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At Alpha Kappa Psi, we believe in pursuing our passions and supporting each other in everything we do. We know that by working together we can excel professionally, build more meaningful relationships, and have fun at the same time. Our chapter consists of business leaders, engineers, musicians, athletes, future doctors, and more. We are truly diverse but united by our drive to work hard and reach higher.

We will offer you resources and support so you can succeed both at the University of Rochester and beyond. But as part of our chapter, you will gain more than just networking opportunities and professional connections; you will have a family, a brotherhood.

Thank you for your interest in our chapter.

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The objectives of this chapter shall be to promote the professional development of its members through its programs, and to contribute to the development of chemical engineering at the University of Rochester through activities involving faculty and student members.

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To be the premier organization for promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences to our diverse communities throughout the world.

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The Astronomy Club is designed for anyone with an interest in astronomy, be it observational astronomy, or just a desire to ponder the big questions of the cosmos. The club aims to make good use of university facilities such as the Mees Observatory to give everyone an opportunity to experience the night sky in a new way. The club also utilizes its own array of telescopes on campus and promotes naked eye stargazing.

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The Audio Engineering Society's mission is to promote the science and practice of audio by bringing students, faculty, alumni, leaders of the industry, and ideas together.

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The BCS & Neuroscience Undergraduate Council aims to connect BCS & Neuroscience students with professors and regularly pass on information about research opportunities, speakers, and more!

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Mentor-Mentee Pairings, Student/Faculty Luncheon, Family Science Day, lab tours, regular emails regarding opportunities and guest speakers, and volunteering!

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The goal of BMES is to "promote the profession of Biomedical Engineering through study, research and discussion of the fields of Biomedical Engineering." The BMES encourages student interaction and collaboration and allows the students to come together under a common banner. Our university chapter is also a great place for discussion of issues that a Biomedical Engineering student may have.
The University of Rochester BMES is active in hosting a wide variety of academic, social, mentoring, and career focused events. Past events have included internship and post-undergrad panels, student/faculty events, and engineering socials. BMES also plans the BME Fall Picnic and annual BME Banquet.

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The Charles Drew Pre-Health Society is devoted to raising awareness on the University of Rochester campus and in the Rochester community about all issues related to healthcare and the health professions. We offer educational opportunities and speakers, community outreach and community service activities, and foster mentorship among students.

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Being an active member of the CDrew community gives you access to tons of Pre-Health related resources including discounts for certain Kaplan products, a network of senior pre-health members, and workshops to pad your resume and medical school applications.

Join us on CCC and attend our meetings!

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The purpose of CSUG is to promote collaboration and a sense of community among not only the
students of the Computer Science department, but also members of the University at large. The
Council focuses on issues that relate to the field of Computer Science, specifically, including
social and academic concerns.

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Connect with the Computer Science Community at the University of Rochester
Get information about the different events being organized by CSUG and other related clubs
Be a part of our mini hackathons and our annual hackathon, DandyHacks
Get information about different internship postings, strategies and interview technique
Enhance your CS skills outside of classes as well
Get help from our CSUG tutors for various CS courses
Approach us with any new idea you have regarding a project or event and we can make it happen

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Our organization's mission is to promote interest and encourage University of Rochester students to learn more about the consulting industry, as well as, supporting the development of consulting career opportunities through a creative process.

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Rochester Design aims to create a community of students attending the University of Rochester interested in design-related fields. We provide resources, workshops, and critiques to improve skills and encourage innovation for both those new and experienced in design. Rochester Design provides informal undergraduate academic and pre-professional advising, enabling members to pursue careers in design. We take requests from other students and organizations in the University community in order to offer affordable design work on campus, and provide members with real client experiences.

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The University of Rochester Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB-UR) seeks to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects. We provide an environment for students to apply their academic skills to real world problems in an internationally responsible and globally beneficial way. Our vision is a world in which all communities have the capacity to meet their basic human needs.

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The Fortè Foundation is a non-profit consortium of leading companies and top business schools working together to launch women into fulfilling, significant careers through access to business education, opportunities, and a community of successful women.

As the second chapter of the Fortè Foundation, we, Fortè Campus at Rochester, aim to create a strong and supportive network of driven and ambitious undergraduate Rochester students. We are committed to supporting women as they expand their business and leadership skills through educational resources, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities.

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An active member will receive opportunities to engage directly with the Forte Foundation through business and leadership events(conferences, webinars') around the United States. From the year 2019, active members will also benefit from graduate mentor from the prestigious Simon Business School. These mentors have different backgrounds and have at least 3 years of experience working for prestigious companies, so all majors are welcome!
Remember, business and leadership skills are needed whatever majors you are in!

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The purpose of Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) is to help students bridge the gap between theory and practice in computer science and software engineering through Google developer technologies. By joining GDSC, students grow their knowledge in a peer-to-peer learning environment and build solutions for local businesses and their community.

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GDSC will host information sessions, workshops, talks and student-community collaborative projects centered around the latest and greatest in technology, entrepreneurship and beyond, all with the support of the Google Developers community. At our club, students from all majors are welcome to join and learn about a wide range of technical topics where new skills are gained. Another important part of GDSC is the nationwide GDSC Solution Challenge, where students use their skills with technology to build great solutions for local problems - entering them in a contest to win a trip to the Google I/O event

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"IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through its more than 423,000 members in over 160 countries, and its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted voice for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe." (www.ieee.org)

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University of Rochester Korea Connection (URKC) is a pre-professional student organization that connects our members to career-related opportunities in Korea. We aim to form bridges between currently enrolled students and U of R alumni, between Korean companies and students interested in or planning to work in Korea, between students who are preparing to or currently are studying abroad in Korea and local students studying in Korea, and between transfer/exchange students from Korea and current U of R students.

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The Linguistics Undergraduate Council aims to foster a community within the linguistics department where students can network, discuss topics of interest, and find support in their studies.

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The Linguistics Undergraduate Council aims to provide a community within the linguistics department where students can further involve themselves. This community provides a space for involvement, discussion, networking, and fun. We aim to foster the growth of the University of Rochester's linguistics-interested students by raising awareness of linguistics as an academic area of study on campus, building a social group of like-minded students, and hosting events that will allow students to explore and grow within the discipline.
The organization hosts workshops, reading groups, guest speakers, movie screenings, game nights, hikes, professor meet and greets, a peer reviewed working papers for undergrads, and more. We hope that with diverse set of events, we can encourage involvement and discussion from students at any interest or comfort level within the discipline, as well as related fields such as Brain & Cognitive Sciences, Philosophy, Computer Science, Anthropology, Psychology, and more where they intersect with language. We truly love linguistics and sharing it with those who care to be involved!

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UR Makers is an interdisciplinary group focused bringing together engineering and the arts in a variety of fun and educative projects. Weekly meetings held in Rettner's MakerSpace.

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Help students get financial markets and investing knowledge, regardless of their educational pursuit. Open for everyone to learn about Finance and connect with people who share their interests.

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The Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) seeks to increase exposure and opportunities to those they serve, by inspiring change and increasing diversity in the medical field. This is done by fostering an environment where Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other ethnic minority students can receive academic support, professional and leadership development, networking opportunities, peer mentoring and more.

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We, the students of the Minority Business Alliance (MBA) at the University of Rochester, intend to promote professional development and connect undergraduate minority students with Internship opportunities in the Financial Industry. The Minority Business Alliance aims to mentor, educate, advocate, and connect all minority students with career and financial literacy resources that will help to contribute to their academic and professional success.

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The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who EXCEL academically, SUCCEED professionally, and positively IMPACT the community!

One fiyah, More fiyahh

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Membership within our organization grants students the ability to attend the National Society of Black Engineers annual convention where they can network with major companies and are also given the opportunity of being a NSBE lifetime member; this comes with the ability to have joint membership for other STEM organizations, KAPLAN test preparation, academic support, leadership development, scholarships and grants, community engagement, subscriptions to NSBE magazines and much more!

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To promote and advance the study of light by creating and fostering a community dedicated to optics.

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Stay connected to hear about our upcoming outreach and professional development opportunities and social events.

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Our organization is dedicated to nurturing a community of college students passionate about orthopedics. By fostering a collaborative environment, we aim to provide comprehensive educational resources, hands-on training opportunities, and mentorship programs that cultivate a profound understanding of musculoskeletal health. Through our commitment to innovation and inclusivity, we aim to raise awareness about the dynamic field of orthopedics.

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oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ students of all majors to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating an environment that nurtures innovation, leadership, and advocacy. We provide a space on campus for queer students and allies to network, bond, and see themselves represented in their majors.

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To support the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester in our fullest way possible so they can assist and enable young people of all backgrounds to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens through empowering youth programs.

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The Pre-dental Club at the University of Rochester will be dedicated to supporting and providing pre-dental students with the resources they need in order to be successful in their academics as well as providing the volunteering, shadowing, and research opportunities necessary to have a well-rounded dental school application. The pre-dental club focuses on bringing more awareness to dentistry as a possible pre-health field at the University of Rochester curriculum for students to become interested in and get into. Professionals in Dentistry have often times lacked overall diversity thus, raising awareness on the importance of Oral Care on campus can also facilitate greater interest to many groups on campus.

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The University of Rochester Pre-Law Society is established for the purpose of providing undergraduate students with the opportunity to learn about law school and its associated admissions process. In addition, the University of Rochester Pre-Law Society aims to encourage undergraduates to learn more about legal processes and professions.

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The Pre-Law Society is the University of Rochester's first organization for students interested in entering the legal profession. By working with faculty, lawyers, LSAT prep companies, and outside professionals, we host events that help students both prepare for law school and explore new areas and facets of law.

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An organization for coordinating, supporting, and housing competitive and non-competitive student-led robotics projects. We also aim to educate members in robotics-related tools and techniques useful for these projects such as programming, computer-aided design, 3D printing, robotics algorithms, and embedded systems techniques.

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Our members may participate in one or multiple of our student-led robotics projects or begin their own new project at the beginning of each semester. The UR Robotics Club provides funding, storage, and advisor oversight to these projects. Members may also participate in our educational workshops on robotics-related topics and our campus events exploring the ongoing robotics research occurring on campus.

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The mission of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for students to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.

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Our aim is to turn conversation into action. Members can expect to get personal exposure to interesting speakers, have hands-on experience in creating and executing service events, and they will be welcomed into a network with over 250,000 active Rotaractors across the globe. Furthermore, our parent organization Rotary has over 1.2 million active Rotarians internationally.

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The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers aims to increase positive visible impact and diversity of Asian heritage scientists and engineers on campus, to build a bridge between the university and employers for the networking possibilities and business connections, and to give back to the Rochester community. Our mission is to create a place for other people to learn and connect culturally, and to support its students, not only academically and professionally, but also in individual growth and development.

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As a member of UR SASE, you have access to a valuable support network, as well as several opportunities to grow yourself as a leader and budding professional. One of the biggest events we do each semester is we attend a professional conference where over 150+ employers attend. This is a great place for you to network and earn a job/internship. We also host and participate in several events relating to professional development, cultural empowerment, and community service. From workshops and conferences, to celebrations and recognition of diversity in all our meetings, to panels and other events discussing the unique experience of Asians in the professional world, members are empowered and prepared to strive for their goals. The support of this family allows UR SASE members to grow into confident, capable, and all-around amazing individuals as they go through their college life, and beyond. As a member of UR SASE, your #SASEfam will always be there for you.

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Our mission in SEESS is to bring together students who are enthusiastic about the environmental sciences, earth sciences, and geosciences. We aim to foster a strong community where our students can bond over similar passions while expanding their academic and professional networks.

SEESS intents to expose students to the earth and environmental sciences outside the classroom through seminars, guest speakers in related fields, educational field trips, group discussions, and other social events. We plan to inform students about career paths after college, prepare them for graduate school, and provide crucial networking opportunities. SEESS is a resource, a support system, and a way of uniting all students, staff, and faculty in the Earth & Environmental Sciences department.

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The benefits given to the students in SEESS will be to:
~ Have the opportunity to meet professionals in their respective fields.
~ Learn about different career paths in the earth and environmental sciences.
~ Meet faculty and other students within the department.
~ Have fun!

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SHPE promotes the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social equity. We are brought together by heritage, social responsibility and desire to improve the equality of all people through the use of science and technology. We value excellence in education, professional pursuits and leadership. We obtain excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity and continuous improvement.

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The University of Rochester chapter of the National Society of Physics Students is
dedicated to supporting students in their study of physics and to ameliorating the
appreciation of science by the University community and the public.

On campus we facilitate group projects and social activities amongst physics
students as well as providing free tutoring for all physics classes. Off campus, our
outreach program aims to share our enthusiasm for physics with students in the
Rochester area.

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Our purpose is to promote faculty-student interaction, to serve as a guiding force for Biology majors/interests, provide networking opportunities through events, and to cater to the needs of the membership through member input.

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Members of our group could enjoy the robust connection with professors not only through research panels, but also through activities such as professor luncheon and professor volleyball. Protean research expo and panels will be offered to allow our members to get in touch with frontier science and research opportunities. Peer advisors, TAs and even professors are available in our weekly study group for our members. Gaining a membership would also be eligible for research shadowing program.

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The Society of Undergraduate Public Health Students is devoted to connecting those with a common interest in public health. We aim to bridge the gap between the various disciplines in public health and to create public health opportunities by fostering connections between students, faculty, and the community. In addition, we aim to educate the student body about issues in public health through our events.

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SUSS works to spread interest about statistics on campus among students through varying promotional events, fundraisers, co-sponsorships. Help statistics students with classes, career opportunities, advising, and build a statistics community on campus.

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The Society of Women Engineers is an organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering. Our aim is to build leadership skills, provide networking opportunities, and instill a strong sense of mutual support and community.

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SWAP aims to improve recruitment and retention rates for gender minorities in physics, especially women, throughout the university and local community.

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The purpose of this organization is to establish a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about sports analytics. We will learn the trades of the sports analytics industry and work on collaborative projects in an attempt to break into the world of sports analytics post-graduation.

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Sustainability through Engineering is a project-based organization focused on sustainability with an engineering focus. We strive to promote sustainability on campus and within the local community by:
- Designing student-led engineering projects.
- Fostering a collaborative environment for the dissemination of engineering knowledge across traditional boundaries.
- Educating the local community on sustainable policies and practices, with a particular focus on sustainable technologies.

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With the organization you can explore the intersection between engineering and sustainability, network with other engineers in the field, gain leadership and technical experience, and create impact.

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To cultivate and celebrate women's ambition through connecting our members to industry leaders, professional development resources, and career opportunities.

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The purpose of the Undergraduate Anthropology Council (U.A.C.) is to promote a fuller understanding of the field of anthropology and related fields through interaction with students, faculty, and staff at the University of Rochester. U.A.C., by encouraging dialogue between students, faculty, and staff, hopes to emphasize the ways in which anthropological knowledge can enrich and broaden the perspective students to the many other fields of study offered at the University of Rochester.

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We seek to maintain a group of students interested in chemistry and to foster that interest in these students and in the community at large. We do this via social, educational, and outreach events throughout the year.

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Monday, Genesse 309, 8-9 pm.
Wednesday, Douglass 401, 7-8 pm.

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Members can build their professional network by interacting with University of Rochester professors and being involved in community based events throughout the year.

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Promoting data science as a major and career path. Educating members about technical and conceptual data science topics. Hosting events to bolster connections, communication, and passion within the University's Data Science community. Connecting undergraduates with industry professionals and alumni.

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We strive to engage students in the English subject and appreciate how English impacts us, you can learn what to do with an English major/minor within the university as well as participate in events relating to English hosted by the U of R.

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The purpose of UFC shall be to provide the University of Rochester community with a safe and
creative space for fellow filmmakers, artists, and non artists of all kinds to enjoy the art of
filmmaking. The council will provide workshops and opportunities for students to expand their
filmmaking knowledge and experience.Students will learn, discuss, and practice all things film
through workshops, discussions, and video projects. Each project will be allowed an entire semester to be made, where it will go through various stages of production.

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The goal of FEC is to foster a friendly environment where students interested in Economics and Finance can network with each other and learn about great career opportunities. Also, we aim to better connect the students to the faculty, the University of Rochester alumni, and the professionals outside of the University. Through events with professionals, closer interaction with the economics department faculty, networking events and other programs, FEC provides a forum for students of any specialty interested in Economics, Business, and Finance.

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The UHC is an organization by and for students interested in the study of history. We host events related to historical and historiographical topics and collaborate with the History Department to promote lectures, workshops, and panel discussions.

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Members will be able to meet new people taking similar majors and expand their social circle. Members will also have greater access to the history department given the UHC's relationship with the history department.

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Philosophy Council is a relaxed club for students to share ideas, viewpoints, and perspectives about different philosophical concepts. We meet every Friday from 3:30 - 5 PM in the Philosophy/Linguistics lounge on the fifth floor of Lattimore Hall. Our discussions are open to all students from all majors and walks of life - we specifically design them to be accessible and assume no prior knowledge of philosophy.

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Our mission: to promote the pursuit of a well rounded political science and international relations experience for majors, minors, and other interested parties. To facilitate substantive and educated discussions relevant to the modern political arena. To encourage an exchange of ideas and an open dialogue between students, and to increase student satisfaction with their educational experience and enhance student-faculty relationships.

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We want to expose students to project-based UX Research and Design to enable portfolio growth and professional learning opportunities. We want to get students from diverse backgrounds and with different academic interests involved to learn about the benefits of UX and where in their lives they can apply it.

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The UR Women and Minorities in Computing (WiC-MiC) aims to create a support network through
mentorship, education, and resources for historically underrepresented minorities within the field of
computer science. This network includes first-generation students, women, LGBTQIA+ students, and historically
underrepresented racial groups (Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous Peoples, and Native
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander), both at our institution and within the greater computer science community.

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We offer a supportive environment for women, minorities, and their allies in the tech field. We provide networking opportunities, speakers, and workshop to learn from.