Women represent half the U.S labor force and more then half of all undergraduates, yet just 18% of scientists and engineers employed in industry today are women.That statistic isn’t likely to change soon given that women still represent a mere 20% or less of graduates with majors in engineering, physics, computer science and similar fields, according to the National Science Foundation. - Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology The department of computer science and statistics encourages all female students to achive academic success, embrace technical professions and learn the skills of leadership. We started a new chapter of woman in computer science 2006 spring semester. If you would like to receive notifications about events or meetings, please send an email to Krissy McCooey. The current group is organized under   Chair Dr. Joan Peckham (Computer Science)   Delegate Krissy McCooey   Delegate Britnee Morgan Resources   Advance, University Of Rhode Island   Women's Center   Women's Studies Department   Affirmitive Action Office 2006 Events   - Feb 14 : Meeting to start a new chapter of woman in Computer Science.   - Mar 26 : Potluck . (Pictures)   - April 26 : Ice Cream Social . Let us get together before the semester is over.     Copyright © 2006. All rights reserved. Department of Computer Science and Statistics, University of Rhode Island