About the AWC

The Association for Women in Computing is an international non-profit organization which promotes the advancement of women in technological and computer-oriented professions. It is a professional organization, with members in a variety of fields all over the world, including several student chapters like the one here at Virginia Tech.

The AWC at Virginia Tech is comprised of undergraduate, graduate, and faculty members from various disciplines. Most of the AWC's members are Computer Science majors, since the AWC is sponsored by the Computer Science department, but we also have Computer Engineering and BIT majors, members who are seeking a minor in Computer Science, and women who are just interested in technology. Anyone and everyone is welcome at the AWC- you don't have to be a woman in computing, you just have to like them!

The AWC is involved in many different activities which are designed to foster professional development, help the local community, and provide academic advice and support. We also have many social activities for our members, because sometimes it's nice to just have a break! Our biggest event is our annual Women in Computing Day.

If you would like a CD with copies of our members' resumes, plseas contact Laurian Vega.

Prospective Members

Check out our interest brochure here.

Are you a woman in a computer or technology reltated field? Thinking about joining the AWC, or just want to learn more? Meetings are every other Tuesday at 7pm during the year while classes are in session. Currently, meetings are held in 220 Hancock Hall. We are always looking for new members, so please feel free to come by, and bring a friend. For more information about specific upcoming meetings, check out the news page, join the listserv, or email the AWC President.

Listserv Information

To Subscribe to our listserv, send an email to listserv@listserv.vt.edu with "subscribe AWC-NEWS" as the only text in the message.
To Unsubscribe from the listserv, send an email to listserv@listserv.vt.edu with "unsubscribe AWC-NEWS" as the only text in the message.

History

The national AWC was founded 1978 as a non-profit organization to encourage and support women in computing. Virginia Tech had the first student chapter of the AWC, which was charterd in 1996, but a club for women in computing has existed at Virginia Tech for much longer than that.

2007-2008 Officers

Contact Us

The AWC is located at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. We do not currently have an office, although we are hoping that will change once the renovations to McBryde Hall are complete. The best way to contact us is through email. You can click on any of the officer's names above to email them.