March 2012 - uWomen

[UWAB] TBD and Disney Movie Marathon Tomorrow!
by Alissa Hartenbaum 31 Mar '12

31 Mar '12

Hey girls, For those of you participating in Tech Beautification Day tomorrow morning, sign in starts at 9am at the Campanile. Keep an eye out for other Women@CC members and be sure to dress for yard work. Tomorrow at 3pm in the Orgs room (room 358), we will have our Disney Movie Marathon. this event is open to all CoC students, so invite your friends! There will be lots of delicious food and we need people to share it with! See you tomorrow, Alissa Hartenbaum -- ahartenbaum3(a)gatech.edu Computational Media Undergrad - Georgia Institute of Technology Co-Chair Women @ the College of Computing

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[UWAB] Women@CC Meeting 9 Minutes
by Yim, Jennifer H 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

Hey girls, Thanks to everyone who came out to today's meeting! Here's a link to the minutes as below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15vsJpiLcIfDQ9IgDreobmjUpT_fxtPljrQvkJsW… As a reminder, this Saturday will be the Tech Beautification Day from 9-1:30pm and afterwards, we will be having a Movie Marathon that starts from 3pm til late, so be excited! :) Jennifer Yim Georgia Institute of Technology Computer Science Undergraduate

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[UWAB] Tech Beautification Day, Disney Movie Marathon, and Meeting
by Alissa Hartenbaum 27 Mar '12

27 Mar '12

Hey girls, It's not too late to sign up for Tech Beautification Day this Saturday, March 31st from 9am to about 1:30pm. Registration will continue until Thursday . The link to sign up is http://gttbd.org/applications.php . We will be laying pinestraw at the O'Keefe Building. As long as you list Women@CC as the group, you will be working with us. After a morning of beautifying Georgia Tech's Campus, come to our Disney Movie Marathon at 3pm in the CoC Orgs room (room 358). We will be watching Hercules, Mulan, The Lion King, Pocahontas and/or The Aristocats. Invite your friends! All are welcome (including guys)!!! We also have a meeting this Thursday at 6pm in CoC 354. See you then! Alissa Hartenbaum -- ahartenbaum3(a)gatech.edu Computational Media Undergrad - Georgia Institute of Technology Co-Chair Women @ the College of Computing

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[UWAB] Ga Tech student + robotics
by Jennifer Whitlow 19 Mar '12

19 Mar '12

Dear All: Please see the information about a job opportunity (Tuesday mornings) below. Please contact Tamara Weinstein directly at tamaraw(a)thechildrensschool.com or 404 835 4602. Stephanie Echols ICE Programs College of Computing Georgia Tech 404-894-6858 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Ga Tech student + robotics Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:41:01 -0500 From: Tamara Weinstein <tamaraw(a)thechildrensschool.com> To: Brewster, Felicia <fbrewster(a)cc.gatech.edu>, blair(a)cc.gatech.edu <blair(a)cc.gatech.edu>, irfan(a)essa.org <irfan(a)essa.org>, russell strauss (russellstrauss(a)gmail.com) <russellstrauss(a)gmail.com> CC: Tamara Weinstein <tamaraw(a)thechildrensschool.com> Russell Strauss is working with me in the computer lab at The Children's School this year with 6th graders while they do their yearlong study of robotics. He is a senior this year which means that I need to begin searching for another student from Georgia Tech to work with me Tuesday mornings from 9:45 am to 12:15 pm. We pay $20/hour. I am happy for Russell that he is graduating, however I am truly sorry that he will not be here next year to work with me. I am writing to you to see if you could help me find another student who might be interested in working with myself and 6th graders next year. I don't know how I could do this without another brain and body by my side. Thanks a lot, Tamara Weinstein Educational Technology Specialist The Children's School 404 835 4602

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[UWAB] IMPORTANT INFORMATION about Tech Beautification Day!!!!
by Alissa Hartenbaum 16 Mar '12

16 Mar '12

Hi girls, Here are the minutes from today's meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zOZF1RNYy8wvZiw_0AK24oFc1D2im3bO2QFlSgi… . Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate famous women in computing! We decided at the meeting today to do both Tech Beautification Day and our Disney Marathon on Saturday, March 31st. This means that we will spend 9am-1:30pm cleaning up part of the campus together, and at 3pm we will meet back up at the CoC to relax with some amazing Disney movies and food. The important thing now is that we need to sign up for Tech Beautification Day ASAP!!!!! Please send in your application by midday tomorrow. However, if you receive this e-mail after that time and are interested, please fill out the application anyway. The application is simple: 1) Go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGVuTW91aGF3OXI5dU1VeW… 2) For project, select "Klaus - Planting Shrubs". This may not be the project we're assigned to, but whatever we do, we will be kept as a group. 3) For group, put "Women@CC" 4) Hit submit and you're done! Tech Beautification Day is a great opportunity to work together and give back to Tech. Women@CC has done this event every year and I hope to see you all come out and continue that tradition this year. Sorry for the rush. Alissa Hartenbaum -- ahartenbaum3(a)gatech.edu Computational Media Undergrad - Georgia Institute of Technology Co-Chair Women @ the College of Computing

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[UWAB] Meeting Tomorrow, Coffee Talk Tomorrow
by Alissa Hartenbaum 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Hey girls, Our meeting tomorrow will be from 6-7pm in CoC 354 . We will be celebrating women in computing for Women's History Month. Curious about what that means? Come and find out. We will also discuss our plans concerning our Disney Movie Marathon and Tech Beautification Day on Saturday, March 31st. Also tomorrow, Professor Kristen Marsicano from the School of Computer Science will be sharing her professional story and answering questions over free coffee, tea, and cookies. The Coffee Talk will be from 2-3pm in the CULC Room 205 next to the Starbucks . This is a fantastic chance to get to know a female faculty member who can give you lots of great advice on how to be successful. You can find out more about Professor Marsicano here: http://coe.gatech.edu/content/kristin-marsicano See you all tomorrow! Alissa Hartenbaum -- ahartenbaum3(a)gatech.edu Computational Media Undergrad - Georgia Institute of Technology Co-Chair Women @ the College of Computing

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[UWAB] Meeting Minutes
by Alissa Hartenbaum 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

Hi girls, Thanks to everyone who came to the meeting yesterday. The minutes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15j7qMFQM7FEnf9uyT6dT1MdUPX_LV-IjB0lGIbU… . If you haven't already, please fill out the Disney Movie Marathon Survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BTBMVZN to pick movies for the event on Saturday, March 31st. If there are any questions, feel free to email me (ahartenbaum3(a)gatech.edu) or Kaitlin Powell (kpowell32(a)gatech.edu) Have a great weekend! Alissa Hartenbaum -- ahartenbaum3(a)gatech.edu Computational Media Undergrad - Georgia Institute of Technology Co-Chair Women @ the College of Computing

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[UWAB] iLab Internship Opportunity
by Jennifer Whitlow 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Please see the opportunity below for a summer internship abroad. Jennifer Whitlow GT College of Computing Program Coordinator for Enrollment jwhitlow(a)cc.gatech.edu 404-385-2441 iLab Liberia Summer Internship 2012 http://ilabliberia.org<http://ilabliberia.org/> http://vimeo.com/28831086 iLab Liberia is looking for a qualified College of Computing student, undergraduate or graduate, to participate in its 2012 summer internship program. iLab Liberia is a non-profit computer laboratory in Monrovia, Liberia that seeks to empower Liberians by providing them with access to cutting-edge technology, equipment and technical expertise. We believe that exposure and access to these resources will promote the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Liberia's further economic and social development. Co-founded by a Georgia Tech COC graduate in May 2011, iLab has conducted free ICT trainings and workshops for over 200 Liberians, has co-chaired events with Google and the National Democratic Institute, and hosted others including the Carter Center, UC Berkeley's Center for Human Rights, and the national Early Warning and Early Response Working Group. iLab is looking for a caring, motivated and adventurous intern to help iLab teach introductory courses in computing, develop curriculum based on Liberians' interests, and provide techmentoring to iLab's Liberian staff. The internship would span from May 12th to August 6th. iLab is able to provide a round trip ticket, comfortable accommodation and work-related transportation. A $1,500 stipend for the summer is also provided. Intern's duties include: o Asses needs and co-develop curriculum for iLab's summer courses o Based on curriculum above, teach three short courses focused on introductory programming, each meeting roughly 1-2 hours per day, 2-3 days per week. o Mentoring iLab's Liberian technical staff - this would include: § Seeking to transfer your technical skills to the iLab staff § Engendering a broad understanding of all things technical, scientific and the impact these things have for individuals and entire societies § Helping staff create efficient and professional written communications, such as proof-reading iLab emails and blog posts o Assisting iLab Director and staff as needs arise around the office o Working at the iLab office Tuesday through Friday during normal business hours The ideal candidate has the following qualifications: o A junior, senior or master's level computing student with a firm grasp of computing principles o Excellent written and verbal communication skills o Prior teaching experience as a TA o Self-motivated and eager to apply knowledge in an environment with limiting factors and systemic technical challenges o Previous international travel experience o Willing to rough it and improvise as need be o Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires patience, mutual respect, and a team-oriented mindset o A strong desire to use the skills and knowledge acquired at Georgia Tech to better the world To apply: send a resume and a cover letter to john(a)ilabliberia.org<mailto:john@ilabliberia.org>. Selected candidates will be interviewed at the Georgia Tech campus on Thursday, March 15th. If you have any questions please email john(a)ilabliberia.org<mailto:john@ilabliberia.org>. We look forward to hearing from you. -- John Etherton Co-Founder iLab Liberia +1-404-578-1606<tel:%2B1-404-578-1606> john(a)ilabliberia.org<mailto:john@ilabliberia.org>

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[UWAB] Women@CC Meeting Tonight!
by Alissa Hartenbaum 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Hi girls, At our meeting tonight we will discuss being healthy (eating right, sleeping well, exercising, etc.). The meeting will take place in the usual room (CoC 354) from 6-7pm. Snacks will be provided. If there are any questions, please don't hesitate to email me (ahartenbaum3(a)gatech.edu) or Kaitlin Powell (kpowell32(a)gatech.edu) See you all tonight! Alissa Hartenbaum -- ahartenbaum3(a)gatech.edu Computational Media Undergrad - Georgia Institute of Technology Co-Chair Women @ the College of Computing

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[UWAB] W@CC Meeting 6 Minutes
by Yim, Jennifer H 02 Mar '12

02 Mar '12

Hello girls, I just want to say thank you to those who came and shared about their research opportunities during today's meeting and really appreciate all the help. As a reminder, if anyone is interested in hosting for the Accepted Student Overnight program this Sunday night, please contact Jennifer Whitlow as soon as possible! There will be free food! :) Her email is: jwhitlow(a)cc.gatech.edu Also, the week after we will be having a Movie Marathon Night, so please take time to fill out the survey which is coming soon. Here is the link to the minutes from tonight's meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16t7JdqPjsXc5_H-Hhy4h8rSQgl7EOmOfApS5V0x… Thanks again and have a great weekend, Jennifer Yim Georgia Instiute of Technology Computer Science Undergraduate

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