Dear readers!
The University of Bremen invites participants to the summer universities for women in informatics/computing as well as engineering:
Informatica Feminale 2017
20th International Summer University for Women in Informatics / Computing
August 7 – 25, 2017
https://www.informatica-feminale.de
and the 20th anniversary celebration on August 9, 2017 from 11 a.m.
Ingenieurinnen-Sommeruni 2017
9th International Summer University for Women in Engineering
August 7 – 25, 2017
https://www.ingenieurinnen-sommeruni.de
The 20th Informatica Feminale, the International Summer University for Women in Informatics and Computing, and also the 9th Ingenieurinnen-Sommeruni, the International Summer University for Women in Engineering, will be held from August 7 to 25, 2017 at Bremen University, Germany.
Both summer universities are directed at women students of all disciplines, levels and different types of institutions of higher education as well as all women interested in computing, engineering and technology and women professionals from all over the world.
The program covers around 70 courses: introductory and basic content as well as advanced and specialized topics on an academic level. Various topics from computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, production, mechanical & process engineering and related interdisciplinary fields are offered. With a variety of classes such as materials, modeling and data analysis, software development, data privacy and security, robotics and technical infrastructures, data base systems, human computer interaction, operating systems, project and quality management, writing and presentation skills, communication skills and intercultural competence.
Women lecturers from science and practice will hold classes in small groups. Participants can take part in and earn credit points for classes, workshops and seminars, lasting one or several days. Courses will be taught in English and German. There are specific courses for student beginners as well as for advanced students and for practitioners who wish to get further education on a current academic level.
In addition, field trips to research institutes of both fields, Informatics and Engineering, at Bremen University and to regional companies as well as networking events will be organized. Several companies and institutions will give talks on job opportunities during the three weeks.
Students and unemployed are charged a one-time fee of 35 Euro for a participation of two weeks and 50 Euro for three weeks. Courses of both the summer universities can be combined. Employed women pay a fee of 35 Euro a day. During the entire summer university, childcare is provided for free.
Registration is possible via the websites until July 25, 2017.
Please inform your students, colleagues, friends and employees about the offerings of our summer universities.
Thank you very much for supporting us!
With best regards
Veronika Oechtering
Center of Excellence Women in Science and Technology
University of Bremen
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