Our Scholars and Affiliates benefit tremendously from meaningful and ongoing interactions with industry professionals working in many different technology sectors and roles. We are committed to creating opportunities for our students to meet and learn from successful women and members of other underrepresented groups working in engineering and computing positions.
Ways to Engage
Organizations and individuals can support and connect with CWIT in a variety of ways, including:
- Networking with CWIT Scholars and Affiliates (see more below)
- Serving as an industry mentor (see more below)
- Sponsoring CWIT Scholars and Affiliates to attend tech-related conferences
- Providing financial support for CWIT programs and initiatives
- Supporting our K-12 outreach events
Explore opportunities to support and engage with our community by reviewing the CWIT Engagement Information Sheet.
Networking Opportunities
Industry professionals are invited to participate in networking receptions and workshops designed for CWIT Scholars and Affiliates. One signature events include the Fall Networking event and Spring into Leadership event.
For more information on participating, contact:
📞 Cindy Greenwood, CWIT Associate Director
📧 cindyg@umbc.edu | (410) 455-3881
Industry Mentoring Program
Apply to become a mentor for a CWIT, Cyber, or T-SITE Scholar! Mentors are matched with juniors each summer for the upcoming academic year, running from September to mid-August. Applications are accepted year-round, with status updates provided by mid-September.
For more information, contact:
📞 Jess Myers, CWIT Associate Director
📧 jessm@umbc.edu | (410) 455-3109
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