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[UWAB] Message from Maureen Biggers
by Biggers, Maureen 20 Dec '08

20 Dec '08

Happy holidays to all! I hope you enjoy your much needed break and are looking forward to 2009. AND.....I want to put Indiana University's School of Informatics on your radar screens in case you have graduate school in mind and are looking for a great place to be! Two of our faculty are from Georgia Tech (Minaxi Gupta and Raquel Hill) - and then of course there is me. :) It's a wonderful place and they have a wide variety of MS and PhD programs - and some good funding too. Here is more info about our program: Indiana University's School of Informatics is one of the first of its kind in the country. What is Informatics? Informatics develops new uses for information technology, is interested in how people transform technology, and how technology transforms us. In many ways, informatics is a bridge connecting IT to a particular field of study. We offer the following degrees: * PhD in Computer Science * PhD in Informatics * MS in Bioinformatics * MS in Chemical Informatics * MS in Computer Science * MS in Human Computer Interaction (with emphasis in Design, Music, or Security) * MS in Security Informatics Funding opportunities are available for master's students, and full-funding opportunities are provided for PhD students! To learn more about our Diversity Fellowships for Informatics & Computer Science, please contact Maureen Biggers, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Education, at biggersm(a)indiana.edu<mailto:biggersm@indiana.edu>. To learn about Informatics, Computer Science, and additional funding and research opportunities, please visit our websites at http://www.informatics.indiana.edu or http://cs.indiana.edu. P.S. We will soon change the name to School of Informatics and Computing, to better reflect who we are. P.P.S. Please share this info with friends! FALL 2009 APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR U.S. STUDENTS IS JANUARY 15, 2009 Peace, Maureen

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[UWAB] Reminder: CC Women in Computing "Imposter Panel" Tomorrow
by ecollums＠cc.gatech.edu 09 Dec '08

09 Dec '08

What: "Impostor Panel" and Dinner with GradWomen@CC -Anyone Welcome! When: December 10th 4:00-5:30 (we'll start with the panel, so feel free to leave early if you have to) Where: GVU Cafe (2nd floor of the TSRB) Jill Dimond and Lana Yarosh will be moderating a discussion panel with three successful Georgia Tech women: * Amy Bruckman is a tenured faculty member leading multiple successful research initiatives * Andrea Thomaz is in her second year as a faculty member at this top-tier research institution * Nova Ahmed has recently successfully completed her Ph.D. proposal Each of these women has achieved impressive milestones in academia. Yet, sometimes they share a strange feeling -- a fear that others will discover that they are not really as accomplished as they seem on paper! Have you ever felt this way? If you have ever felt that your successes are due more to luck than actual achievement or skill, that you will be discovered to be a "fraud," or that you're not really cut out for this grad school thing, you are NOT alone! Inspired from a similar panel at the Grace Hopper Conference, others have also experienced this phenomenon (known as the "Impostor Syndrome"<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome>). Come have dinner with other women in the college, join in the discussion, and share strategies for coping with this insidious syndrome! Please RSVP jpdimond(a)cc.gatech.edu<mailto:jpdimond@cc.gatech.edu> by Monday 12/8 if you will be joining us for dinner so that we can get enough food for everybody! Elizabeth Collums Program Coordinator Office of Outreach, Enrollment and Community The College of Computing at Georgia Tech 801 Atlantic Drive Atlanta, GA 30332-0280

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[UWAB] Holiday Party TONIGHT!
by Pham, Candis E 03 Dec '08

03 Dec '08

Hello girls! Don't forget that tonight (Wednesday, December 3) is the Women@CC Winter End of Semester celebration! We'll be having a pot-luck meal and a White Elephant gift exchange! We will be meeting in the activity lounge of the GT Center Street apartments at 5:30p. To get in upon arrival or if you're not sure where the Center Street apartments are, feel free to call Steph Yang at 404.510.8885. Don't forget to bring a gift and/or food, and I hope to see you tonight! -- Candis Pham B.S. Computational Media Georgia Institute of Technology Women@CC- Chair

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[UWAB] Scholarship for Women
by ecollums＠cc.gatech.edu 25 Nov '08

25 Nov '08

Hi All! See below and view the attachment about a special scholarship opportunity for women! Dr. Anita Borg (1949-2003) devoted her life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling the barriers that keep women and minorities from entering the computing and technology fields. In honor of Anita's vision, Google is proud to announce the 2009 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship<http://www.google.com/anitaborg>, awarding a group of female students each a $10,000 scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year. All finalists and scholarship recipients will also be invited to attend a 3-day Scholars' Retreat at the Googleplex<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTGX2RmxCkE> in Mountain View, CA in June 2009. Who Should Apply? Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria: * Be a female student entering her senior year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate program in the 2009-2010 academic year at a university in the United States * Be enrolled in Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2009-2010 academic year * Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in your current program For complete details, please visit us at www.google.com/anitaborg<http://www.google.com/anitaborg> Deadline to apply: Friday, February 6, 2009 Questions? Email us at anitaborgscholars(a)google.com<mailto:anitaborgscholars@google.com> The Google Anita Borg Scholarship program is also available to students studying computer science in Australia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Visit www.google.com/jobs/scholarships<http://www.google.com/jobs/scholarships> for complete details. We are also currently accepting applications for the 2009 Google Workshop for Women Engineers. Please visit www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe<http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe> for more details. _____________________ Meredith Carroll Global Diversity & Talent Inclusion | Google Direct | 650-253-4668 Email | meredith(a)google.com<mailto:meredith@google.com> Learn more about Google's Global Scholarship Programs for university students: www.google.com/jobs/scholarships<http://www.google.com/jobs/scholarships> Check out the Google Scholars Retreat on You Tube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTGX2RmxCkE<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTGX2RmxCkE> Elizabeth Collums Program Coordinator Office of Outreach, Enrollment and Community The College of Computing at Georgia Tech 801 Atlantic Drive Atlanta, GA 30332-0280

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[UWAB] Games for Girls Programming Competition
by ericson＠cc.gatech.edu 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

The Univeristy of Illinois is running the Games for Girls competition again this year. Teams of up to five college women design and implement a computer game for younger girls. Winners will receive $2000 and the winning team's Department will receive $500 to help support programs to attract and retain more women in Computer Science. Entries will be judged by about 30 high school girls attending the annual ChicTech retreat weekend in April. If any of you want to form a team and want to test on high school girls I can help you make contacts with local high school teachers. Also, one of my students has been working on a tutorial about GameMaker and if there is interest we could run a training session on GameMaker. Games must be PC-based. Teams may use any development tools they wish, but you are encouraged to use the GameMaker platform. See www.cs.uiuc.edu/g4g<http://www.cs.uiuc.edu/g4g> for more information and to register. Registration is due by Dec 19, 2008. Barb Ericson Director, Computing Outreach College of Computing Georgia Tech

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[UWAB] Movie Night TONIGHT!
by Pham, Candis E 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Good morning girls! Don't forget that we will be having a movie night tonight in 104b at 5:30p. Come take a break from all that college homework and hang out with us as we watch Serendipity! Snacks will be provided. Thanks, and I hope to see you tonight! -- Candis Pham B.S. Computational Media Georgia Institute of Technology Women@CC- Chair

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[UWAB] Gobble for Goods!! Eat. So Others Can.
by Slaughter, Michael S 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Greetings, "Gobble for Goods" is an Outreach Event, presented by the Minorities @ the College of Computing (M@CC). We are taking orders for Thanksgiving-Style Lunches for $5.00 until Wednesday, NOV. 19th. Each lunch includes a choice of entrees and sides, 2 cookies, a choice of bread, and a drink. YOU CAN USE YOUR CREDIT, DEBIT CARD or CASH! All lunches will be ready on NOV. 21st, from 11:00am-3:00pm. We are offering the option to have your lunch delivered to you, or you can pick-up the lunch from the college of computing. All proceeds from this event will be used towards the purchase of canned goods for families in need, through Families First of Atlanta. <http://www.familiesfirst.org> ** To Place your Order: <http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~tjohnson3/gobbleforgoods.html> ** ************** WHAT: Dinner for you WHEN: Orders must be Placed by WEDNESDAY WHERE: Can be delivered anywhere on campus or you can stop by the CoC and pick up your meal WHY: Because you want to eat well and give back to the community HOW: ** To Place your Order: <http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~tjohnson3/gobbleforgoods.html> ** Any questions email me at mslaughter3(a)gatech.edu or Terris Johnson at terris(a)gatech.edu Thank you, Michael Slaughter Minorities @ The College of Computing

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[UWAB] Center Street residents
by Pham, Candis E 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

Hey girls! Do any of you live in the GT Center Street Apartments? We had a "scheduler" conflict in reserving the Activity room for December 3rd's W@CC Winter Party and were hoping that someone who lives in the Center Street apartments would be able to help us. If you live there, please just let me know. Thanks, -- Candis Pham B.S. Computational Media Georgia Institute of Technology

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[UWAB] Be a part of the Undergraduate Recruitment Committee
by Whitlow, Jennifer N 17 Nov '08

17 Nov '08

What do 50 high school juniors and seniors and the third floor of the College of Computing have in common? YOU of course! This is your opportunity to have an impact on the future students of the College of Computing. The Office of Outreach, Enrollment and Community has created an interactive Expo on the third floor of the College of Computing, which demonstrates each of the 8 threads, as well as Computational Media. We’re looking for enthusiastic rising 3rd-5th year students in CM and CS to assist in giving interactive tours and demos to prospective students and their families. Tours will take place every Wednesday and Friday from 9:45am-12pm. Students will be required to participate in these tours each week except for holidays and will be graciously rewarded for their time and enthusiasm. For more information, please contact Jennifer Whitlow at Jennifer.whitlow(a)gatech.edu. Applications are located in a folder outside room 104b in the College of Computing and an electronic version is attached to this email. Applications are due by noon November 25th.

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[UWAB] (no subject)
by ericson＠cc.gatech.edu 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

Dear Students, Would you like a flexible part-time job that pays you to help introduce students to computing? Do you have at least 5 hours a week (most weeks) that you can work? I am looking to hire Computer Science or Computational Media majors who are responsible and outgoing to help us change attitudes about computing. As you know there are not enough women, African Americans, or Hispanics in computing and the Institute for Computing Education (ICE) is trying to battle the negative stereotypes about computing by holding computing workshops with the Girl Scouts, YWCA, Cool Girls, Boys and Girls Clubs, and more. Last year over 1600 girls got some introduction to computing with us. Our evaluation efforts show that even with a 4-hour workshop we can change girl's attitudes towards computing in a positive way. We have found that PicoCrickets, which are an arts and crafts kit for the digital age, result in the highest number of statistically significant changes in attitudes towards computing. We also use Scratch, Alice, and LEGO Mindstorms robot kits in our workshops. We are also planning workshops with wearable computers, scribbler robots, and web development. We pay for the time it takes to learn how to run the workshops, set-up time, clean-up time, and any travel time. We pay between $10 and $18 an hour, depending on what year of school (by hours) you are in. We are most in need of people who can drive and can work from 3:30pm - 6:30pm. But, we also have workshops at Georgia Tech on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am - 2pm. To apply please send your resume and references to Felicia (Auzla) Brewster at fauzla(a)cc.gatech.edu<mailto:fauzla@cc.gatech.edu>. Thank You, Barb Ericson Director, Computing Outreach College of Computing Georgia Tech

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