University-Student-Organizations.md

List of Student Organizations (College/Universities)

This is a list of student organizations that focus on diversity in CS/Tech/STEM at large.

Please fork and add any relevant student groups you are either personally involved in, or know to be active.

USA

Maryland

The University of Maryland, College Park

• The Association for Women in Computing
  The Association for Women in Computing is composed of a group of students who encourage women to enter and progress in the Computer Science field.

  • Email: [email protected]
  • @umdawc

• Terrapin Hackers
  Terrapin Hackers is about building interesting things, combining excellence, playfulness, cleverness, and exploration.

  • Email: [email protected]
  • @TerrapinHackers
  • Facebook

Massachusetts

Northeastern University

• nuWIT (formerly known as CISters)
  nuWiT is a student group at Northeastern University created with the intention of supporting and connecting females who are studying or interested in the fields of Computer and Information Science.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • @cisters New Handle Coming Soon.
  • Facebook

New York

Cornell University

• Women in Computing at Cornell (WICC)
  WICC's goal is to bring together the women in computing at Cornell. We seek not only to encourage prospective women and to expand their opportunities, but also to provide support to existing women in computing fields. We focus on the the three main goals of Outreach, Community Building and Technical and Career Development.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Facebook Page
  • Facebook Group for members and supporters

New York University

• Tech @ NYU
  We host tech, design, and entrepreneurship events for students at NYU and surrounding schools. We welcome students of all experience levels.
  • @TechatNYU

Rhode Island

Brown University

• Hack@Brown
  Hack@Brown is an open, welcoming hackathon with a focus on diversity and mentorship. In 2015, 40% of attendees were female, and over 60% were first-time hackers.
• WiCS
  The goal of WiCS is to increase the participation of women in the field of Computer Science. WiCS works to this end through its social, mentoring and outreach programs.
• Artemis Project
  The Artemis Project is a free, five-week summer day camp for rising 9th grade girls in the Providence area who are interested in learning about science and technology. The program is run by Brown CS undergrads.
• Lean In at Brown
  Lean In at Brown is a chapter of LeanIn.org, committed to offering women the ongoing inspiration and support to help them achieve their goal.
• Women in Science and Engineering
  WiSE helps create a community of and for women in the sciences at Brown University. Led by Brown science faculty, WiSE encourages women to concentrate in the sciences and to pursue professions and graduate study in science, math, and engineering.