News Archive: February 2008
GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION FOR WOMEN IN COMPUTING OPENS
Conference Presented by Anita Borg Institute Will Be Themed, “We Build a Better World” PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 14, 2008— The 8th Annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing announced today it has opened its Call for Participation. The annual conference, sponsored by the Anita Borg Institute for Women ... Read more
What’s Love Got to Do With IT?
Tackling the Technology of Romance One of our favorite parts of the Grace Hopper Conference is the opening night Poster Sessions. Students and researchers are eager to talk about their work. The just-arrived crowds are happy to listen, and the promise of the week ahead animates the room. ... Read more
Anita Borg Institute Presents Techleaders: Power and Influence Workshop February 27-28, 2008
Acclaimed Leadership Workshop Aimed at Helping Technical Women Increase Visibility and Influence in Professional Environment PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 12, 2008 — The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) will present its acclaimed TechLeaders workshop, titled “Power and Influence,” on February 27-28, 2008 at Google’s headquarters in ... Read more
TechLeaders: Power and Influence – Seattle, WA
This two-day workshop featuring Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching, will focus on extending your power and influence as a technical woman through increased organizational awareness, negotiation techniques, strategies to increase your visibility, and influence techniques to increase buy in for your ideas. Learn more Read more
Women of Vision Awards
The Women of Vision (WOV) Awards honor women making significant contributions to technology in three categories: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact. Nominees are submitted by high-tech companies, universities, private industry, and the public, with one winner selected in each category. Learn more. Read more
Q1 Tech Report: Doyennes of the digital age
Originally posted at Colorado Biz Today on January 30, 2008 By Carlotta Mast, STAFF WRITER Women have made vast strides in almost every profession. So why do they make up barely 4 percent of tech entrepreneurs? By Carlotta MastSue Kunz is used to people being surprised to find out she and her business partner, Char Devich, are ... Read more
Million Dollar IT Babes
These million dollar babes aren't calendar pinups or movie starlets, but intelligent women who run multi-million dollar technology businesses across the IT sector in Australia, where men account for more than 82 percent of all IT employees. The Million $ Babes awards, created by ThoughtWare CEO Sonja Bernhardt, highlight the entrepreneurial ... Read more
Webinar: Best Practices for Advancing Your Technical Career
Career advancement requires more than just hard work—strong networks, up-to-date technical skills, visibility within your company, an actionable career plan and an ability to articulate why you are the right person for that next promotion are also critical to your success. Our panelists will share their career strategies and answer ... Read more
TechLeaders: Power and Influence
This two-day workshop featuring Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching, will focus on extending your power and influence as a technical woman through increased organizational awareness, negotiation techniques, strategies to increase your visibility, and influence techniques to increase buy in for your ideas. Learn more Read more
African-American History Month
ABI celebrates African-Americans' contributions to science and technology creation and leadership. Read more