Hi everyone!

A few GWiCS updates:

* Last call for Go CODE Girl volunteers! The event is next Saturday Feb 13 from 1 - 4pm. We have an awesome group of GWiCS volunteers helping run this virtual event for young girls interested in computer science and technology. We're having a quick training session for volunteers tomorrow at 3pm. Please email us if you're interested and we'll invite you to the session! * Merch alert! This year GWiCS is offering merch, and we're looking for one of you to create the design. You have until Feb 21 (end of reading week) to submit your designs to gwics@uoguelph.camailto:gwics@uoguelph.ca. We'll hold a vote, and the winner will receive free merch! Check our Slack channel for more design guidelines. * Stay tuned for some social events in March, including a GWiCS celebration for International Women's Day 🎉

Upcoming things:

* A free AI Conference for undergraduate students is happening on Feb 6 - free to attend! Click herehttps://mcgillailearn.com/ to learn more. * The AI4Good Lab is a tuition-free machine learning bootcamp and AI project incubator for women-identified STEM students and graduates across Canada. Applications are open and are due February 14th - click herehttps://www.ai4goodlab.com/apply to apply! * Lighthouse Labs 21-Day Data Challenge is starting February 17th! "Participants will build a daily data science practice by progressing through a fun 21-day storyline. They’ll learn the fundamentals of using data by helping the game’s protagonist, Dot, adapt to their new off-the-grid lifestyle. Multiple chances to win cool prizes!" Click herehttps://data-challenge.lighthouselabs.ca/start?utm_source=participatingpartner&utm_medium=emailblast&utm_campaign=21daydatachallenge for more info, and feel free to use our Slack channel to find a partner to work with.

That's all for now - have an awesome weekend!

Maddie & Mary GWiCS Leaders

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