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GHC07 Call for Participation
The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing 2007 Call for Participation has been issued. Categories and deadlines for submission are:
- PhD Forum - March 31, 2007 deadline
- Panels, Workshops, and Presentations - March 31, 2007 deadline
- Technical Posters - March 22, 2007 deadline
- ACM Student Research Competition (SRC) - March 22, 2007 deadline
- Birds of a Feather Sessions (BOFs) - March 31, 2007 deadline
- New Investigator Technical Papers - March 31, 2007 deadline
The Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing 2007 Call for Participation has also been issued. GHC07 and Tapia 2007 will be co-located in Orlando, Florida.
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) announced today that their bi-annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference, which concluded Saturday in San Diego, will become an annual event. The 2007 gathering is slated for October 17 to 20, in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, ABI plans to co-locate and bridge the Grace Hopper conference with the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing conference, set for October 14 to 17. Read more…
GHC 2006 Stats
This year’s Grace Hopper Celebration was attended by 1290 technical women and men from the U.S. and 13 other countries, representing a 49.9 percent increase over the last conference in 2004. Forty-two percent of attendees were students, from undergraduates to post-doctoral scholars, and of that number, a record 221 attended on scholarships underwritten by universities, corporations, ABI and the National Science Foundation. A record 36 corporate sponsors provided nearly $400,000 in conference funding. Over two and a half days, a roster of more than 200 presenters, including thought leaders from government agencies, leading universities and some of industry’s top technology companies led programs to explore the state-of-the-art in computing technology, examine strategies for attracting and advancing women in science and technology professions, learn career-building skills and celebrate the accomplishments of women in technology. Additionally, a widely diverse technical poster session by students and researchers drew a record 66 entries.
Conference PDFs available for download
The following PDFs are now available for download. Conference attendees will receive printed copies of these documents.
- Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Program
- Download Program (PDF Format, 4.3 MB)
- Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference Profiles & Expanded Information
- Download Profiles/Information (PDF Format, 3.5 MB)
- Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Proceedings
- Download Complete Proceedings (PDF Format, 10.4 MB)
Anita Borg Award Winners Announced
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) will honor two distinguished leaders in technology as recipients of the 2006 Anita Borg Awards during ceremonies on Thursday, October 5, at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, underway here from October 4-7, 2006. Dr. Wendy Hall, Professor of Computer Science and Head of the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton, UK, and Dr. Carol B. Muller, Founder and CEO of MentorNet, will be recognized for significant and sustained contributions in Technical Leadership and Social Impact, respectively. The Anita Borg Awards, established in 2004 in memory of the late Dr. Anita Borg, honor outstanding leaders who embrace Borg’s lasting vision to change the world for women and technology. Read more…
All-time highs for GHC06!
Registration and sponsorship have reached all time highs for the upcoming Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. ABI said that pre-registration for the 4-day event has far surpassed that of the previous conference in 2004–when 899 women and men attended–and will likely exceed this year’s projected enrollment of 1,200!
GHC Community: Get Involved, Get Connected!
We’re less than one month away from the Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing. Have you joined the GHC Community online yet?
- Represent! Add yourself to the GHC06 Frappr! map.
- Get connected! Find things to do in San Diego, share your words of wisdom, share a ride or a room, or organize your own affinity group.
- Blog! Volunteer to become a LIVE blogger or notetaker during the conference.
Alternate Hotels for GHC06
The conference hotel, the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, is sold out. We recommend these hotels nearby:
- Handlery Hotel & Resort, 950 Hotel Circle (.4 miles from the Town and Country) - (800) 843-4343
- Doubletree Club Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle (.7 miles from the Town and Country) - (619) 881-6900
Get additional travel information on the GHC06 site.
Program Schedule Available
The Program Schedule for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is now available online, as well as in PDF format. The schedule will continue to be updated as additional details are made available.
Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2006 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is now open.
Registration details, such as cost and cancellation policy, are available online at http://gracehopper.org/participate/registration/. To proceed immediately to registration, visit http://www.regonline.com/ghc2006.
Travel information is available online at http://gracehopper.org/conference/travel/.
Submission decisions now available
Submission notifications have been sent via e-mail to all submission authors. Authors may also log in to the submission site to review decisions and feedback.
Student Scholarships
An on-line scholarship application is now available, and applications are now being accepted. Learn more about applying for a scholarship.
Deadlines for Submissions Changed
Electronic submissions are now being accepted. Categories and deadlines for submission are:
- PhD Forum - March 22, 2006 deadline
- Panels, Workshops, and Presentations - March 22, 2006 deadline
- Technical Posters - March 22, 2006 deadline
- ACM Student Research Competition (SRC) - March 22, 2006 deadline
- Birds of a Feather Sessions (BOFs) - May 1, 2006 deadline
- New Investigator Technical Papers - March 22, 2006 deadline
Conference Registration
Registration for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing 2006 will open June 1, 2006.
Anita Borg Change Agent Scholarship
To expand the impact of the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference more internationally, the Anita Borg Change Agent Scholarship has been created to encourage the participation of women who live and work outside the United States.
The scholarship will be given to up to two women in computing who have expanded opportunities and influenced the careers of girls and women in technology outside the U.S. Applicants/nominees must establish their need for financial support to attend the conference. The recipient(s) will have all expenses paid to attend the 2006 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference. Complete details.
This scholarship program was generously established by Dr. Fran Allen, recipient of the 2004 inaugural Anita Borg Technical Leadership Award.
Submissions Now Being Accepted
Electronic submissions are now being accepted. Categories and deadlines for submission are:
- PhD Forum - March 1, 2006 deadline
- Panels, Workshops, and Presentations - March 1, 2006 deadline
- Technical Posters - March 1, 2006 deadline
- ACM Student Research Competition (SRC) - March 1, 2006 deadline
- Birds of a Feather Sessions (BOFs) - May 1, 2006 deadline
- New Investigator Technical Papers - March 1, 2006 deadline
Submissions Will be Accepted Soon
Categories and deadlines for submission are:
- PhD Forum - March 1, 2006 deadline
- Panels, Workshops, and Presentations - March 1, 2006 deadline
- Technical Posters - March 1, 2006 deadline
- ACM Student Research Competition (SRC) - March 1, 2006 deadline
- Birds of a Feather Sessions (BOFs) - May 1, 2006 deadline
- New Investigator Technical Papers - March 1, 2006 deadline
Conference Dates - Correction
The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing 2006 will be held October 4-7, 2006.
Call for Participation
The call for participation has been issued. Categories and deadlines for submission are:
- PhD Forum - March 1, 2006 deadline
- Panels, Workshops, and Presentations - March 1, 2006 deadline
- Technical Posters - March 1, 2006 deadline
- ACM Student Research Competition (SRC) - March 1, 2006 deadline
- Birds of a Feather Sessions (BOFs) - May 1, 2006 deadline
- New Investigator Technical Papers - March 1, 2006 deadline
Keynote Speakers Announced
Keynote speakers at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing 2006 are:
- Shirley M. Tilghman, President, Princeton University
- Sally K. Ride, Ph.D., former NASA Astronaut and the first American woman in space, President and CEO, Sally Ride Science, and Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego
- Helen Greiner, co-founder and chairman of the board, iRobot Corp.
Save the Date!
The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing 2006 is the sixth in 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.
Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing 2006 will be held October 3-7, 2006 in San Diego, California.
Past Grace Hopper Celebrations have resulted in collaborative proposals, networking, mentoring, and increased visibility for the contributions of women in computing. This year’s theme is Making Waves.
For more information, please contact the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology.
