Our Mission

Women in Computer Science (WiCS) at UIC is a student organization that strives to provide a support network compromising of mentors and peers and acts as a social, technical, and networking community. We help provide resources and opportunities to all students to help broaden their careers within the tech industry.

2013

WiCS Founded

UIC students attend the Grace Hopper Conference at Minneapolis. graduate student Jillian Aurisano establishes WiCS following sessions at GHC.

2015

Meeting Space

WiCS Lounge is created as a new student gathering center.

2018

Gaining Popularity in CS Lounge

Members increase with GBMs at the CS Lounge.

2019

Growing Executive Board

Executive Board consists of 7 officers.

2020

Big Events

Hosted first Virtual Scavenger Hunt and Inside Scoop during the COVID era.

2022

The Origins of SparkHacks

Idea of a WiCS Hackathon becomes the first iteration of SparkHacks 2023.

2026

WiCS Lounge Moved

Our WiCS room was moved to CDRLC 2437! Most of our events are hosted here. You can drop by to study, attend an event, or even say hi to the team.

Get Involved!

Join the WiCS Dev Project and get involved in a community of fellow programmers. Hone your technical skills while also getting the change to connect with other students.

Dev Project Website

Wired: WiCS Dev Project

Be part of a program that helps CS students with career and academic advice. Underclassmen are paired with mentors for weekly meetings and a long-term connection to ask questions.

Aspire to Inspire: Mentorship Program

The Women in Tech Week has everything! From workshops to a final scavenger hunt at the very end, this annual event is for CS students with all levels of experience!

Innovate. Lead. Succeed.

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