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 […]

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 […]

ACM-W is excited to announce the launch of the ACM-W Professional Chapters Committee! This new project team will promote the mission of ACM-W to support the creation of new professional chapters worldwide and provide resources for the maintenance and growth of existing chapters.  ACM-W Professional Chapters provide a safe and friendly space for social interaction […]

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 […]

Spotlight on the Ibadan ACM-W Chapter

ACM India celebration of women in computing –a virtual event was organized by ACM-W India, ACM Nagpur Professional Chapter in association with ACM Nagpur Student Chapter of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur and Persistent Systems Ltd. on 5th September,2020 under the theme “Covid 19: Innovation in IT” .

ACM-W Professional Chapters give you a local voice for change with the backing of an international organization. Professional chapters work with student chapters and industry leaders to advocate for equity and diversity in the tech industry.

Arati Dixit and Bushra Anjum, as ACM-W Standing Committees chairs, have been overseeing four committees for about a year now. These four vibrant pillars are the Rising Star Committee, the Scholarships Committee, the NextGen Committee, and the Professional Chapters Committee.