Women in Computer Science Club at Eastern Michigan University

Bits and Bytes: Summer 2019 is almost here!! 😃
This is a summer camp for girls from 6th to 8th grade to learn about Computer Science through hands-on activities. It’s a great opportunity for young women who are interested in the field, so please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested.
You can find more details at the link below.

Bits and Bytes: Summer 2019 | AspireIT Ypsilanti, MI | Jul 15, 2019 - Jul 19, 2019 A week-long introduction to computing for girls where students explore multiple paths relating to computer science and technology, from theoretical concepts to completing applied projects using applications such as AppInventor, Ozobots, and Lego Robots. Th...

This year, Digital Divas was held on April 13, 2018, and we taught high school girls about basics of programming using Ozobots!

Friends,
Come join us at the panel on Monday, February 5th at 4:30 pm in Pray Harrold room 322! This panel is about experience as minority in the field, and is sponsored by Integral Software and Integrate Detroit.
Hope to see you there!

http://today.emich.edu/story/news/10393

Bits and Bytes: Middle school girls learn computer programming skills and career perspective (and have fun) during week-long camp at Eastern Michigan University Students enjoy hands-on learning and hear from recent EMU graduates working in computer science

Resume Preparation Workshop for the upcoming IT/STEM Job Fair. You can register at handshake.emich.edu

Dates/Times
-Oct. 12 @ 10am-11am
-Oct. 12 @ 3pm-4pm
-Oct. 13 @ 9am-10am

Location: 200 Mckenny Hall

Primarily for students in the IT/STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors. Bring a copy of current resume & be ready to make corrections/notes. Learn how to make the most of the job fair and employment and internship leads.

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We had a great time at Fajita Fest today! Hope to see some new faces at our first meeting on Tuesday (Sept 13th) at 1pm in Pray-Harrold room 513!

Super cool! This is a great way to introduce programming into the lives of young girls.

https://techcrunch.com/2015/07/13/jewelbots-is-a-friendship-bracelet-that-teaches-girls-how-to-code/

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Congrats to all the new board members!

New Board: 2016 - 2017
Samah Majadla, President
Greg Thomas, Vice-President
Luna Park, Treasurer
Luke Collins, Secretary
Ashley Downs, Event Coordinator
Nada Madkour, Marketing Chair
Dr. Krish, Faculty Advisor

Outgoing Board: 2015 - 2016
Brianna Wurtsmith, President
Hana Johnson, Vice-President
Tijana Milovanovic, Treasurer
Nada Madkour, Webmaster
Cassidy Dunn, Secretary
Dr. Krish, Faculty Advisor

Nominations for next year's WiCS officers are in. Please vote by filling out the form at http://goo.gl/forms/2xKFCmU4UY

(you'll need to be logged into your emich Google Account).

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WiCS is looking for a new group of students to lead the club. Three of our officers are graduating, and we need YOU to nominate yourself for office (link below).

http://goo.gl/forms/mt0tHbs57a

If you have any questions or want to know more, please reach out to our current club President, Brianna Wurtsmith, [email protected].

Deadline is Tuesday, April 5th

WiCS 2016 Board Member Application Please fill out the information for all positions you would like to run for.