UT Austin Girls Who Code College Loops
University of Texas Austin
About UT Austin Girls Who Code College Loops
At the University of Texas in Austin, TX, Girls Who Code College Loops represents a grassroots movement to inspire and empower women in technology through community, collaboration, and shared learning. This student organization is part of Girls Who Code, an international nonprofit dedicated to closing the gender gap in the tech industry by equipping young women with the computing skills needed for 21st-century careers. The College Loops are built on the belief that everyone deserves access to quality tech education and a welcoming community of fellow learners. Led by passionate student leaders including computer science, informatics, and data science majors from across the Austin area, the organization creates a judgment-free space where women can explore technology together. Members come from diverse academic backgrounds and hometowns, bringing different perspectives and experiences to their shared mission of advancing women in tech. The organization goes beyond coding to foster meaningful connections, with team members interested in various tech specialties including product management, data analytics, machine learning, UX design, and software engineering. College Loops meetings focus on more than just technical skills—they're about building confidence, supporting one another, and creating a culture where women feel empowered to pursue technology careers. The collaborative challenges and mini-projects encourage participants to learn from each other while having fun and discovering new interests. By bringing together WiCS resources with Girls Who Code's national network and curriculum, the Austin-based College Loops provide local women with access to world-class programming education and a supportive community of peers who understand the unique experiences of women in technology.