICA & LCSL] is a two-day, one night weekend retreat focused on exploring the relationship between diversity and leadership. Interactive sessions and group discussions are designed to create an environment for individuals to examine their identity and how it influences their understanding of and approach to leadership. The MOSAIC experience will challenge, grow, and develop students. 
Date: Saturday, March 7th-8th | Location: YMCA Camp Letts

Register at go.umd.edu/mosaic2020
Registration closes February 20th

Are you interested in being an advocate for yourself and other technical women?

Join us on Wednesday, February 19 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT for a brief webinar with Faith Savaiano, Manager, Policy & Advocacy at AnitaB.org to learn more about our advocacy work being conducted on Capitol Hill. She’ll also be providing information on exciting, upcoming volunteer opportunities to engage and influence policymakers to build a more inclusive technical workforce.

This chat will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the advancement and inclusion of black women and girls across the tech ecosystem. 

Register, and save the dates for each conversation, using the links below: 

• Tuesday, February 11 at 1:00 p.m. MST: “Black Girls and Tech”

• Thursday, February 27 at 1:00 p.m. MST: “Black Women in Higher Education”

• Thursday, March 12 at 1:00 p.m. MST: “Black Women in the Tech Industry”

This online conversation series is part of the broader NCWIT effort, The Color of Our Future, a thematic strategy that anchors NCWIT programs, initiatives, and research-based resources focused on broadening the meaningful participation of underrepresented women and girls of color (black, Latinx, and Native American) to positively impact the future of computing.