Special Projects: Support for CRA-W FCRC Career Mentoring Workshop for Women in Research Careers in Computer Science and Engineering; June 7-8, 2003; San Diego, CA

Computing Research Association, Washington DC

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Abstract

ABSTRACT: EIA 0301046, CRA, Lori Pollock, PI This award to the Computing Research Association provides funds for travel grants for participants and speakers, and support for the workshop keynote dinner for the CRA-W 2003 Career Mentoring Workshop. The workshop has the objectives of 1) providing undergraduate women with exposure to computing research, 2) establishing and nurturing multi-institution and interdisciplinary research collaborations, 3) strengthening one's decision making power and coping ability with regard to the job and 4) providing support for teaching, advising, and service components of an academic career. The project incorporates a special keynote dinner with an inspirational woman speaker and opportunities to form and nurture relationships with potential mentors and colleagues. These workshops have been very successful in the past and this project will continue with similar results.