ACM-W April 2025 Newsletter

Written by Taneea S Agrawaal ACM-W would like to announce Dr. Shin Hwei Tan as this year’s recipient of the ACM-W Rising Star Award! The ACM-W Rising Star Award recognizes a woman whose early-career research has had a significant impact on the computing discipline. Dr. Tan is currently an Associate Professor at Concordia University, Montreal, […]

Written by Taneea S Agrawaal Marsha Chechik, Professor, Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, has been named an ACM Fellow for her “foundational advances in formal reasoning for quality software development at scale.” This recognition—bestowed on fewer than 1 percent of ACM members—highlights her work at the intersection of formal methods and […]

Written By Asegul Hulus Avid readers, welcome to the vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya! Join ACM-W’s global journey to East Africa this month, where we feature a chapter demonstrating remarkable resilience, vision, and dedication to advancing women in computing across the continent. With Audrey Mbogho at the helm, the Nairobi ACM-W Chapter is achieving great […]

Two Exciting Days of Innovation, Competition, and Mentorship By  the AUMC team Excitement filled the air as students and professionals gathered at Air University Multan Campus for the much-anticipated ACM-W Celebration 2025. Banners fluttered, and students hurried across the campus, setting up booths and preparing for what was promised to be an electrifying two-day event. […]

By Ashley Kline-Tozzi OCWiC ACM-W Vice President and 2025 Celebration Chair For twenty years, the Ohio Celebration of Women in Computing (OCWiC) – An ACM Celebration has been focused on inspiring women to expand their awareness of career possibilities and learning from women leaders in business, industry and academia. This year’s event took place February […]