Welcome to
GirlsCANCompute
Empowering girls through
computation, competition and conversation
About Us and Our Mission
GirlsCANCompute is a non-profit organisation with the aim of creating the next generation of computation-loving girls, regardless of their background or past experiences. We offer free classes in community centres, where students explore the fields of math and computational linguistics through preparation for national and international contests and interactive discussions.
Our organisation is based in Vancouver, Canada, where relatively few girls appear to take part in computational contests, most likely due to a lack of exposure at a young age. GirlsCANCompute hopes to help to fill in this gap and inspire girls to dive into the fascinating world of problem solving. Whether students join the program to improve contest performance or deepen their understanding of unique concepts, they will receive engaging classes taught by motivated high school students with vast experience.
Programs
Founder's Message
"When I was younger, I would often spend time in the library in Singapore. Invariably, I would walk out of the building with a mystery book under my arm. Agatha Christie was my favourite author, and I would spend hours trying to utilise the different hints carefully placed throughout her novels to decipher the mysteries. Similarly, the moment I discovered the fields of math and computational linguistics, I was drawn towards them because of their problem-solving components.
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When I moved to Vancouver, Canada, I noticed that there was an underrepresentation of girls in computational competitions. That's when I decided to create GirlsCANCompute."
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- Sophia Behar, Founder & CEO
Resources
Podcast Episodes
The Linguistic Corner is a podcast for anyone eager to dive into the world of computational linguistics and beyond. Our mission? To spark a deeper appreciation for this fascinating field among listeners of all ages and backgrounds. Join host Sophia Behar for engaging interviews with expert guests! Click here to view all of the episodes.
