News Archive: June 2008
Ask Jo: How Do I Recession-Proof My Career?
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org and it may be answered in an upcoming column. Question: I am concerned about the economic downturn affecting my industry. What are steps I can ... Read more
Webinar: Managing Your Global Technical Team
Corporations are increasingly structured to secure the best technical talent at the most reasonable cost—with team members based around the globe. Learn from experienced global leaders how to handle the complexity of simultaneously managing products, processes, geographies and customers worldwide. Register an individual for $49.00 or up to 100 employees for ... Read more
TechLeaders: Realizing Your Vision for Women of Color
TechLeaders: Realizing Your Vision for Women of Color is an exciting new offering by the Anita Borg Institute. This two-day workshop specifically designed for technical Women of Color provides skills to help increase your scope and influence while defining and building your technical vision, as well as the opportunity to ... Read more
GOOGLE SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN COMPUTING CONFERENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOOGLE SPONSORS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN COMPUTING CONFERENCE World’s Largest Gathering of Technical Women in Computing PALO ALTO, Calif. — June 18, 2008 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) announced today that Google will be funding more than 50 scholarships for women ... Read more
ABI Partner Awards Full Scholarships to Computer Science Students
At the Anita Borg Institute, students are always asking us how to find scholarships, internships, mentors, and financial support to continue their studies. Of course, many students apply for Grace Hopper scholarships, which ABI sponsors underwrite. (The deadline to apply has been extended to June 22 and underwriting opportunities are ... Read more
THE ANITA BORG INSTITUTE POSTS 2008 WOMEN OF VISION AWARD WINNER SPEECHES ON YOUTUBE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE ANITA BORG INSTITUTE POSTS 2008 WOMEN OF VISION AWARD WINNER SPEECHES ON YOUTUBE PALO ALTO, Calif. — June 16, 2008 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) announced today it has posted the 2008 Women of Vision award winner and keynote speeches on the ABI YouTube ... Read more
ON-LINE SYSTERS COMMUNITY NAMES LATEST RECIPIENTS OF ITS ANITA BORG SYSTERS™ PASS-IT-ON GRANTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON-LINE SYSTERS COMMUNITY NAMES LATEST RECIPIENTS OF ITS ANITA BORG SYSTERS™ PASS-IT-ON GRANTS Anita Borg Institute Announces Next Round of Grant Applications Now Open PALO ALTO, Calif. – June 16, 2008 – The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) has announced the most recent winners of its 2008 ... Read more
Volunteer Gracehopper.org Web Developer/Webmaster Wanted
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology is looking for a volunteer to take over managing and maintaining the gracehopper.org website. This is a great opportunity to get more involved and make a significant contribution to the Grace Hopper Celebration's community of technical women. If you are interested in ... Read more
GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN COMPUTING INTRODUCES NEW HARDWARE TRACK AT 2008 CONFERENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN COMPUTING INTRODUCES NEW HARDWARE TRACK AT 2008 CONFERENCE Sun Microsystems Labs Sponsors First Conference Scholarships PALO ALTO, Calif. — June 9, 2008 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) announced today that the 2008 Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) of Women in Computing ... Read more
ABI’s Newsletter - June 2008
IN THIS ISSUE Grace Hopper Registration OPEN ASK JO: Building a Presence in a Global Virtual Workplace Upcoming TechLeaders Workshops Negotiation Skills for Technical Leaders Women of Vision Videos on YouTube Grace Hopper Celebration Scholarship Deadline Tips for Convincing Your Boss to Send You to GHC Tech Her Blog Recent ABI Press Releases Dear Jerri, We are pleased to ... Read more