Center for Women in Technology facts for kids
| Formation | 1998 |
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Director
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Carolyn Seaman |
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Parent organization
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
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Formerly called
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Center for Women in Information Technology |
The Center for Women In Technology (CWIT) is a special group at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). It started in July 1998. CWIT was created to help and encourage girls and women to get involved with technology. This includes learning how to create technology and how to use it.
At first, CWIT was called the "Center for Women and Information Technology." It offered many helpful resources and links about women and technology. CWIT worked to support students from kindergarten all the way through high school (K-12). It also helped university students and women already working in tech jobs. Since 2006, CWIT has also included students studying engineering. In 2011, its name was changed to the Center for Women In Technology.
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Scholarships for Tech Students
CWIT offers special scholarships to help talented students go to college. These scholarships are for students who want to study computer science, computer engineering, or information systems. High school seniors who plan to study these subjects can apply.
Students who receive these scholarships are called "Scholars." They get help and advice from university teachers and tech experts. They also get to join fun activities and events designed just for them.
Cyber Scholars Program
CWIT also works with the UMBC Center for Cybersecurity. Together, they run the UMBC Cyber Scholars Program. This program helps prepare students to become experts in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is about protecting computer systems from attacks. The Northrop Grumman Foundation helps fund this important program.
Programs and Activities
CWIT has many different programs to help students of all ages.
Programs for High School Students
- CWIT Scholars: A scholarship program for high school seniors.
- Cyber Scholars: Also a scholarship program, open to high school students, transfer students, and current UMBC students.
- Bits & Bytes: A program to introduce younger students to technology.
- BEST of CWIT: Another program designed for high school students.
Programs for UMBC Students
- T-SITE Scholars: A scholarship program for students at UMBC.
- CWIT Affiliates: A group for students who want to be part of the CWIT community.
- Cyber Affiliates: A group for students interested in cybersecurity.
- CWIT Peer Mentoring: Older students help guide newer students.
- CWIT Living Learning Community: Students live together and learn about technology.
- Parents for Women in Technology (PWIT): A group for parents who support women in tech.
Programs for Professionals
- Industry Mentor Program: Tech professionals help guide students and young workers.
External Links
- Center for Women In Technology
- CWIT Scholars Program
