With the Grace Hopper Conference less than three weeks away, the Anita Borg Institute staff has been working nonstop to ensure that that this year’s event is a great success – both for those attending and those who can’t make it. Find out how you can participate at the conference or remotely.-The ABI Staff
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ASK JO -Steps to Earning Equal Compensation
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 Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. In this second installment, Miller lays out steps to earn equal pay and recognition.
Send us your question and it may be answered in an upcoming column. (All questions will be confidential.) |
PODCAST – Interview with
Maria Klawe
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 Maria Klawe, the fifth president of Harvey Mudd College, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s GHC. In this podcast, Maria shares her perspectives on women’s participation in technology. |
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TECHLEADERS @ GHC AND NYC
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TechLeaders for Social Innovators Workshop
October 17, 2007 at GHC
Registration is open to women technologist at all levels. Speakers from a variety of social-change and academic institutions will explain how they harness technology for positive change around the world — and teach you how to do the same.
Aspiring TechLeaders: Realizing Your Vision
December 4-5, 2007 at Google, New York
This two-day workshop provides skills to help increase your scope and influence while defining and building your technical vision. This is a great opportunity to network and deepen your relationships with other women in the technical community.
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RETENTION THROUGH MENTORING
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Mentoring is one of the keys to retaining women, both in academia and the workplace. Caroline Simard, ABI’s Acting Director of Research, addresses the academic side of mentoring in her paper, “Mentoring in Academia: Research and Resources.“
If you’re looking to start mentoring, our affiliate MentorNet is actively seeking experienced professionals in their fields for email-based mentoring relationships. For additional information on mentoring, visit ABI’s resource page.
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