Women in Computer Science UIUC

04/23/2022

Reminder that our Keynote Panel is happening today! Join us and Professors Yun Huang, Liu Hongye, and Bo Li from 3-4 PM CST for a riveting conversation on the societal impact of AI/ML. You will get an opportunity to interact with the professors and ask your questions in an open discussion on this relevant topic. Hope to see you there!

This event will be hybrid, Siebel 1404 and Zoom https://go.illinoiswcs.org/WCS-Project-Showcase

04/20/2022

Join WCS and Professors Yun Huang, Liu Hongye, and Bo Li on April 23rd from 3-4 PM CST for a riveting conversation on the societal impact of AI/ML. You will get an opportunity to interact with the professors and ask your questions in an open discussion on this relevant topic.
This event will be hybrid, Siebel 1404 and Zoom https://go.illinoiswcs.org/WCS-Project-Showcase

04/07/2022

Hey everyone, reminder that our How To Approach Technical Interviews Workshop is at 5pm today in Siebel 1109 + Zoom (https://go.illinoiswcs.org/technical-interviews-workshop-zoom) Hope to see you there!

03/30/2022

Hey everyone, reminder that we’re having a networking session with IMC tomorrow from 5-6pm CST on Zoom. If you’re interested in Fintech, this will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about roles at IMC and ask questions about the recruiting process. Please RSVP for the event here: https://jst.me/nxw9

Here is the Zoom link: https://go.illinoiswcs.org/imc-networking-zoom. Hope to see you then!

03/28/2022

The start and end dates of the WCS Equity Pitchathon have been moved back. The event is now set to start on April 11th, and the submission window will close on April 19th at 11:59PM! Our theme is Disparities in Access to Tech! There are three track options for participants to submit for: policy, prototyping, and journalism. In the policy track, you can submit a policy solution relating to the theme that any organization with agency(university, government, etc.) can implement. For prototyping, propose any technical solution to a problem within the theme, and for journalism, inform readers about an issue related to unequal access to tech that you are passionate about!

Register here at https://go.illinoiswcs.org/pitchathon-registration if you are interested in any of the above tracks! If you’re participating in a track you have minimal experience with, there will be resources and office hours to help you learn more about it! More specifics can be found on the event website (https://go.illinoiswcs.org/equity-pitchathon) and slack.

Thank you for joining us for the WCS Equity Pitchathon, our first annual event to increase conversations about potential solutions to issues in diversity and equity within tech. You can participate by signing up to create a policy proposal, a journalistic article, or a proposal for a technical proto...

03/26/2022

Interested in Fintech? Join us for a networking session with IMC next Thursday from 5-6pm CST! You’ll get a chance to learn more about roles at IMC and ask questions about the recruiting process. Please RSVP for the event here: https://jst.me/nxw9

This event will be held online on Zoom: https://go.illinoiswcs.org/imc-networking-zoom!

Welcome WCS members! We invite you to attend our upcoming event where you’ll get the opportunity to network with several IMC Engineers and Traders. Specifi

03/21/2022

The Women in Computer Science Growth Committee is hosting a new event to get students across the university more involved in conversations about increasing inclusion and diversity within tech in industry and at universities, especially in relation to equitable access to technology. If you’re interested in an event to create non-technical solutions to problems in tech, register at https://go.illinoiswcs.org/pitchathon-registration for the WCS Equity Pitchathon and work to create either a policy proposal, a proposal for a technical solution, or a journalistic article about any issue related to the topic of equitable access to technology. The top 3 submissions in each track will also get multiple additional WCS member points. WCS points can be used to get free WCS Merch.

If you are interested in a track you have minimal experience with, there will be resources/tutorials to help you learn more about it! More specifics can be found on the event website (https://go.illinoiswcs.org/equity-pitchathon) and slack.

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03/09/2022

Hello everyone!

I am pleased to announce that WCS Officer Board Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year are now LIVE! If you are in any way interested in becoming an officer of our board, please do not hesitate to apply!

Details on timeline, roles, and requirements can be found in the following document: https://go.illinoiswcs.org/2022-23wcsboard

The application form will be open from today until Wednesday, March 30th, at 11:59pm. After all applications are in, the selection committee (comprised of me and a few other WCS officers) will select candidates for individual interviews. The application form can be found here: https://go.illinoiswcs.org/22-23wcsboardapplication

Please reach out to me by email at [email protected], through Slack, or on Facebook if you have any questions regarding the application process! I’m super excited to see your applications!

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02/26/2022

Interested in research and/or grad school? Come join WCS and Vanderbilt Director of Graduate Recruitment, Gabriel Luis, to learn more about summer research opportunities and Masters and PhD programs at Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering. This is the perfect networking opportunity for students who are looking for summer opportunities in research or starting to think about higher education plans!

The event will occur over zoom on March 10 from 5-6 PM CST.
Https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/5185056379

02/18/2022

Hi all!

We WILL be having Open Office today, Friday, February 18 at our regularly scheduled time of 2-5pm! See you there!

02/17/2022

Hello everyone,

Due to the inclement weather, we have decided to CANCEL WCS Open Office for today, 2/17/2022. We will post a subsequent update regarding tomorrow’s Open Office, which will also be dependent on the weather.

Stay safe out there!

02/07/2022

WCS Open Office is NOW open for the Spring 2022 semester! Make sure to stop by our office in Siebel Room 1214 to pick up a free snack, socialize with WCS Officers and committee members, play games, do work, relax, chat, get class/schedule advice, or get your resume reviewed! Our office is always open Monday through Friday, 2-5PM!

Additionally fill out our Officer Appointments form (https://go.illinoiswcs.org/officer-appointments) to get even more scheduled help during Open Office hours (i.e. mock technical and behavioral interviews, schedule a resume review, etc.).
We hope to see you there!