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: June 18, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT

Tech Tools, what are some lesser known tools that you have used?
Facilitated by: Laura Gordon, Rutgers University

Tools have changed often over time.  Have you found some great tools that you would like to share with everyone? 

Register Here

BTAA WIT Coffee Catch-Up: July 16, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT

GenAI Can VS should. Eco impact!
Facilitated by: Sam Colquitt, University of Michigan

Dig deeper into the discussion started during the January Coffee Catch-up about GenAI and the ethical considerations of its use, focusing specifically on its environmental impact. 

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Purdue WIT Virtual Networking Lunch: July 18, 2025 | 12:00-12:30 p.m. ET

Come Share Your Story!

Connect with other Purdue Women in Technology. 

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link

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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