FAQ
If you have any question not addressed here or would like to edit
information in this page please contact the WIC Webmistress.
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How do I get in touch with WIC members?
You can get in touch with WIC members by becoming a part of the wic-all mailing list
by subscribing here. You
can also email the WIC faculty advisors and committee members with your question directly.
Check out link for the email ids.
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What is WIC? What does WIC do?
WIC is an organization to support women in computing. It is a
social group formed by women from Computer Science, Informatics and
Library Sciences. We organize events that provide awareness, help in
technical advancement and promote social interaction between women
(undergrad and grad) who are interested in computing. You can find more information on our
mission and goal here. You can find a list of
our past events here.
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How do I know about the upcoming events?
We announce our events through the wic-all
mailing list. The upcoming events are also regularly posted on
the WIC home page.
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Are all WIC events only for women?
No. Though many events are mainly targeted to women in
computing, WIC also organizes events for all students. Our panels are
open to both men and women.
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How does WIC help incoming women?
WIC organizes events that are specifically addressed to incoming
freshman and graduate women. This includes orientation breakfast,
technical help and mentor guidance. We have a special page with information to help incoming
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Does WIC provide scholarships and grants?
Check out our scholarship and grant information page.
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What is the sexual harassment policy of IU?
http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/policies/uwide/sexual_harass.html
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How to get funding?
Please read suggestions by WIC members on getting funding here.
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How to make a conference poster?
Please read Katie Sieks' suggestions on How to make a poster.
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How many women are involved in computing at IU?
Approximately 11% of students in CS and Informatics are women. In SLIS, approximately
33% of administration is female and 50% of faculty are female. Check out
the Office of Women's Affairs'
Report on Status of Women at IU-Bloomington.
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