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.
ANNUAL MINI CONFERENCE
From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence
February 26, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 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.
March 19, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT
Handling Non-promotable Work/Tasks
Facilitated by: Krista Dunger, University of Michigan
Often, we might be assigned non-promotable tasks without realizing the impact they have on our overall well-being and career path. We will collaborate in groups and listen to how folks have recognized they are being assigned non-promotable tasks and ways to navigate them. What will this project do for me? How do folks outside of my team see this work? How am I being perceived? What can *I* do about it?
April 16, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT
Networking / Get To Know Each Other
Facilitated by: Deanna Shafer-Rater, Purdue University
Join us to network and have the opportunity to connect with peers and build relationships in a friendly and relaxed environment.