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  • A message from the ACM-W Global Co-Chair, Bushra Anjum

    Being appointed as the Global Co-Chair of ACM-W is not only an honor but also carries a deep sense of responsibility. I have been a part of the academic and professional computing world for years, and this is a chance for me to give back to the community that has supported my own journey.  Associations…

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  • ACM-W Seeks Applicants for Professional Chapters Committee
    on September 26, 2024

    ACM-W is seeking applicants for the ACM-W Global Professional Chapters 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 […]

  • Farewell Melanie – Thank You For Your Service!
    on September 26, 2024

    In this month’s blog post, we thank Yuqing Melanie Wu, who served ACM-W for several years in different roles. You can read more on Melanie’s journey in computer science in Rendering History, the women of ACM-W. Here is a short synopsis of her […]

  • Lessons from the PhD Journey of the 2024 ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award Winner
    on September 24, 2024

    By Nivedita Arora Foreword Nivedita Arora, this year’s ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award winner, candidly shares stories from her six-year Ph.D. Computer Science journey at Georgia Tech, advised by Gregory Abowd and Thad Starner. She talks about the […]

  • ACMW Celebrating Technology Leaders Episode 15: Generative AI in Enterprise Software
    on September 18, 2024

    We are at the forefront of a technological revolution where generative AI is redefining the boundaries of what’s possible within enterprise environments. In episode 15 of “ACM-W Celebrating Technology Leaders,” our host, Bushra Anjum, […]

  • Welcome to the New ACM-W Co-Chairs!
    on August 27, 2024

    We are delighted to welcome Bushra Anjum and Rukiye Altin, two exceptional women, as our Co-Chair(s) of ACM-W. Both women, no strangers to ACM-W, bring a wealth of experience to the team, and their collaborative effort will support ongoing and new […]

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ACM-W Regional Reports

North America

  • Women in Tech Conference 2024 — An ACM Celebration, with Microsoft, GDSC, GDG, WTM
    on March 9, 2024

    Join us for a two-day event on Saturday March 23rd and Sunday March 24th in Toronto, Canada, featuring various women in tech who are experts in their fields, sharing knowledge and expertise with students, as well as their insight to getting a tech internship! Celebrate the achievements of women […]

  • ACM-W OCWiC Speaker Series – Kathleen Lewarchick
    on March 27, 2023

    ACM-W OCWiC Speaker Series presents, Kathleen Lewarchick of Xngage LLC, March 28, 2023, 12pm – 1pm EDT. Learn about what B2B and B2C companies do and how women in computing are shaking up the industry. Whether you are a developer or a seasoned business leader, you will walk away with insights […]

  • ACM-W NA Celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
    on February 12, 2023

    ACM-W North America is delighted to celebrate all women and girls for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! The post ACM-W NA Celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science appeared first on ACM-W North America.

Europe

  • Starting an ACM-W Chapter
    on September 30, 2024

    With the academic year kicking off, it is a great time to consider the opportunity of joining the ACM-W chapters network. According to a recent study, only 27% of the

  • Diversity Heroes – Virginia Grande
    on June 28, 2024

    Brief introduction about yourself. What made you choose a career in computing? As with many things in my life, it was my mother’s encouragement and example. I actually chose physics

  • EUGAIN: European Network for Gender Balance in Informatics
    on May 31, 2024

    Think of a project that aims to improve gender balance in computer science at all levels through the creation of a European network. This project focuses on gender diversity from

India

  • Indo European ACM Celebration of Women in Computing
    on July 13, 2023

    The first Indo-European ACM Celebration of Women in Computing: A Decade Celebration was virtually held on June 22, 2023.  ACM-W Global Chair Ruth Lennon welcomed the participants with her inspiring speech;  ACM-W India Chair Heena Timani and ACM-W Europe Chair Rukiye Altin, followed by giving an […]

  • ACM-W India Decade Celebration
    on February 20, 2023

    Theme: Women in Computer Science Research ACM W India celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special decade celebration on February 10th, 2023, at the Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal. ACM-W India Decade Celebration was dedicated to sharing knowledge, wisdom, expertise and […]

  • ACM-W Chapter News
    on March 21, 2022

    ACM Student Chapter Excellence Awards – Apply by March 24th It is that time of year again! The ACM Student Chapter Excellence Awards recognize outstanding ACM and ACM-W student chapters. All student chapters in good standing are encouraged to apply for this award in one or more of the following […]