ACM-W Europe August 2025 Newsletter
In this issue:
womENcourageTM 17 – 19 September 2025
ACM-W Europe Celebration of Women in Computing 2025
Final Call: Last Chance to Register! Secure your spot here!
Let’s come together to share ideas, connect with like-minded professionals, and make an impact. Keep an eye on the website for more details.
womENcourage™ 2025 Hackathon is almost here – and this is your last chance to secure your spot!
Theme: Computer Science – A Catalyst for Educational Change
Open to all backgrounds & skill levels – from beginners to experienced coders.
Build diverse, international teams & create tech solutions that drive educational change.
Don’t miss the opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and make an impact!
Blog series – ACM-W Scholarship Spotlights
Welcome to ACM Scholar Spotlights, a series where we shine a light on the inspiring paths of students in computing who received the 2024 ACM-W scholarship. Through their own words, we hear how they found their place in tech, what motivates them, and how they’re making an impact. These stories reflect not only technical achievement, but also courage, curiosity, and community.
Miriana Calvano, a young researcher from Italy whose curiosity about technology and passion for Human-Computer Interaction are guiding her journey toward becoming a university professor and advancing ethical, inclusive research in AI.
Carlota Vazquez Gonzalez, a PhD student in Informatics at King’s College London. From her research on non-verbal communication in videoconferencing to her leadership in co-founding the Women in Computer Science Society, Carlota is passionate about making technology more empathetic and inclusive.
Chaymaa Dkouk El Ferroun, a master’s student in Computer Science whose journey from a love of mathematics to an inspiring experience at womENcourage highlights her passion for innovation, diversity, and supporting women in technology.
Andrea Belen Cretu Toma, a fourth-year Computer Engineering student at Universitat Jaume. Andrea shares her journey into technology, her first experience at womENcourage, and the inspiration she gained to overcome challenges and support other women in tech.
Announcements
ACM Awards and Advanced Grades of Membership Deadlines
Each year ACM recognizes outstanding achievements of its members through awards that cover a spectrum of professional and technological areas and different stages of professional development.
To learn more about awards, we recommend the article by the ACM President Cherri M. Pancake, who dispels some common myths about ACM Awards and Honors in the Communications of the ACM, August 2019. One of the myths is that the ACM Awards never honour people working outside North America. Prof. Pancake writes that even though nothing would make ACM committees happier than to recognise the achievements of people from around the globe, there are very few nominations. Source: Dispelling Common Myths About ACM Awards and Honors.
Call for ACM Senior Member Nominations
The Senior Member advanced grade of membership recognizes ACM members with at least 10 years of professional experience and 5 years of continuous ACM Professional membership. Nominations are accepted on a quarterly basis. The next deadline for nominations is September 3, 2023.
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For SIG-specific Awards, please visit here.
For ACM Advanced Grades of Membership, please visit here.
Thank you for joining us in recognizing the accomplishments of ACM Women in Europe and ensuring they are nominated for ACM Awards they deserve.
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