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Why Is Ada Lovelace Still the Woman That Young (and Not So Young) Women Look To?
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Why Is Ada Lovelace Still the Woman That Young (and Not So Young) Women Look To?

I was lucky enough to represent ACM and ACM-W at the recent Ada Lovelace Symposium at Oxford University.

Thoughts on 'The Frenzy About High-Tech Talent' and a Call For Corporate Action
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Thoughts on 'The Frenzy About High-Tech Talent' and a Call For Corporate Action

In "The Frenzy About High-Tech Talent" in The New York Review of Books, Andrew Hacker questions if there is really an unfilled need for STEM graduates, and if there...

If Something Seems Odd, Check the Data, and Check It Again!
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If Something Seems Odd, Check the Data, and Check It Again!

Finding the hole in the data.

Things That Men Can Do To Be Real Allies For Women In Computing
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Things That Men Can Do To Be Real Allies For Women In Computing

  

The Toy Aisle Matters More Than Ever: Girls and Computing
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The Toy Aisle Matters More Than Ever: Girls and Computing

A look at the toy aisle and the message it sends girls (and boys), from the 1970s to today. 

Satya Nadella and Grace Hopper
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Satya Nadella and Grace Hopper

Thoughts about Satya Nadella's comments at the Grace Hopper Conference.

Exciting Follow-up With an ACM-W Scholarship Recipient
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Exciting Follow-up With an ACM-W Scholarship Recipient

It's exciting to see how these scholarships can shape careers.

The Frontier of Small Data
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The Frontier of Small Data

 A quick view of Deborah Estrin's small data work.

ACM-W: One Way to Support Women in Computing!
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ACM-W: One Way to Support Women in Computing!

An update on ACM-W activities in 2012-2013, and a look to the coming year.

Exciting 'Big Data' Medical Applications
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Exciting 'Big Data' Medical Applications

A quick look at two exciting medical applications of big data analysis.

Sheryl Sandberg's Keynote at Grace Hopper
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Sheryl Sandberg's Keynote at Grace Hopper

Sheryl Sandberg gave the opening keynote at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing and spoke about why careers in technology are important and why it...

A Successful NY Celebration of Women in Computing!
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A Successful NY Celebration of Women in Computing!

A recap of our recent New York regional Celebration of Women in Computing.

Grace Hopper Conference 2010
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Grace Hopper Conference 2010

On Wednesday I began GHC 2010 by attending a gathering of people who are planning regional celebrations of women in computing.

Final Thoughts About Grace Hopper Conference
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Final Thoughts About Grace Hopper Conference

Just a few final thoughts and pointers to projects and resources.

Grace Hopper Keynote 2: Fran Berman
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Grace Hopper Keynote 2: Fran Berman

Fran Berman's keynote address at the Grace Hopper Conference

Student Research Competition at Grace Hopper
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Student Research Competition at Grace Hopper

Highlights of the top six posters/presentations at the Student Research Competition

Grace Hopper Keynote 1: Megan Smith
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Grace Hopper Keynote 1: Megan Smith

Megan Smith keynote at Grace Hopper

Grace Hopper Conference Opening Session: Part 1
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Grace Hopper Conference Opening Session: Part 1

Grace Hopper Conference--some highlights on who attends and what it's like.

Opening Day of Grace Hopper Conference
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Opening Day of Grace Hopper Conference

A panoply of posters welcome attendees to the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing.
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