If you enjoy solving problems and want to make a difference, computer science may be the career for you! Computer scientists have the knowledge and skills to solve tomorrow's problems. Their creativity and ingenuity help improve healthcare, revolutionize our educational system, strengthen national security, create social networks, shape public policies, and more.
Explore Computer Science and Purdue University at WICS: Women in Computer Science Career Day. WICS is designed for high school junior and senior females to learn about careers in CS, meet current students, and stretch their creativity with a fun computing project. No prior computer experience required! Parents and guidance counselors are welcome to attend, and are invited to a special session while the students participate in the computing project.
Students and guidance counselors are invited to RSVP below, and include up to two guests.
Event Details
Monday, October 26: 9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Lawson Computer Science Building, Room 3102
Department of Computer Science
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
If you have any further needs or are unable to attend please contact us at kwiens@cs.purdue.edu.
Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved for October 25th at the Union Club Hotel on campus
in the Purdue Memorial Union. Queen, double, and twin rooms are $92.00 per night + tax and deluxe rooms are $119 per night + tax.
Please call 1-800-320-6291 by October 15th to reserve a room with your name.
Travel and Parking
West Lafayette is off I-65, approximately 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis
and about 125 miles southwest of Chicago. Parking is available at no charge
in the University Street Parking Garage, across Third St. from the Lawson
building. Campus Map