News Archive: Articles
Stay in One Role Too Long – Set Sail to Your Own Destination
By Rebecca Shambaugh So often I find myself suggesting to women that it might be time to move on to another job, in another place, with another boss and a new team. Usually, they’ve been in their job for several years. They are very comfortable and capable in their role, are ... Read more
Senior Technical Woman Profile: Jocelyn Goldfein, Director of Engineering, Facebook
Each month, we ask Senior Technical Women to share their stories and what they have learned. This Senior Technical Woman Profile features Jocelyn Goldfein, Director of Engineering, Facebook. 1. How did you decide to pursue a career in technology? I grew up with computers in my home and always felt ... Read more
Running on Empty – Regaining Your Energy and Focus
By Rebecca Shambaugh This is the third article in a series by Rebecca Shambaugh about the seven "sticky floors." I just finished a long run of travel with a number of leadership lectures along with my continued book tour for It’s Not a Glass Ceiling, It’s A Sticky Floor and I’m getting ... Read more
Senior Technical Woman: Anne Condon, Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science, University of British Columbia
Each month, we ask Senior Technical Women to share their stories and what they have learned. This Senior Technical Woman Profile features Anne Condon, Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science, University of British Columbia. 1. How did you decide to pursue a career in technology? I had ... Read more
Senior Technical Woman: Sarita Adve, Professor of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Each month, we ask Senior Technical Women to share their stories and what they have learned. This Senior Technical Woman Profile features Sarita Adve, Professor of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 1. How did you decide to pursue a career in technology? Math and physics were always my ... Read more
Career Process Phase 2: Research on the World of Work
Cori Ashworth, career counselor and founder of Career Continuum, provides tips and career guidance for job searches and career development in this new monthly column, Career and Job Hunting Advice. This is the third article in a five-part series about conducting a job search. Phase 2: Research on the World of ... Read more
The Art of Conversation – Something Worth Talking About
By Rebecca Shambaugh This is the second article in a series by Rebecca Shambaugh about the seven "sticky floors." In reading The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine, M.D., I came across some interesting statistics: Women speak about 20,000 words per day while men average 7,000 words per day. With such a knack for ... Read more
Senior Technical Woman Profile: Laura Dillon, Professor, Department of Computer Science, Michigan State University
Each month, we ask Senior Technical Women to share their stories and what they have learned. This Senior Technical Woman Profile features Laura Dillon, Professor, Department of Computer Science, Michigan State University 1. How did you decide to pursue a career in technology? By accident. I loved math in ... Read more
Ask Jo: Sponsors: A Key to Ongoing Career Advancement at the Senior Level
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: What are some important factors that impact career advancement for senior-level technical women? Jo Miller Answers: ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN AND TECHNOLOGY OPENS WOMEN OF VISION AWARD NOMINATIONS
Palo Alto, Calif. — September 14, 2011 — The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced today it has opened nominations for the seventh Women of Vision Awards. The Women of Vision Awards honor women making significant contributions to technology in three categories: Innovation, Leadership, and Social Impact. Nominees ... Read more