Waterloo Women in Computer Science

CAN-CWiC is the annual Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing Conference! This year's event will take place at the University of Waterloo on November 20th and 21st. WiCS is offering sponsorships to a select number of applicants, allowing FREE access to the conference!

As well, consider applying to volunteer for free registration!

Learn more and apply via our link in bio! Applications close September 13th.

We're still looking for volunteers for WiCS Orientation this September! If you're interested in making a difference to incoming first year WiCS students' experiences, please apply! You could have the opportunity to give a lightning talk, or help with logistics! The link to sign up is in our bio, and here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ6SJxymbNJVvAB7wb7X4revRX_9Ih_WCA40hHNmZCPf7I_Q/viewform?usp=send_form

Details:

Saturday, September 12th

2:30-6:30 PM

🧵✨ Come hang out with WiCS while we chat and create some fun cross stitch/embroidery projects!

We'll have cross-stitch and embroidery supplies, fun patterns to choose from, cookies from , and plenty of time to relax and chat. No experience needed—we'll help you get started! And, it's free!

📅 Monday, JULY 20
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 DC 2585

Sign up through the link in our bio.

See you there 💕🪡

Participate in a pilot study exploring how learners engage with AI-enhanced virtual reality activities designed to develop entrepreneurial competencies such as creativity, problem-solving, initiative, and communication. The activities are accessed through a laptop or desktop computer, so no special equipment is needed. Choose to complete any selection (or all of) the 3 learning activities for an opportunity to earn a personalized certificate and contribute to ethical AI research.

More details linked in bio! Study closes July 27th!

Are you interested in helping out incoming first year WiCS students? Do you have any experience or advice you would like to share, especially that which you would have found useful going into your first year? Do you just want to give back to the WiCS community?

If that sounds like you, sign up to volunteer at our upcoming WiCS orientation! Link is in bio.

Details:

Date: September 12th

Time: 2:30-6:30 PM

Location: DC 1301

Are you an undergrad who wants to try out research, but isn't sure where to start? Want to gain research experience before applying for an official undergraduate research award? Then, you should participate in our Early Research Experience program!

Visit our website to see project descriptions and sign up today! Applications close July 12th!

WiCS' Math Ready Day Meet and Greet is coming up soon! Sign up to volunteer to meet incoming first years in WiCS programs, drink bubble tea, and play bingo!

Details:

July 15, 2:30-4:00 PM

MC Comfy

Sign up with the link in our bio!

Signups for this year's Tech Crawl close TOMORROW, July 7th, at 8:00 AM! Join us to go on tours of Google and OpenText headquarters, with a panel at Google and a keynote speaker presentation at OpenText. Lunch is also included! Sign up now with the link in our bio.

Our Pride on Film Movie Night, featuring the movie "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is TODAY!!

Join us at 4:30 pm in the Math Comfy Lounge to watch the movie and enjoy a Build-Your-Own Popcorn Mix Bar!

If you plan on attending, RSVP via the link in bio. Forgot to RSVP, but still want to attend? Walk-ins are Welcome!! See you tonight!

Our Pride On Film movie night event is tomorrow! Hope to see you there! Please sign up in advance using the link in bio to reserve pizza, popcorn and other snacks, but walk ins are welcome too!