News Archive: February 2012
Join us: Live GHC 2012 Submissions Coaching!
Are you thinking of submitting to the Grace Hopper Celebration but do not know where to start? Do you need guidance on what the tracks mean? Do you have questions about the target audience? Are you looking for tips on how to strengthen your submissions? Are you looking for collaborators? The ... Read more
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology Recognizes American Express with the 2012 Anita Borg Top Company for Technical Women Award
Palo Alto, CA, February 28, 2012 — The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced that American Express is the recipient of the 2012 Anita Borg Top Company for Technical Women Award. This annual award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated measurable results in the recruitment, retention and advancement ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES 2012 WOMEN OF VISION AWARD WINNERS
Leading Technical Women Honored for Outstanding Achievements in Innovation, Leadership and Social Impact PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 28, 2012 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced today the winners of this year’s Anita Borg Women of Vision Awards. Jennifer Chayes, Distinguished Scientist and Managing Director of Microsoft Research ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE RELEASES NEW REPORT ON HIRING PRACTICES TO HELP COMPANIES COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL WAR FOR TECHNICAL TALENT
Research-based Report Offers Proven Solutions to Overcome "Blind Spots" in Recruiting Technical Women to Increase Workforce Diversity and Innovation PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 27, 2012 — The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology today released a new report that outlines four key areas where companies should focus their recruitment ... Read more
TOP TEN SOLUTIONS TO RECRUIT TECHNICAL WOMEN IDENTIFIED IN NEW RESEARCH REPORT FROM ANITA BORG INSTITUTE
Report Reveals Solutions from Leading Tech Companies PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 28, 2012 – Recruitment of technical women involves four key areas: recruitment avenues, recruitment practices, hiring practices and overarching company practices, according to a new report published today by the Anita Borg Institute for Women in Technology. The report, ... Read more
Ask Jo: Being Strategic: Three components of a good strategy
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 tend to be tactical but am now in a position in which I am ... Read more
Anita Borg and Denice Denton Award Nominations Open
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology To Honor Technical Women Who Have Significantly Impacted Women and Technology PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 15, 2012 — The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced today it has opened the Call for Nominations for three awards: the Anita Borg Social Impact, ... Read more
Anita Borg Institute Announces the A. Richard Newton Educator Award Call for Nominations Now Open
PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 15, 2012 — The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced today the A. Richard Newton Educator Award call for nominations is now open. This award recognizes teaching practices, techniques or innovative and new education approaches that attract girls and women to math, computing, ... Read more
2012 Anita Borg Change Agent Awards Nominations Open
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology Honors Individuals Advancing Women’s Participation in Technology Worldwide PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 15, 2012, — The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced today it has opened the Call for Nominations for the Anita Borg Change Agent Awards. The Anita Borg Change ... Read more
Life as a Professor
While there are inspirational success stories of women in STEM and computing who thrive on the tenure track, there are still many obstacles at home and at work for women pursuing academic careers. Below, we hear the voices of 20 women weigh in on the question “is 9 to 5 possible for a woman in academia?” We hear discussions about academia as a way of life (as opposed to a 9-5 gig that can be turned off) and whether or not flexible work hours offset the large time commitment of an academic job.