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TRIWIC 2011

TRIWIC Celebration of Women in Computing

November 18 – 19, 2011

"There are so many fabulous technical women in this area that I have met and more that I hope to meet. TRIWIC is the perfect opportunity to bring together women students, academics and professionals from the Louisville-Lexington-Cincinnati region to celebrate, learn, share and explore. Please join us!"
- Maureen Doyle, Northern Kentucky University

"The FIRST computer programmer was Ada Lovelace, a woman. Some of the most important computer programmers were the top secret Rosies: the female "computers" of WWII. We need more women in CS today!"
- Jan Pearce, Berea College

 
TNWiC 2011

First Tennessee Celebration of Women in Computing

October 14 – 15, 2011

"We cordially invite you to attend the first ever TNWiC, where you can befriend fellow women in computing, and celebrate your achievements and aspirations, while surrounded by colorful autumn leaves, waterfalls, and Southern hospitality at Fall Creek Falls State Park!"
- Ambareen Siraj and Martha Kosa, Tennessee Technological University

 
MINKWIC 2011

First Missouri-Iowa-Nebraska-Kansas Celebration of Women in Computing

October 7 – 8, 2011

"MINKWIC will bring together students, faculty, and technology leaders from across the four states to establish networks based on shared interest and experiences, to discuss the role of women in today's computing and technology fields, and to explore issues common to women working in these fields."
- Carol Spradling, Northwest Missouri State University and Judy Mullins, University of Missouri-Kansas City

 
NYCWiC 2011

First New York Celebration of Women in Computing

April 8 – 9, 2011

"NYCWiC will bring together undergraduates, graduate students, and professional women from around New York State to share experiences and strategies for success and celebrate accomplishments and dreams."
- Jen Goodall, University at Albany, New York; Valerie Barr, Union College, Schenectady, New York; Mary Anne Egan, Siena College, Loudonville, New York; and Sharon Mason, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York

 
MICWIC 2011

Second Michigan Celebration of Women in Computing

April 1 – 2, 2011

"MICWIC is becoming a great bi-yearly spring tradition. Women in high schools, academia, and industry look forward to this exciting networking event and opportunity to celebrate Michigan women in computing."
- Fatma Mili, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan

 
OCWIC 2011

Fourth Ohio Celebration of Women in Computing

February 18 – 19, 2011

"If you can't afford to attend Grace Hopper this year, join us at OCWIC! We'll be enjoying a relaxing weekend at the beautiful Mohican Lodge surrounded by 6,000 acres of Mohican State Forest. Learn something, have fun, meet people at OCWIC!"
- Rachelle Kristof Hippler, Bowling Green State University Firelands, Huron, Ohio

 
CWIC 2010

Carolina Women in Computing, the First Regional Celebration of Women in Computing in the Southeast

November 12 – 13, 2010

"There are many wonderful computer science women in the South—now we can celebrate together with the first regional conference in the Southeast…CWIC!"
- Madeleine Schep and Nieves McNulty, Columbia College, Columbia, South Carolina; Paige Meeker, Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina

 
CCWIC 2010

Colorado Celebration of Women in Computing, 2nd Regional Celebration

November 4 – 5, 2010

"CCWIC 2010 will provide a unique opportunity for technical women from Colorado and neighboring states to come together to share experiences and strategies for success."
- Tracy Camp and Liz Jessup, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado

 
NMCWIC 2010

New Mexico Regional, the First Regional Celebration of Women in Computing in the Southwest

October 14 – 15, 2010

"NMCWIC will be a fantastic opportunity for student and professional women across New Mexico to network, celebrate accomplishments, establish mentoring opportunities, and prepare for future possibilities."
- Jamesina Simpson, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, and Elizabeth Kallman, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces

 
KY-WIC 2010

Kentucky Celebration of Women In Computing 2010

February 26 – 27, 2010

"We are so excited to celebrate, share information &: support the women in computing here in a tri-state area. Young women who have experienced isolation in this field can now meet mentors and peers who share experiences and aspirations for future collaborations."
- Brenda Wilson, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky

 
MinneWIC 2010

The First Regional Celebration of Women in Computing
in the Upper MidWest

February 12 – 13, 2010

"There are many women in computing fields in the Upper Midwest, but we've never had a celebration like MinneWIC where high school students, college students, faculty, and professional women can share their passion for computing."
- Maria Gini, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

 
Indiana Celebration of Women in Computing, INWIC
February 5th – 6th, 2010

"The goal of the Indiana Celebration of Women in Computing (InWIC) conference is to provide a low cost, regionally-tailored, small conference for women in computing who ... " more

Midwest Celebration of Women in Computing, MIDWIC
October 9th – 10th, 2009

"MidWIC, or Midwest Women in Computing, is a conference that provides special networking and presentation opportunities for aspiring female computing professionals. Women students meet with ... " more

Michigan Celebration of Women in Computing, MICWIC
April 3rd – 4th, 2009

"Thank you to all the presenters, planners, participants, and sponsors who helped make MICWIC 2009 such a fantastic opportunity! On April 3-4th, 2009, approximately 120 people, including ... " more

Ohio Celebration of Women in Computing, OCWIC
February 27th – 28th, 2009

"Check out all the great pics from OCWIC 2009 at the OCWIC Facebook page ... " more

Colorado Celebration of Women in Computing, CCWIC
April 4th – 5th, 2008

"The First Colorado Celebration of Women in Computing (CCWIC) is a regional meeting modeled after the highly successful international Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC). The goal of CCWIC ... " more

Partners

  • ABI, Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology
  • ACM-W, ACM Council on Women in Computing
  • NCWIT, National Center for Women & Information technology

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    "We are so excited to celebrate, share information and support the women in computing here in ... beautiful western Kentucky!"

    - Brenda Wilson, Murray State University




















To sponsor a Regional Celebration of Women in Computing, contact:

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