Association for Women in Computing

Association for Women in Computing
Founded 1978
Focus Women in Computing
Area served
National
Method professional organization
Website www.awc-hq.org/home.html

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. 1 2 "Association for Women in Computing - Home". acw-hq.org. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  2. Gay, Martin K. (2000). Recent Advances and Issues in Computers. Oryx Press. p. 190. ISBN 1573562270.
  3. Mardesich, Jodi (17 October 1994). "Networking Groups Strive to Put Women Back in the Loop". InfoWorld. Retrieved 18 April 2016.

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