What is WICS?
Women in Computer Science (WICS) is a student group affiliated with the University of Oregon Department of Computer & Information Science. The purpose of WICS is to provide UO CIS women with benefits that contribute to their success. WICS is also interested in increasing the number of women in the field of Computer Science as a whole. In the past, WICS has provided scholarships, K-12 outreach, tutoring, mentoring, a monthly lunch series, a lecture series, and educational/career workshops.
Goals
- Contribute to the success of UO women in CS
- Increase participation of women in CS
Resource Spotlight
Silicon Shire
Concentric Sky (Eugene) recently launched Silicon Shire, a free interactive map and directory of tech companies in the Eugene/Springfield area. Needless to say, this is great resource if you're looking for a local job or internship. The site includes links to hiring pages.
Upcoming Events
Below is a list of upcoming campus and local events that may be of interest to WICS members.