The Google Developer Student Club at WMU is a student organization focused on nurturing the development of technical skills within its members and community, as well as applying those technical skills to solve real-world problems.

Mission

Our mission is to empower our community with the resources, education, and experience they need to create imaginative technological solutions to the problems facing society.

Vision

Our vision is to be a hub of student-led innovation, inspiring technological growth within our community.

Core Values

Build a Thriving Community: Made By You

• Provide a safe space for learning opportunities among our members.
• Support each other as we develop our skills together.
• Connect individuals with differing backgrounds to promote interdisciplinary technological partnerships.

Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Keep It Real

• Allow local communities to thrive by applying our knowledge and skills where they are needed.
• Create and capitalize on opportunities to use our capabilities to solve real-world problems.
• Give members the ability to gain hands-on experience with crucial tools and techniques.

Encourage Sustainable Progress: Our Googley Growth

• Introduce our members and local community to industry leaders and organizations.
• Allow our members and local community to learn more about the industry.
• Host technical events and empower our members to champion their own events and causes.
  

Membership

Process

1. Submit an application through https://forms.office.com/r/QYNp66Ak9B 
2. An ExperienceWMU invitation will be sent out to your email within 3 days.
3. Use the link in the invitation email to join our chapter on ExperienceWMU.
4. A confirmation email will be sent out to your email with a link to join our Discord. 🎉 Congratulations, you are now a member of GDSC WMU!

Membership Types

Active Member (attend ALL of our events)

• Will be featured on our socials
• Will receive a custom GDSC WMU t-shirt, certificate (physical + digital), and swag
• Will be invited to attend our certification ceremony

Regular Member (attend >= 5 of our events)

• Will receive a certificate (physical + digital), and swag
• Will be invited to attend our certification ceremony

Inactive Member (attend 2-4 of our events)

• Will receive a certificate (physical)
• Will be invited to attend our certification ceremony

• Registered members have access to all our exclusive events and resources, and are eligible to participate in programs such as the Board of Mentors
• Anyone (enrolled students at WMU) can apply to become a member until the end of March
• Memberships are refreshed per semester