News Archive: October 2007
Increasing Math Literacy through Innovative Programs
While careers in mathematics, engineering, and technology are exploding around the world, America’s 15 year olds are ranked 24th in math literacy, according to a study the Program for International Student Assessment conducted. In a recent article she wrote for the San Jose Mercury News, Marie Klawe (President of Harvey Mudd ... Read more
Work-Life Balance: Fact or Fairy Tale?
In a 2006 study of 1030 mothers, researchers found that working mothers reported lower levels of happiness, health, and satisfaction in their marriages than non-working mothers. The reasons for this are varied, but the main source of conflict arises when women try to achieve work-life balance, but instead find themselves facing ... Read more
ABI’s Newsletter - October 2007
With the Grace Hopper Conference less than three weeks away, the Anita Borg Institute staff has been working nonstop to ensure that that this year's event is a great success - both for those attending and those who can't make it. Find out how you can participate at the ... Read more
Women’s Workshop at MIT Emerging Tech Conference
Last week I spent Tuesday and Wednesday at EmTech ’07, the Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT, a conference produced by Technology Review. Robert Birgeneau, the chancellor of UC Berkeley, opened the workshop by telling the story of the MIT study in 1995, when he was dean of engineering ... Read more
Fifth Annual Girl Summit: Volunteers Needed!
San Jose Convention Center- 150 W San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95113 Want to join 1500 girls and women as they gain the inspiration, skills, and resources it takes to change the world? Each year, the national organization Girls for a Change hosts the Girl Summit—the most powerful and respected ... Read more
She’s Geeky: A Women’s Tech (un)Conference
Where? Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA. When? Start Time: Noon on Monday Ending Time: Close 6pm on Tuesday. We will have evening 'entertainment' on Monday night. The event will go late until about 9 or so. If you are on the East Coast, we welcome you to come out here for this event. You can ... Read more
Workshop for Women in Machine Learning
This one day workshop will give female faculty, research scientists, and students in the machine learning community an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and learn from each other, while providing women in other areas of computer science an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in a growing field. Royal Plaza 1905 Hotel ... Read more
TechLeaders For Social Innovators
Open to women technologists at all levels, this one day workshop will be held in conjunction with the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference. It will showcase, discuss, and inspire participants on the potential for the positive influence of technology around the world. Visit the workshop page Read more
Awards Ceremony - Anita Borg Award for Social Impact
The third Anita Borg Social Impact Award, an international prize, will honor an individual or team who has caused technology to have a positive impact on the lives of women and society or who has caused women to have a significant impact on the design and use of technology. The ... Read more
Richard Tapia Diversity in Computing Conference
Passion in Computing – Diversity in Innovation In addition to co-locating with the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, the fourth Tapia conference is bringing together an exciting technical program inclusive of its famed plenaries, panels, workshops, and BoFs. Technical papers in the specific areas of, but not limited ... Read more