According to the official ACM-W website, the mission of ACM-W is to engage in activities and projects that aim to improve the working and learning environments for women in computing. This includes promoting activities that result in more equal representation of women in CS such as mentoring or role modeling, monitoring the status of women in industrial and academic computing through the gathering of statistics, providing historical information about women's accomplishments and roles in CS, and serving as a repository of information about programs, documents and policies of concern to women in CS.
Our members share an interest in computing and technology. Miami's chapter is one of 15 chapters in the nation, and the only AWC chapter in Ohio. In addition to chartered chapters, there are many independent members of AWC throughout the world. AWC was founded in 1978 in Washington, D.C. According to the AWC national website, "their initial purpose was to establish and encourage communication among all women in computing."
The Miami chapter of AWC participates in a variety of activities including Girl Scout Day and the upcoming Women in IT Conference on Friday, Oct 27.
We welcome anyone interested in computing, so e-mail one of our officers for more information!