Women in Technology - Purdue University

Purdue WIT serves to attract, develop, retain and advance women in information technology roles across the Purdue community. 

• We seek to empower women in IT and help them define their career paths and achieve their goals. 
• We strive to reduce barriers for women in IT through personal and professional development, networking, social and educational programming and coaching opportunities. 
• We provide a forum for women and allies to foster collaboration and supportive relationships for across Purdue University and the greater IT community.

For general information, contact our Steering Committee co-chairs Lauren Fatse (lfatse@purdue.edu) and Deanna Shafer-Rater (deannar@purdue.edu).

 

BTAA WIT Coffee Catch-Up: January 21, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT  (11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET)

Self-care!
Facilitated by:  Sarah Cross, Northwestern University

Let's start off the new year with some self-care. What is your self-care mantra for this year, and how will you engage with it?

Register Here 

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Purdue WIT Virtual Event
From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence: Tackling Imposter Syndrome Together
January 22, 2026 • 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET

In this interactive virtual session, we’ll explore high-level insights into Imposter Syndrome what it is, why it’s so common, and how it impacts women in technology. You’ll learn practical strategies for moving from self-doubt to self-assurance, discover how self-compassion can help, and connect with colleagues to share experiences and solutions. This is your opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion, collaborate with peers, and walk away with personalized tools to boost your confidence.

Register Here

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BTAA WIT Virtual Mini Conferene
Building a Resume That Elevates Your Career
February 25, 2026 • 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

Featuring keynote speaker Ginger Hundgen from the University of Illinois, this engaging and practical session will provide actionable strategies to help you craft a resume that truly tells your story and strengthens your professional path.

Register Here

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BTAA WIT Coffee Catch-Up: March 18, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT  (11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET)

Project Management Tips and Tricks
Facilitated by:  Jennifer Murray, University of Michigan

Share your best project management tips, tools, and lessons learned. Swap ideas and discover new strategies.

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BTAA WIT Coffee Catch-Up: April 15, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT  (11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET)

How to Make Accessibility an Intentional Focus
Facilitated by:  TBA

How are you baking accessibility into what you do? Discuss practical ways to embed accessibility into every stage of your work. Share ideas, best practices, and tools to make inclusive design a priority.

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2025 Annual Mini-Conference - Imposter Syndrome: Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence

Beth Scheid, Associate Chief Information Officer at the University of Illinois, presented an amazing session on "How to manage Imposter Syndrome and Bringing Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence."

Watch the recording below:

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