We are excited to share the news that the 2020 Rocky Mountain Celebration of Women in Computing will be held October 29 and 30 at the Embassy Suites in Boulder, Colorado. This biennial event provides a venue for current and future computing professionals to gain confidence in their skills, network with each other, and learn from accomplished technical attendees. In addition to renowned keynote speakers, the conference will feature two tracks: a track aimed at undergraduate and graduate level computing majors and a track designed for industry professionals. There will also be a shorter track for high school students on Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Conference registration is now open. Please visit the registration page page for more information.
If you would like to volunteer to help in any way with the conference, please use the form on the Contact Us page to send us a message.
You will find calls for undergraduate student posters, graduate student talks, faculty/industry lightning talks, birds of a feather sessions, demos, workshops, and panels below. The submission deadline will be released soon.
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If you have any questions, please use the form on the Contact Us page to send us a message.
Have you been involved in a research project, internship, co-op, service-learning, outreach, course project, or other interesting experience related to computer science or information technology? Here’s your opportunity to share your experience, including demos for interactive projects.
Whether you are preparing for your first formal research talk or your first faculty job, a graduate student talk is an excellent opportunity to practice presenting for a general technical audience. We encourage talks that cover specific research projects, general research areas, and outreach experiences.
Studies show that the more women are involved in STEM activities during their early education experience, the greater the chances of them pursing a STEM degree and career. If you have an interactive software tool or experience that would interest high school students this is a great opportunity to share!
With five minutes and 20 slides, this is an excellent opportunity to hone your presentation skills while highlighting exciting computing research or efforts to encourage women in computing.
These informal discussion groups feature specific topics of interest such as careers, education, outreach, challenges, work-life balance, campus computing groups, imposter syndrome, choosing a research topic, finishing a dissertation, and more.
RMCWIC 2020 welcomes proposals for workshops on both technical and professional topics. The target audiences are high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and computing professionals. Workshops will be 50 minutes in length.
We welcome proposals for panels on both technical and professional topics. The target audiences are high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and computing professionals.
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A consortium of regional colleges and universities, education providers, technology consortiums, and employers asks that you support this project, which is designed to increase the meaningful participation of women and non-binaries in computing. It is known that diversity in thought and experience increases innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. With support from organizations like yours, the benefits of diversity can be realized.
The conference will include both an education fair and a career fair. These events provide sponsors with an opportunity to recruit for internships, jobs, and undergraduate/graduate programs. Chief benefits for sponsors include being able to meet a large array of candidates face to face, connecting with multiple schools during one event, and interviewing in a relaxed, informal setting.
| Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $2,000 | $3,000 | $4,000+ | |
| Table at the recruiting fair | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Complimentary registration for representatives (registration required to participate in the recruiting fair) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Discounted student registration (early/late registration fee) | $60/$80 | $60/$80 | $40/$60 | $40/$60 |
| Recognition of support on conference website and in conference program | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Opportunity to add materials, gifts or affiliation swag in registration bags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Recognition on shirts provided with conference registration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Opportunity to participate in a panel, an industry/academic tutorial, or a demo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Opportunity to access a database of attendee resumes (for those who choose to upload their resume), to be available by October 15th | Yes | Yes | Recognition of support at lunch and dinner, with opportunity to present a short lightning talk at one meal | Yes |
We look forward to your participation and support. Your sponsorship is critical in helping a diverse group of individuals in the Rocky Mountain Region attend this inspiring event.
For additional information about sponsorship, please contact us at sponsors@rmcwic.org.
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The RMCWiC is currently looking for volunteers for chair positions. Please reach out via our Contacts page if you are interested in supporting the conference.
Indrakshi Ray, Colorado State University Jillian Craft, CACI International
Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines Liz Jessup, University of Colorado Boulder
Qin (Christine) Lv, University of Colorado Boulder
Susan Hoffman, Uprooted Communications
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