Women in Computing

Serving women as computer users through greater participation by women in computing

1. Capacity building through professional networking, collaboration, recognition of women in computing, student support and enabling women to comfortably and knowledgeably use computers
2. Research mentoring for women in computing through team based research, guided and supported by senior researchers, to enhance our understanding of the relationship between gender and computing
3. Information sharing about women in computing via the WIC web pages
4. Explore how to best overcome various obstacles, deal with issues unique for women in computing and encourage more women to become computing professionals
5. Effecting change, through education, lobbying and influencing organisations to improve working and learning environments for women in computing
6. Promote education and full participation of women in computing

High attrition rates from first courses in programming – Scot Aldred, Arthur Pinkney and Kathy Egea (TBC)

Women in Computing is a Faculty of Informatics and Communication research group that looks at
• Promotion of careers in IT for women
• Student support network groups while at University
• Professional development of female staff in INFOCOM
• Networking with the IT industry

WIC is supported through a group of female INFOCOM faculty staff who are interested in this research and the overall promotion of IT and IS careers in the workplace. We meet on occasions to discuss Faculty directions in this perspective. Currently we are working at engaging a coordinator to help promote our WIC research, however this requires funding which is not available at this present time.

Women in Computing are members of the Women in Technology, Queensland organisation, a not-for-profit association for professional, enthusiastic, dynamic women working, studying or pursuing a career in the varied fields of technology. WIT programs provide unique opportunities for personal and professional development whilst contributing to the growth and development of Queenslands technology industries.

Visit the Events Calendar to keep up to date with activities organised by the WIC Research Group.

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Network Meetings
We are hoping to restart networking meetings/luncheons between staff and students across all year levels. The purpose of these meetings is to share experiences, ideas, and 'tricks of the trade' from the more experienced IT and IS students. Stay tuned.