MICWIC 2011 was a great success!

MICWIC 2011 was sold out! Thank you to everyone who participated. Here are highlights from the conference:

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Get Ready for MICWIC

April 1-2, 2011, Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI

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Check out the program details and learn who's coming to the career fair.

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All student attendees are encouraged to upload a current resume to go into the MICWIC Resume Database. Please upload your resume as soon as possible if you would like employers to have access to it before the conference. If you would like to participate in the speed networking session or the career fair, you will also need to bring a paper copy of your resume.

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MICWIC 2011 - April 1-2, Oakland University

Join us for presentations, panel discussions, a poster session, and career exploration. We welcome participation by anyone interested in learning about rewards of careers in computing fields or in advancing technology through broader representation of women.

Students! Come meet other people interested in computing, learning about career choices and graduate study, and attend a career fair.

Professionals! We invite academic and industry leaders to come meet and mentor the next generation of computing professionals.

Submission Deadline has passed

We are no longer accepting submissions for MICWIC 2011.

Keynote Speakers

Jennifer Marsman
Talk Title: Technology Rocks
Speaker: Jennifer Marsman

Jennifer Marsman is a Developer Evangelist in Microsoft’s Developer and Platform Evangelism group, where she educates developers on Microsoft’s new technologies. She is a frequent speaker at software development conferences across the United States.

Betty H.C. Cheng
Talk Title: Computer Science + Other Discipline = Endless Possibilities
Speaker: Betty H.C. Cheng

Betty H.C. Cheng is a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at MSU. Her research and teaching interests include automated software engineering, requirements engineering, embedded systems development, assurance patterns, adaptive systems, model-driven engineering, systems biology, and applications of evolutionary computing.

Leisa Thompson
Talk Title: Recruiting Women to Your Computing Major
Speaker: Leisa Thompson

Leisa D. Thompson is an educational researcher who serves as the Director of Research and Consulting for NCWIT-Extension Services (ES) for Undergraduate Programs. Dr. Thompson conducts research on systemic reform for gender balance in computing and analysis on enrollment data provided by the 36 ES computing clients, each of whom is committed to diversifying their undergraduate major.

To find out more about our speakers, please visit our Keynote page

Sponsor MICWIC

There are many benefits to becoming a sponsor of MICWIC such as increased visibility and connections to academia. If your company, university, or organization is interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Teresa Isela VanderSloot at (517) 353-5455 or e-mail micwic@cse.msu.edu. Still unsure? Check out our Sponsorship page.

What is MICWIC?

The 3rd biennial Michigan Celebration of Women in Computing (MICWIC) is part of a nationwide effort to address the alarming decline of American women choosing computer science professions. This historic conference will focus attention on the research and career interests of women in computing and information technology. It will bring together students, faculty, and business leaders from across Michigan and neighboring states to discuss the role of women in today's technology fields, share experiences and strategies for success, and explore issues common to women working in these fields.

Hear what people had to say about previous MICWIC conferences.

Calling All Volunteers

MICWIC 2011 is less than a month away! If you are interested in volunteering before or during the conference, please email Kim Thompson at micwic@cse.msu.edu to sign up.