Women in Computer Science

Boston University

Some Statistics

18 % CS/IT degrees earned by women
53 % of women leave the tech industry (vs 31% of men)
7 % of parters at top VC firms are women
11 % of executive positions held by women at Silicon Valley companies

About Us

The Women in Computer Science Club at Boston University is an inclusive community dedicated to empowering women who are interested in technology. Our club serves as a supportive space where members are fully encouraged to participate and excel in the tech world. Through organized social or networking events, professional workshops, or guest speaker presentations, we foster a strong sense of camaraderie and mentorship among our members.

Getting Involved

Check out our calendar to find out more on future meetings and activities. The best way to follow what we are up to is through subscribing to our newsletter list. You could also follow us on Instagram or contact us via email: wics@bu.edu

Sponsorship

We are open to corporate sponsorship. With your support, we can conduct additional programming aimed at outreach and community-building internal events. Become a sponsor and make the tech industry a more inclusive and welcoming community along with us!
If you are interested, please reach out at wics@bu.edu.



WiCS E-Board | Gal-entines 2023

MEET OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD!

President | Grace Dai

Grace is currently a senior majoring in Computer Science and Statistics. She was born and raised in Michigan in the Detroit metropolitan area. She’s interested in software development and big data analysis. At school, she is an organizer for BU’s annual hackathon, BostonHacks, and the President for WiCS. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing tennis, and going to concerts. Her email address is gracedai@bu.edu.

President | Tiffany Yu

Tiffany is a senior at Boston University studying Computer Science with a Business Analyst minor. In addition to being the President of WiCS, she is a Teaching Assistant for the Introduction to Python course at BU, and an acvite member of BU MiXx. She is interested in creating impactful software and creating supportive communities that empower women in tech. She can be reached via her email, tyu9@bu.edu.

Vice President | Naomy Bopela

Naomy is currently a junior majoring in Computer Science. Alongside being the Internal Outreach Director of WICS, she is also a part of the Internal Outreach Committee of the Black Student Task Force at BU, the Events Committee of UMOJA: BU Black Student Union, and an active member of NSBE BU. She is interested in the role technology can play in the advancement of women’s health and in decreasing disparities present within public health today. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, reading, and baking. Her email address is nbopela@bu.edu.

Secretary | Michelle Lim

Michelle is a sophomore at Boston University studying Computer Science, with an aspiring minor in Data Science. Outside of WiCS, she is an organizer for BostonHacks as a member of the Technology Team, as well as an active member of SOON Movement. She loves to bake, spend quality time with friends and family, and cafe hop during her free time. She can be reached at mylim@bu.edu

Treasurer | Stella Zhai

Stella is currently a senior majoring in Computer Science and Economics. She is from Nanjing, China, where there are various kinds of delicious food. In her leisure time, she enjoys watching animation and playing badminton. Her email address is zhstella@bu.edu

Events Coordinator | Yawavi Nougloze

Yawavi is a sophomore at BU majoring in Computer Science. She holds a position as Event Coordinator in WiCS, and is an active member of BU’s UMOJA. For her career field, she is interested in exploring the intersection between technology and business analytics. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, cooking, and knitting. She can be reached at yawavin@bu.edu.

Events Coordinator | Fibie Kalis

Fibie is a sophomore at Boston University studying Computer Science with a minor in Psychology. She is especially interested in how technology affects human behavior. She is originally from the Netherlands and Indonesia but grew up in Singapore. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting and playing volleyball. Her email address is fibie@bu.edu.

External Operation and Outreach Director | Sukie Zhang

Sukie is a junior at Boston University majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. She was born and raised in New York City. She’s interested in the intersection of computer science, business, and psychology to build innovative and accessible technologies. In her free time, she likes exploring new restaurants/cafes, scrapbooking, and reading. You can reach her through her email at sukiez@bu.edu.

Internal Operation and Outreach Director | Emily Egan

Emily is a sophomore studying Statistics and Computer Science. She was born in New York but grew up in New Jersey. Outside of WiCS, she is part of the Association Women in Mathematics, a grader for Calculus 1, and is an reading and math tutor. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dogs, getting coffee, and playing tennis. She can be reached at eegan29@bu.edu

Social Media Manager | Jocelyn Mao

Jocelyn is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. Along with serving as the Social Media Director for WiCS, she is also the Photography Director for Spoon University and an active member in Girls Who Code. She is interested in human-computer interaction and designing user interfaces. In her free time, she loves cooking, grabbing coffee, thrifting, and reading psychological thrillers. Contact her at jocmao@bu.edu.

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