Women in Architecture The Women in Architecture group provides a forum for discussion regarding issues and concerns of women in architecture. The group strives to learn more about the achievements of other female architects, to become aware of the difficulties women have encountered in architectural practice, and to gain insight from their successes. Women Chemists Committee Women Chemists Committee was founded to promote the development of women in the chemical sciences. Events include professional and social opportunities that benefit female graduate students, faculty, staff, and undergraduates. Women in Aerospace Women In Aerospace (WIA) is a registered student organization whose goal is to promote and maintain women’s interests in the field of aerospace engineering. WIA also aims to provide a supportive resource for current and prospective female aerospace engineers and foster a sense of community for women in the aerospace engineering department.
Women in Engineering (WIE) Women in Engineering is a program dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for women students in the College of Engineering. The wide range of WIE programs include student recruiting, workshops and seminars, undergraduate advising, new student orientation, and a residential camp for high school girls. mentoring. WiCyS helps women interested in cybersecurity through tech talks, workshops, networking opportunities, research, conferences, and leadership opportunities. Members are given the opportunity to attend the annual WiCyS National Conference and network with companies and fellow students passionate about the field of cybersecurity. WiCyS aims to provide a supportive community to women in all stages of their pursuit of a cybersecurity career. Women in Computer Science (WCS) WCS is a non-profit educational, service organization dedicated to supporting the efforts of young women who are considering pursuit of a career in computer science or show an overall interest in computers. Because the number of women pursuing careers in Computer Science has been steadily decreasing, WCS aims to retain and provide a network of support for members for advice and camaraderie. Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) at UIUC is a student chapter of the larger non-profit national organization dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity from academia, research and industry to share knowledge, experience, networking and
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) The Society of Women Engineers aims to serve as a support community and advocate for women in engineering. SWE is committed to providing events and resources that include: professional and academic development workshops, social and networking events, and mentorship opportunities, for graduate and undergraduate students. Society of Women in Physics (SWIP) The mission of the Society for Women in Physics (SWIP) is to provide a network among the female students in the physics department. SWIP also seeks to provide opportunities for its members to interact with all physics students, faculty and the community in social, academic and philanthropic activities.
STEM-Fem Alliance The STEM-Fem Alliance seeks to empower underrepresented women majoring in the following disciplines for graduate studies: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It seeks to raise awareness of gender issues occurring within the STEM community and those that the STEM community affects, to foster collaboration among disciplines by encouraging interdisciplinary work, and to improve the visibility of women in the sciences. It also hopes to facilitate the transition from graduate school to academia, industry, government agencies, and other professions. The STEM-Fem Alliance will accomplish this mission through various initiatives, including: talks, professional development, mentorship from early-career professionals, networking sessions, and social events. While the STEM- Fem Alliance focuses on empowering underrepresented women in STEM fields, it also intends to act as a sister support group to other specialized RSOs, including Graduate Engineers Diversifying Illinois (GEDI), Women in Science (WIS), and The Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).
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