BEST OF CWIT OCTOBER 20 2017 FOUR CWIT

BEST OF CWIT OCTOBER 20, 2017

FOUR CWIT PRIORITIES The Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) is dedicated to increasing the representation of women in engineering and computing fields. We have identified four goals key to this aspiration. – Sustain and strengthen vital Scholar programs for undergraduates committed to increasing diversity in technology fields. – Foster a supportive community for all women in technology at UMBC. – Improve gender climate in COEIT. – Broaden the pipeline of talented women interested in technology with K-12 outreach programs.

STUDENTS IN CWIT! • CWIT Scholars • Cyber Scholars • T-SITE Scholars • CWIT Affiliates • Cyber Affiliates

VITAL SCHOLAR PROGRAMS. . . • CWIT Scholars (55) Information Systems – New Freshmen – 94% graduation rate in COEIT major 3 15 • T-SITE Scholars (16) 18 – Incoming Transfer Students – MD community colleges 10 • Cyber Scholars & Associates (33) – New Freshmen, Transfers, Continuing UMBC students – Women & underrepresented minorities focused on cybersecurity • CWIT and Cyber Affiliates – All Interested and Engaged 9 Computer Science Computer Engineerin g Chemical Engineerin g

SCHOLAR PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS • Community Support – Mentoring – LLC • Academic Support – FYE – Monthly Advising • Career Development • Professional Development • Leadership Development

BUILDING COMMUNITY • New Student Retreat – Connect incoming Scholars with one another across programs – Planned and implemented by older Scholars • Monthly Family and Cohort Meetings • Regular events throughout the year – CWIT Reception – Women in Technology Series – CWIT Showcase – Men In CWIT Group

MENTORING CWIT Offers Three Types of Mentoring: • Peer Mentors – Older students within their majors • Faculty Mentors – Professors within their departments • Industry Mentors – Professionals from the fields of engineering and IT

DURING THEIR FIRST YEAR • CWIT Living-Learning Community – Residential community in which Scholars live together – Returning students are asked to take a leadership role within the community • First Year Experience Seminar – Older scholars lead class discussions on topics ranging from time management to study skills

CONTACT INFORMATION Penny Rheingans Director rheingan@umbc. edu Erica D’Eramo Assistant Director, CWIT Scholars deramo@umbc. edu Cindy Greenwood Assistant Director, Cyber Scholars cindyg@umbc. edu Danyelle Ireland, Ph. D Associate Director, T-SITE Scholars direland@umbc. edu

CWIT Program Requirements • Apply to UMBC by Nov 1 st (priority deadline) • Scholar Application due Jan 15 th http: //www. cwit. umbc. edu – (online application) • 2 additional letters of recommendation – One science or math teacher; one from someone who can speak to your fit for our mission

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN • The Affiliates Program offers a supportive community and connections among the women in the College of Engineering and Information Technology. • The Affiliates Program connects women in UMBC technology majors though: – LLC and FYE – Peer mentors for freshman and transfer students each semester – Opportunities to meet faculty and other majors – Women in Technology (WIT) Networking Events

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BEST OF CWIT OCTOBER 20, 2017