The UWI Mona Computing Society is a society formed by and for students of computer science or with great interest in the field. This prestigious society envisions itself as a vehicle for inspiring and nurturing individuals to excel in this field both in terms Academia and Industry. The UWI Mona Society of Computing will be one concerned mainly with the personal and technical development of Univers
ity students who study Computing, are just lovers of the field or possesses a certain attitude towards and aptitude for ICT and Computer Science. The rationale of this society is grounded in the recognition of the potential and innate abilities of Computer Science students to perform on a level that can easily rival the world. This realization coupled with, and negated by, their lack of interest and motivation towards personal and academic excellence has prompted the birth of the UWI Society of Computing. With great potential for innovation in the field of Computing, as well as wide and varied positive economic implications of the effective and efficient use of ICT in the region, the UWI Society of Computing’s mandate is to provide the motivation for innovation and academic excellence of its members. In doing this the UWI Society of Computing, through a member centred approach to compiling novel ICT solutions and implementations as well as demonstrating the efficacy of existing ones, seeks to become a light in the region for ICT innovation. The activities of the society will be, although diverse, geared towards providing:
ICT training utilizing the wealth of knowledge of the UWI and other academics in the region. Experience through project activities facilitated by the Department of Computing and private entities. Exposure through the hosting of Seminars, competitions and other events, demonstrating our prowess in local and international competitions, and importantly publishing scholarly works, magazines and web and other articles. Motivation for academic excellence for members and other Computer Science and Computing majors.