Harvard WECode Conference 2023

WiCS is dedicated to building a community of technical women at Harvard and beyond. We believe every woman should have equal opportunity and encouragement to prusue computer science. For more information about WiCS, plese visithttp://www.harvardwics.com/. For more information on  WECode, please visit http://www.harvardwecode.com/.

Harvard WECode

A weekend event encouraging undergraduate women to explore tech, cultivate networks, and learn what the world of tech has to offer.

150 Western Ave

DescriptionWe are thrilled to announce the ninth iteration of Women Engineers Code, with a return to in-person programming as the largest student-run Women in Computer Science conference in the United States for undergraduate female and non-binary students. Join us in our effort to cultivate the next generation of technical leaders, foster a network and community among collegiate engineers, and promote more female representation in the technical industry.J﻿oin us to hear from a plethora of inspiring speakers such as:<ul><li>Maria Klawe, President of <a href="https://www.hmc.edu/about-hmc/presidents-office/president-maria-klawe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Harvey Mudd</a></li><li>Dwana Franklin-Davis, CEO of <a href="https://www.rebootrepresentation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Reboot Representation</a></li><li>Emi Nietfeld, Author of <a href="https://www.eminietfeld.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Acceptance</a>, previous software engineer at Google and Facebook</li><li>Hannah Weissman, Director of Policy for <a href="https://code.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Code.org</a></li><li>Barbara Liskov, MIT Institute Professor, <a href="https://amturing.acm.org/award_winners/liskov_1108679.cfm" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Turing Award Winner</a></li></ul>DatesWECode will be held from Saturday, February 18th to Sunday, February 19th at Harvard's BRAND NEW SEC (Science and Engineering Complex)In-Person Registration fee includes<ul><li>Admission to all conference events</li><li>B﻿reakfast and lunch on both days</li><li>Mentorship and Mock Interviews </li><li>Chance to interact with sponsors like Bloomberg, Google, and SIG at the Career Fair</li><li>a﻿nd more!</li></ul>Virtual fee includes<ul><li>Admission to conference MAIN STAGE Events</li><li> It does NOT include mock interviews or mentorships, workshops, or some of the smaller conference events.</li></ul>Scholarship for the conferenceWe are offering scholarships to cover the cost of the conference ticket up to 100% for those who are not unable to afford the ticket. We also have very limited funding available for transportation costs (housing options with Harvard students will be an option closer to the conference date if hotel or other housing arrangements are your only barrier for attendance). For more information and to apply, please visit the following link: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/WEAmplify23" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://tinyurl.com/WEAmplify23</a>. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. You can find more information at <a href="https://harvardwecode.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">harvardwecode.com</a> as well!Housing and Transportation for the conferenceWe will match conference attendees with Boston college students to stay overnight on Saturday (and Friday if needed). There is limited capacity for students we can host, so please only fill out this form (<a href="https://forms.gle/pkDNz9ZJ97q95vNk8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Official Housing Request</a><a href="https://forms.gle/pkDNz9ZJ97q95vNk8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>) if you cannot otherwise find housing accommodations. Here is a search of <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/Hotels/@42.3617089,-71.1324365,15z/data=!4m8!2m7!3m6!1sHotels!2sHarvard+John+A.+Paulson+School+Of+Engineering+And+Applied+Sciences,+Science+and+Engineering+Complex,+150+Western+Ave,+Boston,+MA+02134!3s0x89e37741111a2a01:0x69c2a968586f826c!4m2!1d-71.1260421!2d42.3633027" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">hotels near the Harvard Science and Engineering Complex</a>. If you do stay with a host, your host will help you get to the SEC on Saturday and Sunday morning via walking, Harvard Shuttles, or Boston public transportation! The request form will close on 1/28/23 and you will receive your housing buddy by 2/4/23. If you have any questions, please email wecodelogistics@gmail.com.Important Notes regarding COVID-19The health and safety of our attendees, speakers, volunteers, and staff remain our top priority. We will have safety and COIVD-19 specific policies in-place for the duration of the conference. More info <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LBPobN5GVvCPmBeKvfaQvAS5zxLdCGeEJZ7EFDyI4Rc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. For more information about WECode, visit us on <a href="https://harvardwecode.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">harvardwecode.com</a>.

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