Women in Informatics

Calling all University of Washington undergraduates - WINFO invites you to join us at our 13th Annual Hackathon on January 25, 2025, at the HUB North Ballroom. Our theme is Breaking Grounds, Discovering Solutions.🌱 This is a beginner-friendly hackathon open to all skill levels - no prior technical experience is required. Whether you're interested in coding a project or designing a prototype, we want you to bring your creativity and passion for problem-solving to the table. 🚨 Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gWce8tJw For questions, reach out to us at winfo@uw.edu or on Instagram @winfohackathon. #UW #Hackathon #WINFO #StudentHackathon #UWiSchool

Thank you to Kateryna Tymofeieva for joining us on our second episode of Decoding with WINFO! Interested in learning more about PitchBook, Product Management, or the Informatics program? Watch the episode now: https://lnkd.in/gCfTy_xk

🌥️ AWS Beyond the Cloud I: Personal Branding 🌥️ With internship and recruitment season in full swing, there’s no better time to elevate your personal brand! Join us on November 15, 2024, from 3:00 - 4:00 PM (via Zoom) for an exclusive panel with Amazon Web Services (AWS) professionals. Get actionable insights to help you stand out this season, with topics including: - Self-Discovery & Authenticity - Networking & Building Relationships - Online Presence & Digital Footprint - Skill Development & Continuous Learning - Personal Branding & Strategy This session is perfect for anyone looking to make a strong impression in today’s job market! Plus, stay tuned for Part II of the AWS Beyond the Cloud series—more valuable insights are on the way! 🌟 ‼️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGSxrsnR Zoom links will be emailed to all attendees prior to the event. Erica Hudson-Biggens Essi Ahnlund, MBA

Congratulations to all the participants who completed the FearLess TechMore Innovation Challenge! 🥳✨ We were truly inspired by the creativity, dedication, and impact of each team’s project. Your commitment to using tech for good is remarkable, and we hope you’re as proud of your accomplishments as we are! A huge round of applause to our overall winners: Team 23 with 'Navigrant' and Team 3 with 'Storm Safe'! 🎉👏 These projects shone through with their innovative approaches and meaningful impact—congratulations to both teams on their outstanding work! We’d also like to extend a special thank you to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Women in Telco for an AWSome panel that gave us valuable insights into innovation and inclusion. We're thrilled at the prospect of more exciting collaborations ahead, as we build on the momentum of this year's event. To everyone who joined us this year, thank you! Get ready for an even bigger and bolder FearLess event in 2025! #FearLessChallenge2024 #TechForGood #WINFO #Innovation #AWSWomenInTelco #NextGenTech

📣 Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘞𝘐𝘕𝘍𝘖 - a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of innovators from diverse backgrounds in STEM! 🌟Our mission? To inspire students by sharing authentic journeys and challenges, proving that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible. 🎤 For Episode 1 we sit down with WINFO Co-President Hannah Yi as she shares her insights on navigating the iSchool, discovering your passion, and so much more. Stay tuned for more! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gpuCd5vH 🙌 Share this with anyone interested in Informatics! #DecodingWithWinfo #Winfo #Informatics #UWiSchool

🚨 Major Announcement for FearLess, Tech More Participants and Mentors! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the first-ever industry partner of the FearLess, Tech More Innovation Challenge! As part of this exclusive partnership, we’re collaborating with AWS Women in Telco to host a panel on October 18th, the final day of the hackathon. This panel will provide a unique opportunity for participants to network with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the tech world. 🌐 During the event, we will also announce the hackathon winners! 🏆 Participants will also have access to AWS resources, including Partyrock and other educational tools integrated into the hackathon curriculum, along with the chance to win exciting AWS prizes. But this is just the beginning—our partnership with AWS Women in Telco promises even more exciting opportunities ahead. Stay tuned for future panels that will continue to elevate your tech journey! In high school or middle school? Sign up to participate: https://lnkd.in/g3g5fXFA Current University of Washington student? Sign up to be a mentor: https://lnkd.in/gnURVR3d #AWS #networking #hackathon #FearLessTechMore #WINFO #innovation #mentorship #techcommunity #fearlesschallenge2024

As we gear up for the upcoming academic year, we want to reflect on an incredible opportunity we had in May to visit Accenture and gain insights into their innovative work culture. This visit gave us a great look into the dynamic world of #technology and #consulting. The highlight of our visit? A fun "Hot Ones" style panel where Accenture employees bravely tackled burning hot sauces while sharing insight into their roles, career journeys, and advice for students! It was both informative and entertaining, and we're grateful to the panelists for their candidness and expertise. 💜 Thank you to Accenture for hosting us and to Larissa Ho, a fellow University of Washington Information School alum, for collaborating with us. #Winfo #Accenture #CompanyTour

Back in May, Women in Informatics had the opportunity to visit PitchBook's Seattle office, and needless to say, we had a great time! During the visit, we had the privilege of listening to an insightful panel of wonderful leaders in Product Management and Data Operations, each bringing diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the table and providing invaluable advice to our undergraduate organization as we navigate the tech world. We also connected with PitchBook employees over lunch, getting the chance to engage in genuine conversations. It was an amazing experience from start to finish. A heartfelt thank you to PitchBook for letting us learn more about some of the cool things you do in Seattle, and to Laura Grubbs for inviting WINFO to this incredible office tour! #PitchBook #Winfo #officetour

🌟 Explore technology and innovation at the FearLess Tech More Innovation Challenge! This one-week online hackathon is designed for middle and high school students (ages 13-18) to engage in user experience design and various tech disciplines. No prior experience necessary! Participants collaborate with current UW students to develop solutions for real-world issues, gaining insight into the Informatics program and the University of Washington Information School. 📅 Date: October 14th-18th, 2024 📍 Location: Online sessions via Zoom and Google Classroom. Know someone who might be interested? Help us spread the word to students, schools, and organizations! Participant sign up: https://lnkd.in/g3g5fXFA #StudentHackathon #UniversityOfWashington #Informatics #Winfo #IUGA #YouthInTech #UWiSchool

Thank you to everyone who participated, mentored, volunteered, and judged at this year's 2024 Hack For Social Good Hackathon! This was a monumental year as we had over 8 schools, 200 students, 60 mentors, and 3 company partners! 🤩 We are honored to have such a diverse group of middle and high school students from all over the Seattle area coming together to create an impactful technology solution while also learning more about the University of Washington Information School. We would like to express our gratitude to the University of Washington Information School as well as the iSchool Office of IDEAS, UW Women in Informatics, Informatics Undergraduate Association (IUGA), UW Black in Informatics, and iMuslims UW and University of Washington Dream Project for organizing this event and making it possible. Shoutout to this year's hackathon leaders Kayla T. and Hannah Yi, all of the WINFO Diversity Committee and Hack For Social Good Team! Most importantly, Cynthia del Rosario the iSchool IDEAS advisor for her continuous support and guidance throughout hackathon planning. Lastly, a special thank you to our amazing partners: Accenture, Deloitte, and T-Mobile who provided treats & prizes! We hope you all had a great time and look forward to seeing you in the future! Reel credit to Hannah Yi. https://lnkd.in/g_qgU_aW #WINFOH4SG #Winfo #Accenture #Deloitte #TMobile #UWiSchool