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November 2019 – March 2020 Nov 2019 – Mar 2020
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Nov
8
Fri
Tech + Research Workshop @ College Park, University of Maryland
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Nov 8 – Nov 10 all-day

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland and the Center for Women in Computing are pleased to present the second year of Tech + Research: Welcoming Women to Computing Research. This is a three day research workshop geared towards engaging undergraduate women in computing. During this workshop, student teams will come together and collaboratively work together to use technology to solve pressing issues.

Parallel to Technica, the largest all-women and non-binary hackathon in the nation,  students will participate in the Research track at Technica  The weekend event will bring together computing faculty from institutions across the state of Maryland to serve as mentors on projects in their research areas. Along with providing hands-on research experience in a dynamic hackathon setting, the weekend workshop will include sessions introducing attendees to the basics of computer science research (CSR) and highlight the exciting opportunities that come with pursuing a graduate degree in computer science.

Who Can Attend?

We welcome all women undergraduates from colleges and universities to apply. Current master’s students considering a PhD program may apply and will be considered on a case by case basis. Please apply by October 15th for best consideration. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, October 23th if space is still availible.

Registration Process and Fees

Participants will have two options to experience this workshop.

  • Students who live more than 15 miles away from College Park, MD will be provided housing.
  • Students who live on or near the UMD campus  (less than 15 miles away from College Park, MD) will not be provided housing.

Housing does not include Sunday, 11/10/19. Students are expected to check out Sunday morning before programming. 

All meals, snacks, and supplies will be provided for both groups from Friday morning breakfast through Sunday lunch. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from UMCP.

REMEMBER: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH TECHNICA & TECH + RESEARCH

 

For full information, please visit https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/events/techresearch.

 

 

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Categories: 25 Points Attendance Event
Nov
9
Sat
Technica – Hackathon @ Reckord Armory, University of Maryland, College Park
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Nov 9 – Nov 10 all-day

Technica is the world’s largest all-women and nonbinary hackathon, hosted annually at the University of Maryland.

Over the duration of 24 hours, women and non-binary people are immersed in tech culture and encouraged to exercise their imagination to create interesting and innovative hacks.

This year’s theme is “Go Beyond”. At Technica, we want to see women and non-binary folks thrive and go beyond society’s expectations for them. We encourage all attendees to take your tech journey beyond Technica. Don’t stop at our hackathon, attend others and keep creating. Technica is meant to catapult you further in your career, and help you to continue achieving. As you advance in your career, go beyond your duties at work, become a mentor and help to advance the next generation of women in tech. Whatever your goals and aspirations, remember you can always #GoBeyond.

Register as a Hacker – Come build using hardware, software, or anything you want with other hackers! You don’t have to know how to code to be a hacker. Hackers can be students, designers, or just any tech-lover out there!

 

Points – 50

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Categories: 50 Points Challenge Participation
Nov
13
Wed
In the Secure Cloud with Microsoft & MDS @ Barra Rossa Ristorante
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Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for a half-day of food, drinks, and educational sessions on the Microsoft suite of products. Get updated by our team of experts on the new solutions coming from Microsoft and how they can be incorporated into your IT infrastructure.

 

Event Agenda:

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Registration & Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Windows10 VDI on Azure Session
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Coffee Break
2:45 PM – 4:45 PM | Microsoft Azure Sentinel & Security Session
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking Reception

During these custom sessions, we will be discussing:

  • – An introduction to Windows10 VDI through a live demo
  • – Azure: Microsoft’s leading cloud platform
  • – The various Azure tools that keep your cost and time down
  • – A breakdown of cloud security, in respects to Azure
  • – A live demo on Azure Sentinel

 

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Categories: 25 Points Attendance Event
Nov
14
Thu
SPARK Innovation Competition @ Comcast Center
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Nov 14 – Nov 15 all-day

SPARK is a 24 hour (Nov. 14-15) think-tank style competition giving you the chance to solve real-world problems alongside industry representatives. Hosted by Villanova’s Sustainability Office, Drexel’s Institute for Energy and the Environment and Temple University, students will be asked to present solutions to meet industry needs.

Networking opportunities Meet and network with leading experts in various industries, collaborate with peers from various universities and build a strong network of support for your academic and professional aspirations.

Experience Participating in a high-level competition like SPARK, which applies technical and academic learning to real-world problem statements, demonstrates an enhanced experience that employers are looking for.

Employment Opportunities We are committed to hiring students through our SPARK competition. Participants are encouraged to provide resumes in advance of the competition for hiring mangers review.

Register here, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePCijZWdVatN6v_U_Pb_8-LsxRZbSAMf7otu7GFV2uzU2m0A/viewform

 

Competition Details

Thursday, November 14 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Welcome and Competition Kick-Off
Location: Comcast Center, 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Friday, November 15 | 8:00am – 6:00pm
Day 2 Overview, Continue Ideating, and Final Pitches
Location: 237 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

 

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Feb
1
Sat
Sophomore Discovery Day for Women – Technology
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Feb 1 @ 1:40 pm – 8:00 pm

Overview

Are you interested in working in the finance industry but not sure if it’s the right path for you? Next February, join us at SIG to learn more about what a day in the life looks like across our trading, finance, technology, and operations teams. Throughout the day you’ll get to learn about what our teams do, how options trading works, and will get a sense of our unique culture and work environment.

What we’re looking for

This opportunity is open to women who are planning to graduate in the winter of 2021 or the spring of 2022.  We are looking for students with a background and interest in any of the following fields/majors:

  • Math/Applied Math
  • Computer Science/Engineering
  • Finance
  • MIS
  • Information Technology
  • Economics
  • Systems Engineering /Networking/Security

Please submit your resume in order to be considered for the program.

 

Points: 25

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Categories: 25 Points Event
Mar
19
Thu
Potential Career Paths for IT Auditors Webinar
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Mar 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us to learn more about the role and career path opportunities of an IT Auditor. We will explore a typical day in our professional lives and share insights on what skills and experiences one can gain working in Internal Audit. Khaleque Ismail and Ramir Austin, both IT Auditors at Chubb, will share their personal experiences and we’ll conclude with an open dialogue to answer any questions from the group.

Alan Phan is an IT Audit Professional at Chubb helping to manage and minimize information technology risks at the organization. He has 15 years of IT experience and specializes in advisory of security and cyber risk management. A strong supporter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Alan serves on multiple boards and committees to influence and shape organizational culture. When not working, Alan enjoys staying active, a good Netflix binge, and spending quality time with his family ruled by three little princesses.

After registering for the event the Zoom link will be provided via email.

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Categories: 20 points Tags: webinar
Mar
26
Thu
Filtering Through the Google Noise: What Marketers Need to Know – Webinar @ Virtual - Zoom
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Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Would you like to understand how to “Filter Through the Google Noise?” If so, join Andrew Miller, SVP, Search & Emerging Media at CMI/Compas as he shows you what marketers need to know.  Andrew has over 11 years of search engine marketing experience and has been able to help healthcare brands create holistic strategies to reach their audiences. These strategies also include the use of Video, Programmatic, Contextual and SEO programs along with cross-channel synergies all in an effort to drive innovation for clients and his teams. Andrew loves working in healthcare because it impacts everyone – and being able to see how the space is evolving through tech and digital innovation is extremely exciting.

Google is an industry leader that sets the standard for search, as such it’s important to understand any major updates, changes or partnerships and the effect that they may have on your business. As an expert in the search space, Andrew Miller, presents the most relevant and high-profile news as it pertains to Google. Andrew will share insights, support and direction around what noise can be filtered out and what needs to be focused on as marketers and advertisers in the industry.

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Categories: 20 points Point Opportunity Tags: webinar
Mar
27
Fri
2020 Women in Data Science Charlottesville – Webinar
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Mar 27 @ 9:45 am – 5:00 pm

There is not only a growing data science community—there is a growing community of women working in data science.

WiDS Charlottesville is an independent event organized by the UVA School of Data Science to coincide with the annual Global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference held at Stanford University and an estimated 150+ locations worldwide. All genders are invited to attend WiDS regional events, which feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.

This year’s conference will feature dynamic keynote presentations with industry and academic experts in artificial intelligence, skills sessions, research lightning talks, a panel with senior women in data science, and more.

*2020 Women in Data Science Charlottesville is still on! The School of Data Science has decided to adjust the delivery of the conference to a virtual format. We are excited about the opportunity to continue with this fantastic content on a platform that will be even more accessible than before. The event will continue to take place on Friday, March 27th, with all of our previously announced speakers joining us synchronously from remote locations.*

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Categories: Point Opportunity Tags: webinar
Mar
28
Sat
HooHacks 2020 UVA’s Annual Hackathon – Online @ Virtual
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Mar 28 – Mar 29 all-day

Registration closes March 20!

HooHacks is a 24-hour hackathon made for you. We’re all about learning, growth, inclusivity, ethical practices, and having fun. 

A hackathon is a 24-hour tech event for teams of students to learn new skills, build cool tech projects, and meet tons of other students and tech professionals.

All current undergraduate, graduate, and high school students at least 17 years of age may attend HooHacks. No coding experience is necessary! Non-STEM majors, first-time hackers, and beginner coders are welcomed and encouraged to join us!

If you are planning to compete for a prize, you may be in a team of 1-4 people. If you don’t have one yet, no worries! We will have a team formation workshop before hacking begins.

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Categories: Point Opportunity
Mar
31
Tue
Act-On’s Automation Essentials Series: Sales & Marketing Alignment Webinar
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Mar 31 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This webinar will examine how to bridge the gap between marketing and sales by combining key processes with technology to improve marketing return on investment (ROI), sales productivity, and most importantly, top-line growth.

In this webinar we will cover:

 Strategic steps to ensure a clear lead and customer management process that both teams agree to and abide by
What marketing automation can do to help facilitate alignment by building trust to close better deals, faster
Real-world use cases that demonstrate the benefits of developing a healthy lead management process
Register for this webinar using the register link at the top of the page
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