ACM-W is excited to announce five new professional chapters across four continents, expanding its global reach from December 2024 to March 2025. These chapters showcase our continued commitment to supporting, celebrating, and advocating for women in the global computing field. Canberra ACM-W Chapter (Australia) – December 2024 The Canberra chapter, chaired by Shabnam Kasra, strengthens […]

Written By Asegul Hulus Welcome, Avid Readers, to your stop at Dunedin Railway Station!  ACM-W Professional Chapters’ global journey brings you to the picturesque Dunedin, New Zealand, where we’ll highlight a chapter demonstrating the power of community, commitment, and innovative outreach to advance women in computing.  Thoughtful leadership, cultural inclusivity, and engaging programs within the […]

Written By Asegul Hulus Welcome back, Avid Readers! Hello again, everyone! Ace, your friendly tour guide, is back to continue our worldwide journey of ACM-W Professional Chapters. We’re off to the inspiring Mediterranean island of Cyprus today! The ACM-W Cyprus Chapter is reshaping the computing world through its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and empowering women. […]

Written By Asegul Hulus My name’s Ace, and I am both an investigative journalist and a member of the Professional Chapters Committee. This year, I will be conducting interviews with each Professional Chapter. We will travel the world and visit each Professional Chapter, and I will be your friendly tour guide. Our tour is fueled […]

The inaugural ACM-W Global Chapter Summit 2024 took place on May 22, 2024. This virtual event provided a forum for global ACM-W chapters to meet. Participants could attend this networking event unhindered by geographical location. The event highlighted the successes and challenges of our vibrant ACM-W chapters around the world, providing an opportunity for the […]

As we celebrate the establishment of the new ACM-W professional chapter, we are all  thrilled to envision what lies ahead for the founders and members in the coming year. The Vice Chair Jia Wang (Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University) reflects, “This new chapter not only symbolizes a fresh beginning but also presents a platform for growth, learning, […]

By Bettina Bair On November 6, 2023, the Central Ohio ACM-W Professional Chapter was officially chartered by ACM’s Chief Operating Officer, becoming the third active ACM-W Professional Chapter in the United States. There are 16 active ACM-W Professional Chapters worldwide. Our chapter has close ties with the NW Ohio ACM-W, OCWiC ACM-W, and two ACM-W […]

Nine Tips for Growth and Maintenance The Ohio State University Student Chapter of the ACM-W was chartered on May 13, 2003 and is one of the oldest continuously operating ACM-W Student Chapters. This chapter annually hosts 40+ events that include trips to the Grace Hopper Celebration, the Ohio Celebration of Women in Computing, company visits, […]

Step 9 – Sustainability The Ohio State University Student Chapter of the ACM-W was chartered on May 13, 2003 and is one of the oldest continuously operating ACM-W Student Chapters. This chapter annually hosts 40+ events that include trips to the Grace Hopper Celebration, the Ohio Celebration of Women in Computing, company visits, tech talks, socials, and workshops. […]

Step 8 – Community Involvement The Ohio State University Student Chapter of the ACM-W was chartered on May 13, 2003 and is one of the oldest continuously operating ACM-W Student Chapters. This chapter annually hosts 40+ events that include trips to the Grace Hopper Celebration, the Ohio Celebration of Women in Computing, company visits, tech talks, socials, and […]

Step 7 – Company Relationships The Ohio State University Student Chapter of the ACM-W was chartered on May 13, 2003 and is one of the oldest continuously operating ACM-W Student Chapters. This chapter annually hosts 40+ events that include trips to the Grace Hopper Celebration, the Ohio Celebration of Women in Computing, company visits, tech talks, socials, and […]

Step 6 – Funding The Ohio State University Student Chapter of the ACM-W was chartered on May 13, 2003 and is one of the oldest continuously operating ACM-W Student Chapters. This chapter annually hosts 40+ events that include trips to the Grace Hopper Celebration, the Ohio Celebration of Women in Computing, company visits, tech talks, socials, and workshops. […]