Women in Information and Computer Sciences

Committee Retreat
2021-01-08 - 2021-01-10

MTI Prep w/ ACM
2021-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Mentorship Workshop #1
2021-01-15 19:00 - 20:00

Mock Technical Interviews
2021-01-20 08:00 - 17:00

Lean In Session
2021-01-25 18:30 - 20:00

Commit the Change x WICS “How to Build Tech for Social Good”
2021-02-01 18:30 - 20:00
Do you ever wonder how you can create tech projects to solve social issues? Here’s your chance to find out! Come out to Commit the Change x WICS’s How to Build Tech for Social Good event! CTC will be sharing who they are currently working with as well as the projects they’re working on. Through this, you will be able to identify social problems and design good solutions for them. Don’t forget to RSVP for the Zoom link!

WICS x SWE Mentorship Game Bonanza
2021-02-05 18:00 - 20:00

HACK x WICS Resume Workshop featuring Recruiter from GUESS
2021-02-08 18:30 - 20:00
Still uncertain what should and shouldn’t be included in your resume? We got you. Come through to the HACK X WICS Resume Workshop featuring Recruiter from GUESS on February 8th! The recruiter will be going through an interactive walkthrough about the do(s) and don’t for creating a compelling resume. Tip #1 from us, don’t miss out on connecting with a company rep! So, be sure to RSVP to get the Zoom link and we hope to see you there!

Mentorship Workshop #2
2021-02-19 19:00 - 20:00

From Inception to Delivery with Intel
2021-02-22 18:30 - 20:00
Curious about how to make a simple idea into a fully furnished product? Then join us for the inside scoop with Intel’s presentation “From Inception to Delivery” on Monday, February 22nd! Hear the women of Intel go over the specific tools and processes required to make your own ideas a reality and take this opportunity to ask them your questions! Be sure to RSVP to this amazing event for the Zoom link and we hope to see you there!

Self-Care Session
2021-03-01 18:30 - 20:00
It’s the beginning of week 9. You are sitting in front of your laptop, working on your last programming project with your favorite Spotify playlist running in the background. Finals are coming up fast and you’re not sure how far you’ve fallen behind in lectures. You need a break.

Does this sound familiar to you? If so, come take the time to unwind with us at our Week 9 Self-Care Session on Monday, March 1st! We’ll be pampering ourselves with relaxing origami, physical self-care, painting, and puzzle sessions. Don’t forget to RSVP for the Zoom link to come hang out with us and give yourselves a much deserved break!

WICSdoro Study Night
2021-03-08 18:30 - 20:00
Stressed about finals? Come and study with WICS! Study with your fellow WICS members taking the same classes as you and take breaks with mini games as part of the highly effective Pomodoro study technique. Don’t miss out on a night of productive studying and fun games! Remember to RSVP to get the Zoom link for the event!

Mentorship Social: WICS Comics
2021-03-20 18:30 - 20:00

Committee Social
2021-03-22 19:00 - 20:00

WICS General Meeting
2021-03-29 18:30 - 20:00

General Retreat: Icebreakers Event
2021-04-02 19:00 - 20:30

General Retreat: Jeopardy Event
2021-04-03 19:00 - 20:30

Chipotle Roundtable
2021-04-05 10:00 - 12:00

Inscripta Info Session
2021-04-05 18:30 - 20:00

WICS Mentorship Workshop #3
2021-04-09 19:00 - 20:30

GHC Info Session & Panel
2021-04-12 18:30 - 20:00
Interested in learning more about attending the 2021 Grace Hopper Celebration? Join us at the GHC Info Session and Panel on Monday, April 12th to learn about what the Grace Hopper Celebration is and how you can get involved through UCI and WICS. You will also get to hear about all the experiences our panelists had at previous GHCs and more!
Make sure to RSVP so that you can get all of the information about the conference!

Grad School Panel
2021-04-19 18:30 - 20:00
Thinking about that post-college life? Not ready for it to end? Want to do research? Or take niche classes? Well, grad school might be the answer my friend — and you should come out Monday, April 19th to learn more! We’ll be having a panel of alumni and soon-to-be alumni who have taken the graduate school route speaking about their experiences so that you can gain exposure to this option. They’ll be discussing everything from the application process to the different types of graduate school and of course, all the questions that you may have. Please remember to RSVP and turn out to this unique event to get the tea on grad school!

VenusHacks
2021-04-24 - 2021-04-25
Planned in collaboration with WICS and Hack at UCI, VenusHacks is UCI’s first women-centric hackathon and will take place all online!
Our mission is to empower underrepresented groups by providing an inclusive community to foster growth and creativity in computing. VenusHacks will be open to participants of all experience levels, as we aim to increase diversity in tech through support, exposure, and community. Join us as we welcome high school (18+), undergraduate, and graduate students to participate in our 24-hour event that includes networking, fun activities, educational workshops, and lots of coding!

PennyMac: How to Write a Professional Email
2021-04-26 18:30 - 20:00
Are you ever unsure of how to write professional emails to your colleagues at work? Whether that be choosing an appropriate opening and closing salutation, knowing when to CC or BCC an email, how to package an email to a senior executive, or even knowing when to use a casual tone and when to be formal in an email to a coworker. Don’t stress because WICS is excited to host an event with a PennyMac recruiter on how to write professional emails and answer your questions! Be sure to RSVP to ace writing professional emails.

Negotiation Panel
2021-05-03 18:30 - 20:00
Are you actively looking for new opportunities but worried about not getting offered the compensation you’re looking for? You’re not alone! When it comes to your career, it pays to be prepared (literally). Be sure to RSVP and come out to our negotiation workshop to refine your negotiation skills and learn insider tips and strategies from our panel about the process of negotiating your offer and avoid making the most common mistakes.

Battle of the Mentorships
2021-05-07 19:00 - 20:00

ICS Week
2021-05-10 - 2021-05-14

HACK x WICS Resume Reviews
2021-05-10 18:30 - 20:00
Still on the job hunt and don’t know if your resume is good enough? Come out and get tips on how to write the perfect resume! Learn about ways to improve your resume or even how to start a new one. You can also receive personalized feedback from current recruiters and engineers, so make sure to have a copy ready for review. Make sure to stay until the end for a chance to win a raffle! Also, don’t forget to RSVP to get the Discord link.

WICS Arcade
2021-05-17 18:30 - 20:00

Whisk with WICS
2021-05-24 18:30 - 20:00
