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.
Mentorship Program
The Big Ten Academic Alliance Women+ in Technology (WIT) Mentorship Subcommittee is excited to announce applications for the cross-BTAA Mentorship Program are now open. This is a great opportunity to network and connect with professionals from outside your institution and build your career!
About the Program
The mentorship program will run from January – June 2025, with a kickoff orientation session in January. We will pair mentors with mentees across institutions to offer the best career growth, coaching, skill development, and leadership opportunities as possible.
This program is open to anyone with a Big Ten email address, regardless of an applicant’s gender identity. No prior mentorship experience is necessary.
Application Process
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please apply below by December 31.
From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence
February 26, 2025 | 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
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.
WIT Coffee Catch-ups
Time Change Announcement:
Beginning in January 2025, BTAA Coffee Catch-ups will kick off at 10:30 a.m. CT
on the third Wednesday of every month.
January 15, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT
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.