ACM Celebration of Women in Computing, Bean Feasa

ATU ACMW Student Chapter and Bilkent ACM-W Student Chapter successfully organised their first ACM-W celebration as a collaborative event between two buddy chapters. ACM Celebration of Women in Computing, Bean Feasa hosted by Atlantic Technological University on 24th of November

Below is a summary provided by Shreya Shantharama Shetty, Chair of the ATU ACMW Student Chapter and a Master’s student in DevOps at Atlantic Technological University in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland.  

We were thrilled to collaborate with the Bilkent ACM-W student chapter with which we connected as part of the ACM-W Buddy Project and engage participants from various corners of the world.  

The event featured an inspiring keynote by Dr. Virginia Grande, along with guest talks from esteemed speakers such as Dr. Tammie Bolling, Veronica Rogers, Ruth Lennon, and Evelyn Mc Glynn. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all the speakers for their valuable time and insightful contributions. One highlight of the event was the active participation of students, who not only discussed their role models but also put into practice the lessons learned in Evelyn’s Personal Branding workshop at the event on day 2. The enthusiasm and engagement of the attendees were truly remarkable. Following the event, we organised a pizza party for all the students, creating a fun and conducive environment for networking.  

We were delighted to welcome two exceptional students, Elif Şen and Zeynep Torun, from the Bilkent ACM-W chapter. Their presence ensured that our online members were well represented, and they took home spot prizes, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event. Invitations were extended to five universities from across Ireland, and the overall response was outstanding. We are grateful for the support of our sponsor, ACM, whose generosity contributed to the success of the event. The event was skilfully hosted by the ATU ACM-W Chair (myself) and the team, which includes Priyanka Polasi (Vice Chair), Sushmita Holthal Manjunath (Treasurer), Honnesh Muppala (Celebrations Chair), and Shreya Raghuvanshi (Social Media Chair). This dedicated team was led by ATU ACM-W Chapter Academic Lead, Ruth Lennon. 

I had the wonderful opportunity to serve as the anchor for the event, marking my first time as the Chair of the ATU ACMW, and I am grateful to Ruth Lennon for entrusting me with this significant responsibility. I express my sincere thanks to all the speakers, students, and Bilkent University ACM-W student chapter for their wonderful participation. The event was a resounding success, and we are excited about the positive impact it has had on fostering a sense of community and empowerment. 

We believe that sharing this experience will inspire and inform the wider ACM-W community.”



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