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Research Computing empowers UVA researchers to achieve more with cutting-edge computational resources. Our support team strives to create innovative solutions for researchers who need help solving complex optimization, parallelization, workflow, and data analysis issues. We build and maintain the University's best computing platforms while educating the next generation of researchers on the power of advanced computing.

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Mentoring for Girls In Computing is a volunteer organization that offers introductory lessons in coding to students at the Village School, a local Charlottesville middle school for girls. The club is composed of women students at the University of Virginia who have experience or interest in computing science. We hold meetings on grounds at UVA to plan curriculum, and we visit the middle school for an hour each week to teach these lessons. Alongside the lessons, we aim to foster positive relationships with the girls and to be role models for them. Our mission is to inspire young girls to pursue futures in technology through mentorship and hands-on learning experiences. As our organization body is composed of women computer science students, we know from experience the struggles of studying in a male-dominated field. By creating valuable and fun learning experiences, we hope to show them that it is worth it to pursue their interests, no matter the obstacles they come across. Additionally, other engineering and technical subjects will be introduced to the middle schoolers through projects and endeavors, such as Lego Education and guest speakers from female professors at UVA. Those interested in the club but who are not able to attend the Tuesday teaching sessions at the Village School are still encouraged to join MGIC. There are many opportunities to become involved outside of the sessions with the girls, such as curriculum creation and event planning.

WiCS at UVA is organized for educational purposes to spread awareness about issues confronting women in the field of technology, providing a network and community to inspire women to explore educational and professional opportunities in technology, grow interest in and knowledge of science and applications of modern computing, and increase recruitment and retention of women in computing science. We create a supportive and inclusive environment where women can network, share experiences, and mentor each other in navigating the field of computing, empowering you to pursue their interests through resources, workshops, and events aimed at building skills and confidence.

Common Cents (https://commoncents.org/) is a national nonprofit seeking to empower college students with the knowledge to manage their money and reach financial independence. We strive to make personal finance interactive, engaging, and appealing for a wide audience. Regardless of age, major, career, or income level, we seek to break the stigma and fear of personal finance and improve financial literacy. This organization was first launched at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and has expanded to other colleges such as Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and Florida State. After meeting with national leadership from UPenn, we were approved to start our own chapter at the University of Virginia. We now have an executive committee, approximately 30 members signed up, and Professor Dorothy Kelly of the McIntire School of Commerce as our faculty advisor. Our mission is to promote financial literacy both at UVA and in the wider Charlottesville community. At UVA, many undergraduate students lack basic personal finance skills necessary to live on their own. For example, too many 1st year students sign leases for 2nd year between September and October without fully understanding their rights or obligations under the expensive leases that local landlords make them sign. In addition, many sign up for credit cards and student loans, taking on debt for the first time, which leads to financial challenges early in their lives. It is our goal to promote financial literacy through guest speakers, lectures, and interactive activities. The need for financial literacy and personal finance basics is not only essential for UVA undergraduates, but extends to the local community. We want to help young people, minority groups and recent immigrants in the greater Charlottesville region similarly learn to better understand personal finance. This is why we are looking to partner with local high schools and Piedmont Virginia Community College to help promote financial literacy through presentations from Common Cents club members and to better prepare them for the financial decisions they will need to make in the near future. We hope to provide a great service opportunity for UVA students and help UVA make an impact on the local community through our mission.

ACM @ UVA is the student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery at the University of Virginia. We provide Computer Science/Engineering majors and enthusiasts with events to provide all academic, professional, and social opportunities.Social Engagement : We aim to promote the robust relationships amongst persons in the graduate and undergraduate bodies that have an interest in computing, believing that the computer science community is strengthened when we are able to befriend and learn from the diverse perspectives of others.Educational Opportunities : It is our objective to provide learning environments in which students can increase their knowledge of and interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management and applications of modern computing.Professional Development : Our goal is to encourage and assist students’ growth and preparation for the workforce. We aim to assist through helping prepare for real world jobs and problems. We also seek to encourage the formation of contacts with professionals in industry and graduate degree programs.Youth Outreach: As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, we actively engage with local Charlottesvilleschools. Through fun and educational computer science activities, we aim to inspire and nurture the next generation ofcomputer scientists.