WiT is for students, faculty, and alumni of HUGSE. As an organization, WiT brings together individuals of diverse backgrounds, interests, experiences, knowledge, and understanding of technology and being female. Our mission is to build a community of women who are interested and involved in technology. Our Goals To give women in technology at HUGSE a platform from which to actively demonstrate and integrate their work in the Harvard community. To extend the ideas and values of educated and innovative women in technology beyond the walls of Harvard. To join as educators to act as role-models for girls and women in the community and to influence society at large. To network and establish relationships among women who have both similar and different backgrounds and experiences.   WiT engages in various activities, such as: Presentations, speakers Technology demonstrations Alumni database (an on-line secure resource for WiT members and alumni) WiT mentoring in the community Panel discussions Web construction & maintenance On-line WiTalk On-line project community Fundraisers Career and collegial resource (web-based) Wine & cheese nights WiT 'Zine WiT Listserv How does WiT generate interest? Technology is a fleeting yet continuously emerging field and there are always new and interesting experiences to be gained from other women (and men) who are involved some aspect of it. By joining WiT, one can both give and receive valuable experiences from a community of learners in technology. What kind of time commitment is required of a WiT member? WiT does not "require" any time commitment per se. However, in order to be an active participant, you should communicate with WiT in some form or another (i.e., email, attending meetings, holding position). What are the benefits of joining WiT? WiT will provide a place to share ideas, make good friends, network, learn, get inspired, create, present, organize, eat, fundraise, laugh, talk, collaborate, express, debate, intellectualize, socialize, write, design, research, teach, integrate, and experience something completely new! Does it cost to join WiT? No. Currently, there are no dues to join WiT. WiT relies solely on the support of the community through fundraising events as well as a nominal allowance from the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at HUGSE.     [Home] [About WiT] [WiT Events] [Members] [Projects] [WiT Pioneers] [WiTalk] [Links] [Contact WiT]