MICWIC 2009 - Save the Date!
April 3-4, 2009
Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Corners MI
Join us for presentations, panel discussions, a poster session, and career exploration. We welcome participation by anyone interested in learning about rewards of careers in computing fields or in advancing technology through broader representation of women.
Students! Come meet other people interested in computing, learning about career choices and graduate study, and attend a career fair.
Professionals! We invite academic and industry leaders to come meet and mentor the next generation of computing professionals.
What is MICWIC?
The 2nd biennial Michigan Celebration of Women in Computing (MICWIC) is part of a nationwide effort to address the alarming decline of American women choosing computer science professions. This historic conference will focus attention on the research and career interests of women in computing and information technology. It will bring together students, faculty, and business leaders from across Michigan and neighboring states to discuss the role of women in today's technology fields, share experiences and strategies for success, and explore issues common to women working in these fields.
Location
MICWIC 2009 will be held at the Kellog Biological Station (KBS) in Hickory Corners, MI. KBS is Michigan State University's largest off-campus education complex and one of North America's premier inland field stations. The land and many of the buildings were donated by cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, who believed that people should use their gifts and knowledge to help others. He was also an environmentalist who understood the importance of preserving the land and its resources.