By Elakkiya R WiCoDE26, the ACM-W Asia-Pacific Celebration of Women in Computing (Dubai Buddies Edition 2026), was successfully organized on February 16–17, 2026, at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus by the ACM-W Dubai Professional Chapter in collaboration with ACM-W Asia Pacific. The event was conceptualized and led by Prof Elakkiya Rajasekar, Chair of the ACM-W Dubai […]

Creating Lasting Change Through Community-Centered Technology Education Written by Asegul “Ace” Hulus Welcome back to the global ACM-W Chapter Tour! We are visiting the ABES ACM-W Student Chapter in India today, a student community dedicated to transforming how technology education reaches underrepresented groups. This chapter’s distinctiveness stems from its dedication to depth, continuity, and human-centered […]

To mark the end of the year and the outstanding achievements of ACM-W Chapters around the globe, we extended an invitation to our community to engage in the ACM-W Holiday Trivia Challenge — an enjoyable, open-book quiz crafted to showcase the progress, innovation, and worldwide impact of ACM-W. Trivia questions underscored the diversity and dynamism […]

Supporting, Celebrating, and Advocating for Women in Computing Around the Globe by Asegul “Ace” Hulus Welcome back, avid readers, to your 2025 recap of our tours across ACM-W Chapters around the globe. Before I start recapping, I would like to highlight some major milestones from our ACM-W community around the globe. In my role as […]

Quiz link: Chapters Trivia Celebrate the season with a bit of fun! Our Holiday Trivia Challenge invites you to test your knowledge of ACM-W Chapters from around the world. Whether you’re a long-time ACM-W supporter or just curious to learn more, this quick quiz is a great way to discover surprising facts—and maybe win a […]

As we close another remarkable year for ACM-W Chapters around the world, we are excited to invite you to participate in — or renew your participation in — the ACM-W Buddy Chapter Program for the coming year. The Buddy Program was created to spark meaningful global connections among ACM/ACM-W/SIG student and professional chapters. Whether you’re […]

Professional Chapters’ Corner: Empowering Women Through Research and InnovationWritten by Asegul Hulus Welcome back! We’re heading to Fez, Morocco, today to showcase the Fez ACM-W Chapter, a vibrant professional group focused on addressing the gender imbalance in computing via mentorship, outstanding research, and community involvement. Distinguished leadership This chapter’s leaders bring together varied research skills, […]

by Asegul ‘Ace’ Hulus We are happy to announce the creation of 24 ACM-W chapters across the globe during the second and third quarters of 2025, marking a milestone in our mission to support and celebrate women in computing. The growth includes 11 professional chapters and 13 student chapters, across as many institutions all over […]

This month, we welcome two new members to the ACM-W Global Chapters Committee: Alicia and Raghda. They joined that team to strengthen their focus on supporting the creation and celebration of student and professional ACM-W chapters. Alicia Julia Wilson Takaoka has a PhD in social informatics and human-computer interaction. As a postdoctoral researcher at Erasmus University […]

Bridging Traditions and Innovation: Azerbaijan ACM-W Chapter’s Collaborative Excellence  Written by Asegul Hulus Welcome back, readers! Today, we’ll be travelling to Azerbaijan to showcase a unique collaboration in the ACM-W community. The Azerbaijan ACM-W Chapter collaborates with the ADA ACM Student Chapter, creating a unique model that combines experienced professionals with enthusiastic students. It was […]

By Bettina Bair and Asegul Hulus The ACM-W North America Professional Chapter Summit, a hybrid meeting hosted in Cleveland, Ohio, took place on June 2, 2025. It was a day of connection, collaboration, and celebration for leaders from Canada, the United States, and Mexico, creating a vibrant community of women for women in computing. Leadership […]

Written by Asegul Hulus Empowering Women Leaders Across India Welcome back, readers! Today, we’re taking a vibrant journey to India to showcase two remarkable ACM-W Professional Chapters that are transforming the landscape for women in computing. Despite being thousands of kilometres apart geographically, the ACM-W Pune and Chennai chapters share a unified mission and face […]

ACM-W is seeking applicants for the ACM-W Global Chapter Committee. Come join us and be part of an energetic team of leaders for an organization that supports, celebrates, and advocates for women in computing around the world. To apply, please complete the following form.  About ACM, ACM-W, Student Chapters and Professional Chapters ACM is the […]

Growing Stronger Together: Welcoming Monash Malaysia to the ACM-W Asia Pacific Family In May 2025, ACM-W Global Chair Rukiye Altin, ACM-W Regional Activity Chair Arati Dixit, and ACM-W Asia Pacific Chair Bimlesh Wadhwa had the pleasure of meeting with the new Monash Malaysia chapter. We’re happy to welcome a new addition to our ACM-W family in […]

Written by Asegul Hulus Welcome back, travel enthusiasts! Today, we’re visiting the Kharkiv Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) ACM-W Chapter in Ukraine to showcase its extraordinary resilience and commitment to women in computing. This dedicated team continues to innovate amidst unprecedented challenges. I was fortunate to speak with two committed chapter leaders, Dr. Oleksandra Yeremenko […]

Your Gateway to Local Leadership and Global Connections This blog post is based on Episode 16 of ACM Women’s “Celebrating Technology Leaders” series, where Dr Bushra Anjum discussed the importance of professional chapters and the expanding global community for women in technology with the ACM-W Professional Chapters Committee. The Professional Chapters Committee is chaired by […]