The Ann Arbor Chapter of the Association for Women in Computing (AWC-AA) is part of a national organization. AWC was founded by fifteen women in Washington, D.C. in 1978, and it is one of the first professional organizations for women in computing. The initial purpose of the group was to establish and encourage communication among women in computing. The scope of the organization has grown to include professional networking, employment assistance, continuing education, and mentoring.

The Ann Arbor Chapter is affiliated with SPARK Central, A2 Geeks, the Center for the Education of Women (CEW), the Ann Arbor Community Foundation (AAACF), and Stout Systems.