Girls Who Code @ UVA

Girls Hoo Code: The Podcast

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Keep up with Girls Who Code @ UVA and hear from guest speakers about navigating the world of STEM as a woman

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Nov 30, 2025

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Episodes

CS Horror Stories 30.11.2025

Guest speakers discuss CS horror stories and how to advocate for yourself in an evolving landscape as a woman or ally in STEM.

Human Networks, Not Neural 01.10.2025

AI is everywhere. But who is actually pushing the boundaries of the tool? Varun Saxena sheds light on this subject at UVA CS Research, along with how he stays connected with his peers throughout the process.

Mrs. D Decodes Education 05.06.2025

Sit down with Joann DiGennaro, founder and president of the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), to explore her incredible journey through science, diplomacy, STEM advocacy, and why she's called "Mrs. D"!

CS Survival Guide, Ep 4 - Hacking the Hackathon 28.04.2025

Want to win a hackathon? Henna Panjshiri, a winner of the 2023 GWC Hackathon, shares some tips on strategizing for the win and viewing hackathons as fun!

CS Survival Guide, Ep 3 - Coveting Certificates 21.04.2025

UVA's Rohan Singh has 11 certificates from all sorts of companies! Learn from him how certification impacts one's career search and CS education.

CS Survival Guide, Ep 2 - UVA CS Course Advice 14.04.2025

UVA CS Upperclassmen reflect on the best and worst of CS electives at UVA in hopes to inspire Underclassmen!

CS Survival Guide, EP 1 - Recruitment Tips 08.04.2025

Mike cojocea, who has reviewed several intern applications for Swift, discusses tips on landing that dream job through resume format, interview skills, and more!

How'd CS Get Here? 01.04.2025

Wamia Said, a UVA alumna, discusses her journey combining Computer Science and Biology. To the students interested in interdisciplinary paths, this episode uncovers how CS can be used in fields far beyond tech startups.

Data Science Debrief with UVA’s School of DS Directors 28.02.2025

The School of Data Science has some up and coming programs, such as the DS Undergrad, Graduate, and Minor. Listen as the directors of each discuss admissions, the future of the programs, and how data is shaping the next generation. Whether you're considering applying, curious about the evolving field, or just love a good conversation about the intersection of data and decision-making, this epi...

Advice From the CS Past, Present, and Future 19.12.2024

Alumna Caroline Bell gives advice to undergraduates in UVA computing sciences and reflects on her new life as a developer at Capital One. See a glimpse of post university life while learning how to navigate the waters in the engineering world.

TL;DR - 6 Minute Overview of Girls Hoo Hack 13.10.2024

Today we have one of our hackathon co-directors, Evelyn, with us! Our annual hackathon Girls Hoo Hack (GHH) is right around the corner, on October 19th and 20th, so we’re going to talk a bit about hackathons and GHH in particular today.

Trailblazing Medicine: A Conversation with 96-Year-Old Pioneer Helene Hill, Ph.D 07.10.2024

Welcome back! This episode, we are joined by Helene Hill, a Professor Emerita at Rutgers University Medical School, a co-author of more than 80 peer-reviewed publications, a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School, and most important of all -  a powerful representation of what women in STEM face on a daily basis. With a passion for the sciences, Helene has had a variety of experiences in the...

CS Research @ UVA with Professor Heze Chen 26.08.2024

Today, we are honored to have with us Professor Heze Chen, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics. Prof Chen holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering at Zhejiang University of Technology and earned both their M.S. and a Ph. D. in Civil Engineering at UVA. With a passion for structural modeling and simulation, machine learning, and composite mechanics, Prof Chen brings a wealth of...

Girls Hoo Hack 2022 - Late Night Podcast 30.01.2023

Join us at our hackathon, Girls Hoo Hack, to meet hackers and organizers and hear about their GHH experiences! Recorded live during Girls Hoo Hack 2022.

Girls Hoo Hack - Hack Co-Directors 2022 05.10.2022

Today we are joined by our current Hackathon Co-Directors, Srini and Allison, who tell us all about the world of hackathons our own annual hackathon, Girls Hoo Hack, happening next week! Make sure to visit gwcuva.com/hack to register and join us for amazing workshops and the chance to win some incredible prizes!

Black Women in STEM 20.08.2022

In this episode, Lili, Alexis, and special co-host Dominique are joined by Selena and Alicia who share their experiences and accomplishments as Black women in STEM at UVA. 

The Startup World with Michael Prichard 22.03.2022

In this episode, hosts Tiffany and Alexis chat with Michael Prichard, founder of Willowtree and Skafos and current CEO of Skafos, about the world of startups, experiences, and the value of diversity.

Girls Hoo Do It All - Feat. UVA Swim and Dive 12.03.2022

In today's episode, hosts Tiffany, Lili, and Alexis are joined by a group of coders from the UVA Women's Swim and Dive Team. Swimmers Lexi Cuomo, Carter Bristow, Kate Douglass, and Alex Walsh share their experiences through balancing their coding-related fields with swimming careers and what they've learned through their experiences.

Studying Abroad 23.01.2022

Welcome to Season 3! Learn about study abroad opportunities with hosts Tiffany, Lili, and Alexis in today's episode.

Girls Hoo Hack - Late Night Podcast 09.11.2021

Join us at our hackathon, Girls Hoo Hack, to meet hackers and organizers and hear about their GHH experiences! Recorded live during Girls Hoo Hack 2021. 

Hackathon! Girls Hoo Hack 31.10.2021

Join our hosts this time as we navigate the world of hackathons and prepare for our own annual hackathon, Girls Hoo Hack, happening next week!

Meet our President and VP 19.10.2021

Join hosts Tiffany, Lili, and Alexis this week as they interview GWCUVA president Emily and vice president Isabelle about their experiences in CS as well as GWC.

CS Career Paths 03.10.2021

Join our hosts, Tiffany, Lili, and Alexis, in today's episode as we explore CS-related career paths outside of software engineering, including product management, cybersecurity, and information architecture, and more.

Navigating the Recruiting Process 18.09.2021

Join hosts Tiffany, Lili, and Alexis from Girls Who Code at UVA today as they discuss the recruiting process for internships and jobs and share their tips and experiences.

Meet Our Founders 10.05.2021

In today's episode, we chat with Mara and Danielle, the founders of Girls Who Code at UVA. Hear about how they got into coding, how they brought Girls Who Code to UVA, and what they've learned through their experiences.

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