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The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is a series of conferences designed to bring the research and career interests of women in computing to the forefront. Presenters are leaders in their respective fields, representing industrial, academic and government communities. Leading researchers present their current work, while special sessions focus on the role of women in today's technology fields, including computer science, information technology, research and engineering.
Past Grace Hopper Celebrations have resulted in collaborative proposals, networking, mentoring, and increased visibility for the contributions of women in computing.
Registration is open for 2008 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) announced that Fran Allen, IBM Fellow Emerita and 2007 Turing Award Winner, and Mary Lou Jepsen, founder and CTO of One Laptop per Child, will be keynote speakers for the 8th Annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference, which will be held October 1-4, 2008 at the Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado. Registration for the event is now open and the program is available. Press announcement.
Tips for convincing your boss to send you to the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
The Grace Hopper Celebration is one of the largest gatherings of technical women in the world. Women come together to learn about the latest technology, learn new skills to enhance their careers, and build their network. Many women return year after year and leave motivated and energized to pursue their technical careers.
But if you want your boss to pay for your registration, you need to explain the bottom-line benefits -- and there are plenty. We've compiled a handy list of the most compelling reasons to help you convince your boss that you attending the Grace Hopper Celebration will benefit not only you but your company. Read more...