Women in Computer Science (WiCS) is dedicated to promoting gender equity in computing by advocating for and supporting women and gender-diverse communities, including transgender, non-binary and gender-fluid students. Specifically, WiCS initiatives and events foster community, empowerment, and mentorship:
- to ensure that young women and gender-diverse individuals see computer science as an option in their studies and their careers
- to create an inclusive learning and working environment in the School of Computer Science
- to connect with other organizations and initiatives for women and gender-diverse individuals in computing
Registration is now open for our annual (free!) hybrid Women in Computer Science Conference!

News
Two Junior Division Waterloo Teams Progress to 2023 Technovation Semi-finals
Two teams of Waterloo Region elementary school students have progressed to the semi-finals in the junior division of the 2023 Technovation Girls Challenge. Technovation Girls is an international 12-week program with regional chapters that equips girls and young women, including transgender, non-binary, and gender-fluid individuals ages 10 to 18 with problem-solving, leadership and coding skills to become the next generation of tech entrepreneurs and leaders.
Events
Mock Interviews with Google
Join Googlers to practice mock questions and learn some tips & tricks to ace your interviews!
Crush Your Coding Interview with Meta
Join Meta for a technical interview bootcamp to help you Crush Your Coding Interviews.
From Good to Great: Guide to Resume Success with Amazon
Learn how to refine your resume to highlight key skills, structure your experience effectively, and stand out in a competitive job market—all with insights from Amazon recruiters.
Blog
Technovation Waterloo's Second Working Session, An Intro to Business and Marketing!
A review of the second in-person Working Session Event hosted by the Waterloo Chapter on Saturday, March 8th, 2025.
March Newsletter 2025
Hello WiCS community!
As March days get warmer, it’s the perfect time to embrace fresh opportunities and look ahead to an inspiring season of growth!
Technovation Waterloo's First Working Session, A Day of Prototyping, Collaboration, and Learning!
A review of the first in-person Working Session Event hosted by the Waterloo Chapter on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.