EmpowerTech: CET '25 Events

Women in Technology (WIT) and Cultivating Inclusion in Technology (CIT) invite all accepted students of the College of Engineering Technology to our EmpowerTech evening programs.

Discover your future in STEM with two dynamic groups dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging among students, with a focus on underrepresented communities in STEM. Join us to meet our members, connect with faculty, and explore opportunities to get involved with WIT, CIT, and the College of Engineering Technology.


Cultivating Inclusion in Technology Event

Friday, March 28th, 2025
Deadline to RSVP/Register: 3/24/25

All accepted students welcome!
5-8pm | optional social hour 8-9pm

Space is Limited! Register Now

Questions? Email cetcit@rit.edu 
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Women in Technology Event

Friday, April 4th, 2025
Deadline to RSVP/Register: 3/28/25

All accepted students welcome!
5-8pm | optional social hour 8-9pm

Space is Limited! Register Now

Questions? Email wit@rit.edu 
Visit us on Campus Groups!

March 28th Schedule: Cultivating Inclusion in Technology

Event will be held on the 1st Floor of Engineering Technology Hall (ENT). ENT Building 082 is accessible via Parking Lot J. 

Time

Activity

5 pm

Welcome Presentation - ENT1150

5:45 - 6:30pm

Student Dinner with Faculty - McGowan Commons

6:30 - 8pm

Small Group Connections (30-minute increments)

  • Affinity Group representative panel (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, First Nations Launch, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, etc.) 
  • Co-Op Presentations
  • Student Showcase of Projects

8pm

Student pick-up begins

8-9pm

*Optional* Social Hour with games and conversations with current students
**Families pick up students by 9pm

April 4th Schedule: Women in Technology

Event will be held in ENT's McGowan Commons, located on the 1st Floor of Engineering Technology Hall (ENT). ENT Building 082 is accessible via Parking Lot J. 

Time

Activity

4:30 - 5pm

Event check-in

5 - 5:45pm

Welcome, Overview of WIT, E-Board Introductions, Introduce Professors & Q+A

5:45 - 6:30pm

Student Dinner with Faculty

6:30 - 7:15pm

Group A: Student Showcase of Projects, including WIT Project Team; Group B: Co-Op Presentations

7:15 - 8pm

Group A: Co-Op Presentations including WIT Project TeamGroup B: Student Showcase of Projects

8pm

Student pick-up begins

8-9pm

*Optional* Social Hour with games, hosted by WIT E-board and Members
**Families pick up students by 9pm

These events are open to all accepted students regardless of sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, and/or national origin. View RIT nondiscrimination statement.