Carleton Women in Computer Science
Available Positions: Three Positions: Chair, Vice-Chair (Undergrad), Vice-Chair (Grad) Terms for each position: One year (Oct 2022 – Oct 2023) Timeline: Nomination period: September 23 – September 30 Campaigning period: October 1 – October 7Voting period: October 10 – October […]
How do you prep for a COMP course? Is everything new to you? Feeling lost and stressed with all your courses? You’re not the only one. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed in your first semester! But we got you covered. […]
Are you an incoming or returning CS student looking to get involved this year, but not sure how? 😮 Well, look no further! To kick off (and close off) Carleton Computer Science Society’s Week of Awesome, we are collaborating with […]
“One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” – John C. Maxwell WiCS Buddy program is a 6-week program that pairs incoming first-years […]
A short blurb about yourself. Hi, I’m Michelle! I have a B.Sc. in Animal Biology from the University of Guelph, and I am now working on my second B.Sc. at Carleton University in Computer Science. My passion is to affect […]
“I was fortunate to attend the virtual Grace Hopper Conference in 2020, thanks to funding provided by the Women in Computer Science (WiCS) program at Carleton University. I had been able to attend the 2019 conference in person as well, […]
“Samar Hussein is currently a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science.” WiCS met with Samar to learn more about her experience at the virtual Grace Hopper Convention. She highlights how representation at GHC impacted her career. Before entering […]
“Nishtha Mavai is a second-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science (with a concentration in Business and Management Systems) and a minor in Statistics.” WiCS met with Nishtha to learn more about her experience at the virtual Grace Hopper […]
Emmerson Borthwick, president and founder of the Pride and Science Alliance, took some time to chat with us this month! Emmerson Borthwick (he/him) WiCS: After reflecting on your personal experiences- what do you think would have been some good ways […]
Gabbie Cruz (they/them) WiCS: After reflecting on your personal experiences- what do you think would have been some good ways for people to show their allyship for you or how do you think people can be good allies for the […]