News Archive: Press Releases
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND THE 2010 GRACE HOPPER CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN COMPUTING
Largest Event for Women in Computer Science and Engineering Provides Opportunity for Students to Collaborate and Learn from Leading Technical Women PALO ALTO, Calif. — March 8, 2010 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced today that scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Grace Hopper Celebration ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES 2010 WOMEN OF VISION AWARD WINNERS
Leading Technical Women to Be Honored for Outstanding Achievements at May 12, 2010 Awards Dinner in Santa Clara PALO ALTO, Calif. — March 1, 2010 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) announced today the winners of this year’s Anita Borg Women of Vision Awards. Three leaders in technology ... Read more
Anita Borg and Denice Denton Award Nominations Open
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology Honors Technical Women Who Have Significantly Impacted Women and Technology PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 22, 2010 — 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, Anita ... Read more
Anita Borg Change Agent Award Nominations Open
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology Honors Individuals Advancing Women’s Participation in the Creation and Use of Technology PALO ALTO, Calif. — February 22, 2010, — The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology announced today it has opened the Call for Nominations for the Anita Borg Change Agent Awards. ... Read more
GOOGLE DONATES GENEROUS GIFT TO ANITA BORG INSTITUTE
ABI Enjoys Solid Growth of Programs and Event Attendance in 2009, Fueled by Donor Support Palo Alto, CA, February 9, 2010 —The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) announced today that Google has made a very generous gift to the Institute in recognition of ABI’s mission, programs and positive ... Read more
GRACE HOPPER REGIONAL CONSORTIUM LAUNCHES CONFERENCES TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN MORE WOMEN IN COMPUTING
NSF Funds Partnership of ACM-W, ABI, and NCWIT to Improve Gender Balance in Computing New York, January 28, 2010 – A partnership of respected technology organizations has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to broaden women’s participation in computing by sponsoring regional conferences across the country. The ... Read more
2010 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Opens Call for Participation
Program Theme: “Collaborating Across Boundaries” PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 10th Annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC) has opened its Call for Participation. The annual conference, presented by the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology, is the world’s largest gathering of women in computing. The Grace Hopper Celebration ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE, CSTA AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HOLD K12 COMPUTING TEACHERS WORKSHOP
Teachers Gather to Share Key Learnings on Equity in Computer Science A recent workshop sponsored by the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) , the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), and the University of Arizona demonstrates that equity and pipeline issues are a key concern for the ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE STUDY SHOWS THAT TECHNICAL WOMEN ARE ESPECIALLY AT RISK OF DISENGAGEMENT DURING THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
Research Report Shares Strategies for Companies Looking to Retain a Diverse Technical Pipeline During and After a Recession PALO ALTO, Calif. — October 28, 2009— Technical talent retention is critical to weathering the downturn and responding to upcoming growth, yet top talent is critically at risk of disengagement now, and of ... Read more
ANITA BORG INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS
Mark Bregman, CTO of Symantec and Two Students Join Board New Anita Borg Institute Board Members Shanna Shaye-Forbes, Mark Bregman, Eugenia Gabrielova PALO ALTO, Calif. — October 12, 2009—The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) announced today the addition of Mark Bregman, executive vice president and chief technology officer ... Read more