Association for Women in Computing
| Founded | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Focus | Women in Computing |
Area served | National |
| Method | professional organization |
| Website |
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The Association for Women in Computing is a professional organization for women in computing. The society is a member of the Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP).[1]
Purpose
The purpose of AWC is to provide opportunities for professional growth through networking, continuing education, and mentoring.[1][2]
History
AWC was founded in 1978 as a non-profit organization, originally under the name National Association for Women in Computing.[3]
Chapters
AWC has chapters in:
See also
References
- 1 2 "Association for Women in Computing - Home". acw-hq.org. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ↑ Gay, Martin K. (2000). Recent Advances and Issues in Computers. Oryx Press. p. 190. ISBN 1573562270.
- ↑ Mardesich, Jodi (17 October 1994). "Networking Groups Strive to Put Women Back in the Loop". InfoWorld. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
External links
- Houston Chapter
- Association for Women in Computing - Montana State University
- Association for Women in Computing – Northern New Jersey Chapter
- Association for Women in Computing – Puget Sound Chapter
- Association for Women in Computing – Twin Cities Chapter
- Association for Women in Computing (CBI 49), Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota. Correspondence, minutes, reports, proceedings, audio tapes, and artifacts that document the history and activities of the AWC.
- Association for Women in Computing, Twin Cities Chapter (CBI 7), Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota. Administrative records created by the Twin Cities Chapter of the Association for Women in Computing
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