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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. Or a pull request, or otherwise get the attention of the maintainer, aliceyoung9.

USA

California

Stanford University

  • Girls Teaching Girls to Code
    Girls Teaching Girls to Code is a program where Stanford women teach and inspire Bay Area high school girls to explore Computer Science and Engineering. Students learn programming basics, build exciting projects, and develop strong relationships with mentors in the field.

  • she++
    she++ works to empower underrepresented groups in technology by dismantling negative stereotypes surrounding technical careers. It aims to dispel the misconception that computer science is not a career for women and minorities by rebranding what it means to be a technologist.

  • Stanford Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
    SWE's diverse set of programming includes educational events for underrepresented academic communities in the Bay Area and membership development activities to help collegiate members gain access to career, research, and academic opportunities. Finally, its greatest goal is to enhance diversity and academic excellence at Stanford and the Bay Area.

  • Stanford Women in Computer Science (WiCS)
    Stanford WiCS works to build and strengthen the community of women in CS raise awareness of the issues women in the field face, and encourage their educational and professional development.

University of California, Davis

  • The Computer Science Club
    This Facebook group is for discussing interesting topical news and events related to the topic of Computer Science and Computer Science at UC Davis.

  • The Society of Women Engineers at UC Davis
    The local chapter here at UC Davis is free to all engineering students and provides a variety of workshops, community service, mentorship and industrial contact and outreach to engineering students.

  • HackDavis
    HackDavis is the first major collegiate hackathon at UC Davis completely run by students. The theme is social good and happens annually in Winter or Spring quarter.

Illinois

Northwestern University

  • Northwestern Women in Computing (WiC):
    WiC fosters a professional network of and community for women interested in technology. Some of our initiatives include a mentorship program, weekly hack nights, and local middle school outreach.
  • BuildHer:
    In April 2017, Women in Computing will host Chicago's first-ever student-run women's hackathon.

Iowa

Iowa State University

  • Digital Women Digital Women is a community of women dedicated to encouraging, supporting and retaining women in technical majors.

  • WiSE - Program for Women in Science and Engineering
    The Program for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) was founded in 1986 by a group of ISU faculty and staff concerned about the underrepresentation and underutilization of women in science and engineering. WiSE staff members collaborate with others on programming to increase the participation of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Maryland

The University of Maryland, College Park

Massachusetts

Boston University
  • BU WiCS
    This new organization at Boston University is designed to encourage women in computer science studies by providing a supportive community, informing members about national computing events, drawing a focus on women in technology, offering mentorship via study groups, social activities, networking opportunities and professional events.
Amherst College
Mount Holyoke College
Northeastern University

  • NUGWC NU Grad Women Coders aims to create a conducive environment for women in tech to help each other further their ambitions and take on leadership roles in the tech world. They host weekly tech sessions by members of the community and inspiring external guests from Boston tech hub. They work on projects around campus to help solve problems using technology. They share information about and attend Hackathons and other tech events happening around town. They also have sessions on interview preparation and resume reviews. This group is open to all women in tech and their supporters.

  • nuWiT (formerly known as CISters)
    nuWiT is a student group at Northeastern University created with the intention of supporting and connecting women who are studying or interested in the fields of Computer and Information Science.

Smith College
Tufts University
Wellesley College

Michigan

Michigan State University

Minnesota

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

  • Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
    University of Minnesota Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a chapter of the international SWE organization. Membership in this chapter brings with it an inclusive community of women specializing in engineering and technical careers, as well as networking, learning, scholarship, and outreach opportunities. There are many types of membership, all require a fee.

  • Want to become a member? Email: membership@swe-mn.org

  • General Questions? Email the President: president@swe-mn.org

  • SWE Talk Twitter

  • Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)
    This group is meant to act as a resource, promote inclusion and diversity, and build and strengthen community among women in the Science and Engineering college at the University of Minnesota.

  • WISE House Email: csewise@umn.edu

  • Facebook Group

  • Association for Women in Mathematics This group is the Minnesota Chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics organization. The mission of this group is to promote an increased interest in Mathematics and the contributions of women in Mathematics, mentor and encourage women to pursue careers in Mathematics, and put on social events and activities for members.

  • Email: wimmn@umn.edu

  • Facebook Group

Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi

New Jersey

Rutgers University
  • WCS
    WCS is open to any students, male or female, at Rutgers interested in computer science and supportive of women in this field. As a member of WCS, you will be able to network with other computer science undergraduate students as well as computer science graduate students and faculty during our events throughout the year.
  • Douglass-DIMACS Computing Corps
    The Douglass-DIMACS Computing Corps focuses on helping women succeed in computing while providing them with the opportunity to give back to the community and practice leadership. Throughout the year, students will work with CS faculty and graduate students to design and carry out fun and interactive group activities for middle school girls to excite them about computing.

New York

Columbia University
Cornell University
Ithaca College
  • Ithaca College Women In Computing (ICWC)
    Our goal is to support, encourage and advocate for the full engagement women in computer science through social interaction, mentorship, extra education, professional development, and outreach. ICWC will attend hackathons, act as a study group, work on scholarship projects, volunteer in teaching younger generations, and spread the word about more women getting involved in this field.
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.
  • NYU WinC
    NYU Courant's Women in Computing supports women interested in technology by providing an environment to encourage them and activities to inspire them.
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

  • Women in Computing (WiC)
    Women in Computing at Rochester Institute of Technology is dedicated to promoting the success and advancement of women in their academic and professional careers. Lana Verschage, the Director of Women in Computing, works with all WiC Committee Leaders, active members and members. Our ultimate goal is to empower women in computer fields to succeed and thrive at Rochester Institute of Technology and beyond.

  • WiC Allies
    WiC Allies is a group of RIT and GCCIS community members committed to furthering the mission and goals of Women in Computing, for the purpose of affecting positive change and fostering a more inclusive GCCIS culture.

North Carolina

Duke University
North Carolina State University

Pennsylvania

Bryn Mawr College
University of Pennsylvania

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.

Texas

Texas A&M University
  • Aggie Women in Computer Science
    We are an organization for all women (students and faculty) in Computer Science at Texas A&M University. AWICS is an ACM-W chapter. Our activities include socializing, mentoring, and professional development. We have regular study breaks and recreational events, administer a peer-mentoring program for our members, and maintain an electronic mailing list and a web page. We also have various other special events and programs throughout the year.
University of Texas at Austin
  • [Women in Computer Science] (http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~wics/)
    Women in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a network community of women in Computer Science. WiCS's mission is to encourage and support women in computing through outreach, professional development, academic initiatives, and social events.
  • [Minority Alliance in Computer Science] (http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/macs/)
    Minority Alliance in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin is a student organization whose purpose is to provide a community that encourages and supports minorities in CS. MACS's mission is creating a community for anyone who feels that they are an underrepresented individual in computing.
  • [UTCS Lean-In] (https://www.cs.utexas.edu/~meg1022/leanin/index.html)
    UTCS's Lean in chapter provides students with a place to support women and men through community, education, and discussion. Lean In Circles are small groups who meet regularly to learn and grow together, and they're changing lives. People are asking for more, stepping outside their comfort zones, and leaning in.

Washington

University of Washington

  • UW Society of Women Engineers
    UW SWE seeks to motivate both women and men to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrate the value of diversity. We have over 500 members and host a variety of professional development, community outreach and leadership engagement workshops for our members.

  • Association for Computing Machinery for Women
    The purpose of ACM-W is to cultivate a strong supportive community of women within the department of Computer Science & Engineering at UW, and facilitate dialog about shared experiences, to provide members with the resources they need to be academically, socially, and professionally successful, to promote the idea of a well-rounded student in CSE, both women and outside of the department of Computer Science & Engineering, and to demonstrate the importance and necessity of diversity in the computing world.

  • Women in Informatics
    WINFO seeks to create a community of women leaders in technology within the undergraduate Informatics program at the UW Information School. We empower women to thrive as producers of technology by establishing and maintaining a network of women that offer encouragement and support. Our events are open to students from all majors and genders. Signature events we organize include our annual hackathon, company tours, career panels, and social events.

University of Washington Tacoma
  • Women in Computing Science
    WiCS seek to challenge biases and myths faced by women and other minorities in computing sciences and promote allyship among non-minority members. We also want to provide members with the tools they need to be as successful as possible in this field, including building computer science skills, providing introduction to industry tools and resources, and teaching necessary strategies for self-promotion and overcoming obstacles.

Canada

Ontario

Western University
  • WiTS At WiTS, we believe that encouraging women to pursue technological fields of study is not only valuable, but necessary. We aim to create a supportive community for female students at Western who are studying or interested in Computer Science and Software Engineering.
Waterloo University
  • Waterloo Women in Computer Science
    The Waterloo Women in Computer Science Undergraduate Committee is a student-run initiative that supports the success of women and non-binary students in computer science at Waterloo. We run weekly events such as technical talks from women in the industry, mentorship and social events, hands-on workshops, and corporate networking events.

Québec

McGill University
  • McWiCS We strive to cultivate a warm, open-minded community of techies dedicated to supporting and encouraging women in computer science.