WiCS Study Breaks
Come join us throughout the semester in Sci 255 for study breaks with WiCS. We'll have snacks, homework help, and advice from our older WiCS members.
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Swarthmore Women In Computer Science (SWiCS) was informally created in the fall of 2011, and chartered in the spring of 2013. Women have been, and continue to be, underrepresented in the field of Computer Science. Our purpose is to create a supportive community for women in Computer Science as one way to change this trend. Our mission is divided into three key parts:
Provide a safe, welcoming community to all female-identifying individuals interested in or pursuing Computer Science.
Provide a space for learning, asking questions and getting academic encouragement.
Provide professional tools and opportunities to succeed in CS beyond Swarthmore.
Swarthmore Women In Computer Science (SWICS) was informally created in the fall of 2011, and chartered in the spring of 2013. Women have been, and continue to be, underrepresented in the field of Computer Science. Our purpose is to create a supportive community for women in Computer Science as one way to change this trend. Our activities include: Weekly WiCS Study Sessions Group coding projects Inviting guest speakers Sending representatives to conferences Mentoring program for female students in computer science courses Semester lunches with female CS staff and faculty Collaborating with other departments in the Natural Sciences to address related issues
We have a number of events throughout the semester that you can join in on!
Come join us throughout the semester in Sci 255 for study breaks with WiCS. We'll have snacks, homework help, and advice from our older WiCS members.
Throughout the year we invite alumns, professors, and industry professionals to come to Swarthmore and speak about their profession. Check our current events calendars for upcoming lectures. (VP of Salesforce and Swat Alum Cathy Polinksy on the right.)
As part of our mission, we seek to provide the necessary tools and training for future careers in CS, so lookout for workshops and tutorials on technical interviews, resumes, and learning different softwares/programs.
Every year, the CS department sends a number of women to the annual Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing, a huge conference that hosts thousands of participants.
One of our goals within WiCS is to provide resources so that members can thrive inside and outside of the classroom!
Got a technical interview coming up? Look no further, check out the resources we use to help us prepare!
We have a regularly updated list of scholarships you can apply for. Let us know of any others you think SWiCS should know about!
Read up on what it's like to conduct research here at Swat or at other colleges during the summer.
Have questions for us? Send us an email, we would love to hear from you!
