MinneWIC 2015

The 3rd Regional Celebration of Women in Computing in the Upper MidWest

February 20-21, 2015

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What is MinneWIC?

MinneWIC is a regional celebration of Women in Computing in the upper midwest. We have chosen to call it MinneWIC from the native american word "Minne" that means water. This regional meeting, modeled after the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, will bring together students, faculty, and technology leaders from across Minnesota and neighboring states to discuss the role of women in today's computing and technology fields, share experiences and strategies for success, and explore issues common to women working in these fields. Specifically, the goal is to provide an opportunity for young women to explore opportunities in computing, to network with other women from academia, industry and government, and to create friendship among women in the region who share the same interest and passion for computing. This celebration is part of a nationwide effort to address the alarming decline of women choosing computer science professions.

What will happen at MinneWIC?

MinneWIC will start late Friday afternoon and continue until early afternoon on Saturday. Details will be listed in the Program once they are finalized.

Who can attend MinneWIC?

You should attend if you are interested in learning about the challenges and rewards of computing careers or in advancing technology through broader representation of women. We encourage undergraduate, and graduate students with interests in computing and information technology to attend and also to submit work in the appropriate categories (see Call for Participation). We invite faculty and technology leaders to come meet and mentor the next generation of computing professionals. High school students interested in computing are also welcome to attend.

Information from the previous MinneWIC 2012 is at http://minnewic-2012.cs.umn.edu