Women+ in Technology

Women+ in Technology

Welcome to the Big Ten Academic Alliance Women+ in IT community!

The WIT peer group was created in 2018 and sponsored by BTAA CIOs to strengthen recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in IT across the Big Ten.

This diverse group has been created to expand connections to one another, and provide a place for respectful dialogue, timely questions, and broad sharing of best practices and insights.

This group is open to staff, researchers, faculty, and administrators at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities.

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Register Now: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence Mini-Conference

February 26, 2025 | 11:00am - 1:00pm CST

From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence
Featured Speaker:  Beth Scheid, Associate Chief Information Officer, University of Illinois 

Join us for an interactive session on how to manage Imposter Syndrome and bring Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence, presented by Beth Scheid, Associate Chief Information Officer at the University of Illinois. We will then have the opportunity to work with BTAA colleagues and take a deep dive into finding solutions and our own self-confidence.

Registration is required. Use this link to register. 

WIT Coffee Catch-ups

   Time Change Announcement:
   Beginning in January 2025, BTAA Coffee Catch-ups will kick off at 10:30 AM Central Time 
   on the third Wednesday of every month. 

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December 18, 2024 | 9:00am - 10:00am CST

Neurodivergence in the Workplace: You Are Not Broken 
Facilitated by:  Kimmaree Murday and Eric Postel, Indiana University

This one-hour session will explore real-world scenarios to discuss how to foster understanding and how to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

 

NOTE: Coffee Catch-Ups will now start at 10:30am CST 

January 15, 2025 | 10:30am - 11:00am CST

Ethical AI: Wishful Thinking or Reality?
Facilitated by: Victoria Abramenka-Lachheb, University of Michigan

Please join us for a coffee catch-up on the critical topic of AI, specifically GenAI. As this technology rapidly advances, becoming integrated into both our daily and professional lives, it brings significant ethical challenges and concerns. Are these ethical issues an inevitable trade-off for the unprecedented efficiency that AI offers, or can we aim for something better? In our thought-provoking discussion, we'll explore what it takes to make AI more inclusive, ethically-driven, and trustworthy. We’ll also look ahead to the future of AI technology and consider how ethical considerations can enhance its usability and impact. Let’s come together to discuss, question, and envision a future where AI not only revolutionizes our lives but does so in a fair and ethical manner