What: The Computer Science and Engineering Department and XCITE invite faculty to an important series for a better future. Everyone has a role to play to increase the number of women in computing careers. Take advantage of this monthly opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues in one-hour lunch and learn sessions about strategies for increasing women in the engineering profession.

Only 14-17% of computing graduates are women. Computer Science and Engineering at UCR has new resources and a new initiative to increase that number by 10% over the next six years.  Faculty and TA staff of the UCR engineering community are invited to join the conversation to develop successful measures for reaching this goal. 

Grab ‘n Go lunch will be provided for those who indicate in-person attendance.

Registration is required at teaching.ucr.edu/wie

When: 

• Session 1: Addressing Unconscious Bias and Other Roadblocks for Women Entering Engineering, November 12, 2021
• Session 2: Preparing Students for a Career in Engineering - Panel Discussion, January 14, 2022
• Session 3: Broadening Participation in Computing: Writing Better NSF Grants, Part 1, February 11, 2022
• Session 4: Broadening Participation in Computing: Writing Better NSF Grants, Part 2, March 11, 2022
• Session 5: Understanding the Needs of the Engineering Industry, April 8, 2022

Where: Our speakers have chosen to host sessions virtually or in-person. Regardless of the speaker’s chosen format, attendees may participate in-person or virtually. Please note that in-person events are subject to change depending on COVID-19 restrictions. In-person sessions will be held at the XCITE Commons in the Riviera Library where guests will be required to adhere to campus COVID-19 safety protocols. Virtual participation will also be available through Zoom. The link to join will be provided upon registration.