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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