April 2015 - uWomen

W@CC Elections TODAY!!
by Honey Chawla 14 Apr '15

14 Apr '15

Hi everyone! Tonight at 6:30pm is when we'll be holding ELECTIONS for next term! Come out to run for an exec position on the board and voice your opinion! Even if you weren't an active member this semester, if you want to get involved and help improve W@CC and our community, stop by room CoC 345. See you there! There will be pizza :D

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Students Needed for Accepted Student Event on Monday
by Jennifer Whitlow 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

Hi All, I have another request. We are looking for about 10-15 current students to help out with a group of about 50 accepted students on Monday, April 13th at noon in Klaus 1116. We will be providing lunch, and you will be helping them think through a thought based "hack". We were asked to give them something hands on to do, so we have decided to have each group of 3-4 admitted students and their current student team captain think of a project to solve a problem being faced by current college students. During this time, you'll also be sharing your experience as a student to help them make their final decision. Please let me know if you're available. I apologize for the late notice - too many events going on at once. Thanks! Jen Jennifer Whitlow Director of Computing Enrollment GT College of Computing jwhitlow(a)cc.gatech.edu

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Meeting Tonight! Next Fall plans and Exec Board Info :)
by Honey Chawla 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

Hi everyone! We'll be having a session tonight about what WAC's plans for the future are. Definitely come by to hear about it and to see if you'd like to run to be on the exec board! We'll be in room CoC 347 at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there! :)

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Fwd: Google Code Jam to I/O for Women
by Jessica Rosenfield 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Keep an eye out for this exciting opportunity folks! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Mike Bufano <bufano(a)google.com> Date: Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 6:04 PM Subject: Google Code Jam to I/O for Women To: Honey Chawla <hchawla6(a)gatech.edu>, Jackson, Alyshia < ajackson(a)cc.gatech.edu>, Rosenfield, Jessica F (jrosenfield3(a)gatech.edu) < jrosenfield3(a)gatech.edu>, Samantha Lo <samantha(a)cc.gatech.edu> Hey all, I wanted to pass along the following info to distribute to W@CC, Grad W@CC, and other women in the coding community at Georgia Tech. If you could pass it along, that would be great! Best, Mike ------------- Hello! As one of Google’s key partners, we wanted to ask for your help in promoting our second annual Google Code Jam to I/O for Women <https://sites.google.com/site/codejamtoioforwomen/home> competition to your members. After last year’s successful launch, we are once again hosting the competition in an effort to bring more women to the sold-out Google I/O conference in San Francisco on May 28th and 29th. Code Jam to I/O for Women, is a contest where participants will match their programming skills with other female coders across the U.S. to solve complex algorithmic challenges for one of 100 prizes: a coveted ticket to Google I/O and a $500 travel stipend. We would appreciate your help circulating the following information with your members via email below. Women today are building technology that changes the world. So, in an effort to encourage more women to participate at Google I/O in San Francisco on May 28th and 29th, Google is hosting their second annual contest, Code Jam to I/O for Women <https://sites.google.com/site/codejamtoioforwomen/home>. Code Jam to I/O for Women is a national coding competition in which professional and student programmers are asked to solve complex algorithmic challenges in a limited amount of time. This competition will challenge female coders residing in the United States to compete for one of 100 prizes: a coveted ticket to the sold-out Google I/O and a $500 travel stipend. If you’d like a bit of practice before the contest, consider trying your hand at Global Code Jam <https://code.google.com/codejam>. Registration is now open and will remain so through the end of the end of the contest. You are also encouraged to review past problems <https://code.google.com/codejam/contests.html> as well as the Quick-Start Guide <https://code.google.com/codejam/veterans/quickstart.html> to help you prepare. For more information and to register visit the Code Jam to I/O for Women <https://sites.google.com/site/codejamtoioforwomen/home>. Registration will remain open through the end of the online round that kicks off on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST. For questions related to Code Jam to I/O for Women, please email google-events-team(a)google.com. A shorter snippet for posting to your social media channels is below. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to attend the sold-out Google I/O conference in San Francisco. In effort to support women technologists, Google is hosting their second annual algorithmic, programming contest, Google Code Jam to I/O for Women <https://sites.google.com/site/codejamtoioforwomen/home>. Don't delay in registering as the contest kicks off on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST. Please reach out should you have any questions about these efforts. As always, thanks for your continued partnership. We’re excited for your help in amplifying Google’s efforts to increase the numbers of women in tech. Mike, on behalf of the Google Events Team -- Mike Bufano | University Programs Specialist | bufano(a)google.com | Google Student Blog <http://googleforstudents.blogspot.com/> ~ Diversity@Google <http://www.google.com/diversity/> ~ Follow our Google+ page <https://plus.google.com/u/0/+GoogleStudents/posts> Rated *Fortune Magazine's* #1 company to work for in 2014

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This Upcoming Week
by Jessica Rosenfield 03 Apr '15

03 Apr '15

Happy Friday everyone! We have three things coming up next week! Here's the breakdown... *Dinner with Square * *Monday 4/6: *8 PM-10 PM at Paschal's Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/code-camp-mixer-paschals-tickets-16257287986 Password: Square *Let us know whether you need a ride or can provide transportation for others in the group!!! *W@CC new member and exec info *(2 sessions) *Tuesday 4/7:* 6:30 PM in CCB 345 <-- with Dean Zvi Galil!!! *Thursday 4/9: *6:30 PM in CCB 340 *Google Hangout for women interested in CoC* *Saturday 4/11:* 5 PM Cheers! Jess -- *Jessica Rosenfield* *Georgia Institute of Technology* | Computer Science | 2018 860.335.3617 | jrosenfield3(a)gatech.edu

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Special Opportunity for W@CC Members! Square Dinner for Women at CoC
by Jessica Rosenfield 01 Apr '15

01 Apr '15

Hey everyone! Please read the email below and let me know if you can come by replying to jrosenfield3(a)gatech.edu ---------- Forwarded message --------- Hi Jessica! My friend Jennifer Hwang gave me your contact information. I was wondering how to reach out to women currently enrolled in the CoC for a dinner event that Square Inc. is hosting this Monday 4/6. Several Square representatives will be speaking at a conference aimed toward promoting Women pursuing a career in computer science. This conference will take place at Spelman College this Monday, followed by a dinner later that evening. Do you know how I might find other ladies who might be interested in attending? We are looking for about 20 students. Thanks! Hannah

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