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Tuesday | May 15, 2018Convene AwardLearn from Experts Take Action Celebrate Livestream

TIME EVENT LOCATION

7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION

Check in, pick up swag and resources, and join the conversation in more ways than one.

Texas Ballroom Foyer

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

BREAKFAST I

Breakfast is available for attendees with meetings beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15.

Longhorn D

9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

EngageIT MEETING (for EngageIT project team members only)

Project Advisory Board members, Faculty cohorts, and EngageIT staff will meet to discuss the project.

EngageIT is an NSF IUSE community college professional development and research project.

A group lunch for Pacesetters, EngageIT, and Extension Services participants will be provided from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Grapevine 5

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

PACESETTERS COHORT MEETING

Join this exploratory meeting to learn about the program expectations, hear about new tool sets, and meet your 2018-2020 cohort peers. A group lunch for Pacesetters, EngageIT, and Extension Services participants will be provided from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Then, you will also participate in the Pacesetters Community Meeting from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. for a networking hour with Pacesetters from the 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2018 cohorts.

Grapevine 3+4

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

EXTENSION SERVICES (ES) CONSULTANTS MEETING (for ES staff and consultants only)

This meeting will be followed by a 15-minute break before the Extension Services (ES) meeting for clients, guides, consultants, and staff commences.


Grapevine 1+2

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD) MEETING (for BOD members only)

Members meet to provide corporate governance, strategic advice, and development assistance.

Dallas 2

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10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

EXTENSION SERVICES (ES) CLIENTS, GUIDES, CONSULTANTS, AND STAFF MEETING (for ES clients currently working with an ES consultant only)

Participants will engage in dialogues regarding the ES philosophy, effective recruitment and retention strategies, and how to track and utilize institutional and departmental data. Clients, consultants, and guides will have the opportunity for small group conversations.


Grapevine 1+2

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

PACESETTERS COMMUNITY MEETING

Pacesetters from all cohorts, past and present, make up a critical community of practice with 70 academic and corporate organizations. Join this informal networking hour to greet and reconnect with your peers in the program as we launch a new national Pacesetters Community.

Grapevine 3+4

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING (AiC) COLLEGIATE AWARD RECIPIENT ORIENTATION (for students who are Collegiate Award recipients only)

Students will gather for a Summit overview and orientation. They will discuss their personal, academic, and professional expectations, as well as goals for the Summit.

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3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CHANGE LEADER SCHOLAR ORIENTATION (for students who are Change Leader Scholars only)

Students will gather for a Summit overview and orientation. They will discuss their personal, academic, and professional expectations, as well as goals for the Summit.

Grapevine 6

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TIME EVENT LOCATION

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

ALLIANCE MEETINGS

NCWIT alliances meet face-to-face only once a year, so these meetings will be jam-packed and action-oriented. Alliance meetings are open only to members of that alliance and invited guests.

Academic Alliance (AA) Meeting • View the detailed agenda at www.ncwit.org/18AAMeeting.

K-12 Alliance Meeting• View the detailed agenda at www.ncwit.org/18K12Meeting.

Workforce & Entrepreneurial Alliances (WA & EA) Meeting• View the detailed agenda at www.ncwit.org/18WAEAMeeting.

Texas Ballroom D

Grapevine 1+2

Texas Ballroom C

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

BREAK AND MOVE

Make your way to the opening plenary.

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

PLENARY I: THE JOANNE COHOON MEMORIAL PLENARY

SUMMIT WELCOME

NCWIT CEO and Co-founder Lucy Sanders officially welcomes attendees to the 2018 NCWIT Summit.

PIONEER IN TECH AWARD

Please join us as we honor the 2018 NCWIT Pioneer in Tech Award Recipients Lorinda Cherry and Evi Nemeth (page 24).

presented by Terry Morreale, President and CTO, NCWIT; and Lucy Sanders

COLLEGIATE AWARD

Get inspired as we celebrate the recipients of the 2018 NCWIT Collegiate Award for their technical contributions to projects that demonstrate a high level of creativity and potential impact (page 25).

presented by Vicki Mealer-Burke, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Qualcomm; and Janice Zdankus, Vice President, Quality, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Texas Ballroom A+B

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TIME EVENT LOCATION

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

(PLENARY I CONTINUED)

PLENARY I: #METOO, MEN & TECH: POSSIBILITIES & PERILS IN A TIME OF CHANGE

introduced by Bobby Schnabel, Professor, Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder

Jackson Katz, PhD, Director, MVP Strategies

Drawing on his extensive research and activism addressing issues of sexual harassment and gender violence, Dr. Katz will examine some of the cultural dynamics that contribute to these problems and will also identify how more subtle forms of gender, race, and class inequities affect important power dynamics and the ability to make change. He will specifically reflect on recent developments and societal reactions to these issues in the tech industry, and offer practical ways everyone, especially men, can work toward change.

HARROLD AND NOTKIN RESEARCH AND GRADUATE MENTORING AWARD

Given in memory of Mary Jean Harrold and David Notkin, we are proud to honor Dr. Maria Gini, an exemplary faculty member in graduate mentoring (page 26).

presented by Rose Schooler, Vice President and GM, Internet of Things Group Sales, Intel Corporation

Texas Ballroom A+B


6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

BREAK AND MOVE

Walk/Shuttle your way to the reception.

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

NETWORKING RECEPTION

Be among members of the NCWIT community and invited guests as we enjoy karaoke entertainment.

We would like to give a huge thanks to 2018 NCWIT Summit Sponsors Anchor Point Foundation, Autodesk, Johnson & Johnson, Palo Alto Networks, and PNC.

Glass Cactus Nightclub

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Wednesday | May 16, 2018Convene AwardLearn from Experts Take Action Celebrate Livestream

TIME EVENT LOCATION

7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION



8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

BREAKFAST II

Join other attendees bright and early for breakfast.

Longhorn D

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

ALLIANCE MEETINGS

NCWIT’s alliances meet face-to-face only once a year, so these meetings will be jam-packed and action-oriented. Alliance meetings are open only to members of that alliance and invited guests.

Academic Alliance (AA) Meeting • View the detailed agenda at www.ncwit.org/18AAMeeting.

K-12 Alliance Meeting • View the detailed agenda at www.ncwit.org/18K12Meeting.

Workforce & Entrepreneurial Alliances (WA & EA) Meeting • View the detailed agenda at www.ncwit.org/18WAEAMeeting.

Texas Ballroom D

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Texas Ballroom C

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

NETWORKING LUNCH

Refuel, and get ready for more engaging conversation with fellow attendees.

Longhorn D

2:00 - 3:45 p.m.

PLENARY II

SURGING ENROLLMENT SEED FUND

Honor the inaugural recipients of this seed fund who will develop and test approaches to increasing diversity of incoming computing students, despite the enrollment surge (page 27).

presented by Renee Wittemyer, Sr. Lead for Tech Innovation, Program Strategy, Executive Office of Melinda Gates

with a special video message from Melinda Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a passionate supporter for women in tech

Texas Ballroom A+B


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TIME EVENT LOCATION

2:00 - 3:45 p.m.

(PLENARY II CONTINUED)

ACADEMIC ALLIANCE (AA) SEED FUND

Learn about the recruitment and retention projects of the February 2018 AA Seed Fund recipients (page 28).

presented by Donald Kossmann, Distinguished Scientist and Director, Microsoft Research, Redmond Lab

PLENARY II: PINK BRAIN, BLUE BRAIN: WHAT’S THE REAL STORY WHEN IT COMES TO “GENDER DIFFERENCES”

introduced by Jeff Forbes, Associate Professor of the Practice of CS at Duke and Expert at NSF

Lise Eliot, Professor of Neuroscience, Chicago Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

The so-called “debate” about sex differences made waves again this year, especially in the popular discourse around women and tech. Dr. Eliot will challenge some of these long-standing myths, providing a precise overview of the research into these differences and clarifying oft-misunderstood findings. She will also offer practical advice for educators, employers, and families so that we can close the troubling gaps between boys and girls, find more intersectional solutions, and help all children grow to reach their full potential.

NATIONAL ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING (AiC) EDUCATOR AWARD

Celebrate Jeff Solin, the inaugural recipient of the National AiC Educator Award. This award recognizes formal and informal educators who encourage high school women’s interest and participation in technology pursuits (page 29).

presented by Rachel Kutz, VP-Strategic Initiatives-Global Supply Chain, AT&T

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MENTORING (URM) AWARD

Acknowledge the latest URM Award recipients who use their high-quality research opportunities as a way to more actively engage students (page 30).

presented by Rachel Kutz, VP-Strategic Initiatives-Global Supply Chain, AT&T

Texas Ballroom A+B


3:45 - 4:00 p.m.

BREAK AND MOVE

Make your way to a 60-minute or 90-minute breakout session.

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TIME EVENT LOCATION

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

60-MINUTE AND 90-MINUTE BREAKOUTS

We are offering a multitude of sessions for deeper discussion and collaboration so that you feel inspired and prepared to make change after the Summit is over.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

See pages 17-20 for detailed descriptions and pages 21-23 to learn how these breakouts map to NCWIT Systemic Change Models.

1. #METOO, MEN & TECH: POSSIBILITIES & PERILS IN A TIME OF CHANGE: KATZ PLENARY DEBRIEF (60-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Brenda J. Allen

2. *BUILDING YOUR DIVERSITY TOOLKIT (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenters: Lisa Flores and Mary Ann Villarreal *Note: This workshop repeats on Thursday, May 17.

3. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IF... HELPING CHANGE LEADERS RESPOND TO MICROAGGRESSIONS, BIAS, AND OTHER NONSENSE (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Colleen Lewis

4. REACHING RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS BIT BY BIT! HOW TO CONNECT RURAL POPULATIONS WITH RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPUTING EDUCATION (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Shalini Kesar

5. HOW CAN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT INCREASE INCLUSIVENESS? (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Sapna Cheryan

6. IMPROVE YOUR CS/IT PROGRAM’S CULTURE: AN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE “LIVING RESOURCE” WORKSHOP (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Tracy Camp, Perry Fizzano, John Paxton, and Beth Quinn

7. *JUST BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS HEAR IT, DOESN’T MEAN IT’S TRUE: APPLYING NCWIT’S CRITICAL LISTENING GUIDE (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Deborah Keyek-Franssen *Note: This workshop repeats on Thursday, May 17.

8. PINK BRAIN, BLUE BRAIN: ELIOT PLENARY DEBRIEF (60-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Lise Eliot, PhD

San Antonio 4-6

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Dallas 3+4

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Del Rio 3

San Antonio 3

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TIME EVENT LOCATION

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

(60-MINUTE AND 90-MINUTE BREAKOUTS CONTINUED)

9. ENSURING ENGAGEMENT AND RELEVANCE IN BLACK COMMUNITIES: FROM KINDERGARTEN TO WORKPLACE (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenters: Enobong (Anna) Branch, Wendy DuBow, and Sneha Veeragoudar Harrell

10. USING DATA SCIENCE TO ACCELERATE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVES (90-MINUTE MINI-PLENARY) presenter: Dr. Sarmila Basu

San Antonio 6

San Antonio 1+2

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

WINE AND CHEESE HAPPY HOUR

Please join us for a Happy Hour with members of the NCWIT community and invited guests.

We would like to give a huge thanks to 2018 NCWIT Summit Sponsors Anchor Point Foundation, Autodesk, Johnson & Johnson, Palo Alto Networks, and PNC.


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Thursday | May 17, 2018Convene AwardLearn from Experts Take Action Celebrate Livestream

TIME EVENT LOCATION

7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION



8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

BREAKFAST III

Join other attendees bright and early for breakfast before the 60-minute and 90-minute Breakout Sessions.

Longhorn D

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

60-MINUTE AND 90-MINUTE BREAKOUTS

We are offering a multitude of sessions for deeper discussion and collaboration so that you feel inspired and prepared to make change after the Summit is over.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

See pages 17-20 for detailed descriptions and pages 21-23 to learn how these breakouts map to NCWIT Systemic Change Models.

1. *BUILDING YOUR DIVERSITY TOOLKIT (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenters: Lisa Flores and Mary Ann Villarreal *Note: This workshop is repeated from Wednesday, May 16.

2. LET’S TALK R&R: EXPERT ADVICE ON UNDERGRADUATE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenters: Sherri L. Sanders and Leisa Thompson

3. KEEPING THE ALL IN CSforALL (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenters: Leigh Ann DeLyser and Ruthe Farmer

4. WHAT’S THE FORMULA FOR UNDERSTANDING AND IMPROVING STUDENT MOTIVATION? (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Kenn Barron

5. *JUST BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS HEAR IT, DOESN’T MEAN IT’S TRUE (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Deborah Keyek-Franssen *Note: This workshop is repeated from Wednesday, May 16.

6. HOW TO MAKE YOUR CORPORATE DIVERSITY PROGRAMS COUNT (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: Mary Fairchild

7. STRENGTHENING TWO- TO FOUR-YEAR TRANSFER PATHWAYS: IMPLICATIONS FOR BROADENING PARTICIPATION (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenter: John Fink

Dallas 5

Texas Ballroom C

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San Antonio 1+2

San Antonio 3

San Antonio 5

San Antonio 4

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TIME EVENT LOCATION

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

(60-MINUTE AND 90-MINUTE BREAKOUTS CONTINUED)

8. AVATARS, AGENCY, AND STEM IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION (90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP) presenters: Sneha Veeragoudar Harrell, Danielle Olson, and Aziria Rodríguez Arce

9. COMMUNICATION MADE EASY (90-MINUTE MINI-PLENARY) presenter: Mike Hess

10. REDUCING GENDER BIAS IN MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEMS (90-MINUTE MINI-PLENARY) presenter: Vicente Ordonez-Roman

Del Rio 3

Dallas 2

San Antonio 6

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

BREAK AND MOVE

Make your way to the closing plenary.

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PLENARY III

TECHNOLOchicas 3.0

Meet the TECHNOLOchicas 3.0, and learn about this ongoing initiative to raise awareness among young Latinas and their families about opportunities and careers in technology.

presented by Jannie Fernandez, K-12 Alliance & TECHNOLOchicas Manager, NCWIT

PLENARY III: THE W. KAMAU BELL CURVE: ENDING RACISM IN ABOUT AN HOUR

introduced by Daron Green, Director, Research Operations and Academic Relations, Facebook

W. Kamau Bell, Socio-Political Comedian

Kamau Bell is a sociopolitical comedian and host of the hit Emmy Award-winning CNN docu-series, “United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell.” Before “United Shades,” Kamau was best known for his critically acclaimed – FX comedy series – Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell. The New York Times called Kamau “the most promising new talent in political comedy in many years.” Kamau is proud to be the ACLU’s Ambassador of Racial Justice, although he is also pretty upset that they did not give him a badge.

Texas Ballroom A+B


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TIME EVENT LOCATION

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

(PLENARY III CONTINUED)

REEL WiT AWARD

We will celebrate Actress Ariana Richards of “Jurassic Park,” the 2018 recipient of the Reel Women in Technology (WiT) Award. This award recognizes the best portrayal of leading women in technology from a program (e.g., documentary, tv show, film, YouTube, etc.) who serve as role models for girls and women with computing aspirations while disrupting the stereotypes of women in technology (page 31).

presented by Yvonne Melton, Program Manager, Computer Science Education, Google

Texas Ballroom A+B


12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING (AiC) COLLEGIATE AWARD RECIPIENT AND CHANGE LEADER SCHOLAR DEBRIEF (for students who are Change Leader Scholars or Collegiate Award recipients only)

Students will gather to share their Summit experiences.

A boxed lunch is available for Change Leader scholars and Collegiate Award recipients.

San Antonio 6

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

K-12 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DEBRIEF (K-12 Executive Council members only)

The K-12 Executive Council will meet to determine action items and next steps.

A boxed lunch is available for K-12 Executive Council members.

San Antonio 4

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

SOCIAL SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD (SSAB) MEETING (for SSAB members only)

Members of the Social Science Advisory Board (SSAB) provide guidance based on their knowledge of research and theory at the intersection of women and computing. The board will draw on relevant research to discuss NCWIT programs and platforms in relation to larger social trends.

A boxed lunch is available for SSAB members.

Dallas 5

1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING (AiC) MEETING (for AiC affiliate coordinators and team members only)

AiC participants meet to discuss milestones, design strategy for expansion and outreach, plan future goals, and set outcomes for all components of the AiC program.

A boxed lunch is available for AiC affiliate coordinators, team members, and community members.

San Antonio 1-3

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60-MINUTE BREAKOUTS #METOO, MEN & TECH: POSSIBILITIES & PERILS IN A TIME OF CHANGE: KATZ PLENARY DEBRIEF 60-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday | San Antonio 4-6 Brenda J. Allen, Vice Chancellor, Diversity and Inclusion; Professor, Department of Communication, University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus

Still thinking about the issues raised in Jackson Katz’s plenary and want to discuss more with fellow attendees? Want to explore how to take action and apply some of these ideas to your specific context? Come join Dr. Brenda Allen who will facilitate this session, helping attendees delve further into these issues and translate key learnings into concrete strategies for making a difference.

PINK BRAIN, BLUE BRAIN: ELIOT PLENARY DEBRIEF 60-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday | Dallas 2 Lise Eliot, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience, Chicago Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Still thinking about the issues raised in Lise Eliot’s plenary and want to discuss more with fellow attendees? Want to explore how to take action and apply some of these ideas to your specific context? Come join Dr. Lise Eliot who will facilitate this session, helping attendees delve further into these issues and translate key learnings into concrete strategies for making a difference.

90-MINUTE BREAKOUTS*BUILDING YOUR DIVERSITY TOOLKIT 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday | Dallas 5 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | Dallas 5 Lisa Flores, Associate Professor, Department of Communication, University of Colorado; and Mary Ann Villarreal, Associate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, California State University, Fullerton

(*Note: This workshop takes place on both Wednesday and Thursday.)

As our institutions focus on diversifying our campuses and workplaces, one of the questions we need to ask as we “build our diversity toolkit” is how can our program, department, or institution better model an inclusive environment that attracts a diverse body? Though we will think broadly across diversity and inclusivity, we focus specifically on the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality to identify barriers that disrupt building an inclusive climate, and explore ideas and practices on how to sustain diversity, equity, and inclusion, even in the midst of difficult moments.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IF... HELPING CHANGE LEADERS RESPOND TO MICROAGGRESSIONS, BIAS, AND OTHER NONSENSE 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday | Texas Ballroom C Colleen Lewis, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Harvey Mudd College

In this hands-on workshop, learn practical strategies for what you can do, as a change leader to make your classroom, workplace, or program more inclusive.

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REACHING RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS BIT BY BIT! HOW TO CONNECT RURAL POPULATIONS WITH RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPUTING EDUCATION 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday | Dallas 3+4 Shalini Kesar, Associate Professor, Information Systems, Southern Utah University

Learn how to engage rural areas in your state and region and reach underrepresented populations in tech. Dr. Shalini Kesar of Southern Utah University has led one of the largest NCWIT Award for AiC Affiliates for the past 5 years, recognizing 93 award recipients in 2017 – more than any other Affiliate in the nation! Although Southern Utah is not seen as a tech hub, Dr. Kesar has found success by engaging all parts of their community, including educators, parents, local businesses, clubs, and after-school activities in an effort to promote more women in tech.

HOW CAN THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT INCREASE INCLUSIVENESS? 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday | San Antonio 5 Sapna Cheryan, Associate Professor, Social Psychology, University of Washington

In this interactive workshop, we will begin with the social science research showing that the physical environment of your department, lab or office, is an important influencer of whether or not people feel that they belong in computing or not. Next, we will consider what changes can be made in décor and physical setup to set the stage for a more inclusive culture and how to make other other changes to culture to create a more inclusive environment. Bring your photos, ideas, and questions.

IMPROVE YOUR CS/IT PROGRAM’S CULTURE: AN ACADEMIC ALLIANCE “LIVING RESOURCE” WORKSHOP 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday | Del Rio 3 Tracy Camp, Department Head and Professor of Computer Science, Colorado School of Mines; Perry Fizzano, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Computer Science, Western Washington University; John Paxton, Director and Professor, Gianforte School of Computing, Montana State University; and Beth Quinn, Research Scientist & EngageCSEdu Director, NCWIT

With other Academic Alliance members, explore strategies for improving your department’s climate for inclusion and diversity in three key areas: 1) effective and inclusive faculty hiring, 2) improving student culture, and 3) improving physical spaces. Our exploration of each initiative will include 1) a review of relevant NCWIT resource[s], 2) presentations of “living” case studies by Drs. Camp, Fizzano, and Paxton, and 3) break-out work sessions where participants will consider their own institutions’ situations against the backdrop of the presentations to suggest improvements and updates to the target resources.

*JUST BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS HEAR IT, DOESN’T MEAN IT’S TRUE: APPLYING NCWIT’S CRITICAL LISTENING GUIDE 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday | San Antonio 3 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | San Antonio 3 Deborah Keyek-Franssen, Associate Vice President, Digital Education and Engagement, University of Colorado - Denver

(*Note: This workshop takes place on both Wednesday and Thursday.)

To cultivate interconnected, inclusive teams, change leaders need to recognize and celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This jiffy listening skills tune-up session uses active exploration of inclusion and diversity concepts to help participants evaluate problematic statements and practice the skills that will help them intervene. Using a hands-on version of NCWIT’s Critical Listening Guide, participants will recognize, describe, and analyze instances of implicit bias and practice responses to exclusionary language.


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ENSURING ENGAGEMENT AND RELEVANCE IN BLACK COMMUNITIES: FROM KINDERGARTEN TO WORKPLACE 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday | San Antonio 6 Enobong (Anna) Branch, Associate Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer; Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Massachusetts - Amherst; Wendy DuBow, Director of Evaluation, Senior Research Scientist, NCWIT; and Sneha Veeragoudar Harrell, Learning Scientist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

How can race impact people’s willingness to engage in K-12 through workplace? This session will include small, group discussions focused on particular NCWIT resources, as well as a facilitated conversation about engaging with Black communities in increasing the meaningful representation of women in computing. Whether you have prior experience or no experience, let’s come together to discuss the challenges, obstacles, and rewards for intentional cross-race dialogue in school, college, and the workplace.

USING DATA SCIENCE TO ACCELERATE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVES 90-MINUTE MINI-PLENARY 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday | San Antonio 1+2 Dr. Sarmila Basu, Senior Director, Microsoft

In her presentation, Dr. Basu will combine two of her passions – data science and working for social good — to illustrate how advanced analytics can help drive Diversity & Inclusion. Sarmila will draw on her work to show how data science (predictive modeling in particular) can help identify students or employees facing conditions that increase the likelihood of attrition, and how early intervention can help increase graduation or retention rates. She will also discuss how data science can be used to detect subtle biases and implement processes to address these biases and improve retention.

LET’S TALK R&R: EXPERT ADVICE ON UNDERGRADUATE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | Texas Ballroom C Sherri L. Sanders, Extension Services Program Director, NCWIT; and Leisa Thompson, Director of Research & Consulting, Extension Services, University of Virginia

Do you have questions about how to increase the representation of women in your undergraduate computing program? Come to this session for personalized advice from our experienced NCWIT Extension Services for Undergraduate Programs consultants.

KEEPING THE ALL IN CSforALL 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | Dallas 3+4 Leigh Ann DeLyser, Co-chair, CSforAll Consortium; and Ruthe Farmer, Chief Evangelist, CSforALL

The movement to build computer science education for the U.S. is well under way, with new states, districts, and providers joining every day. As the institutionalization of CS progresses in our communities, ensuring that the CS programs are truly inclusive of girls and underrepresented students at the foundation is more critical than ever. During this workshop, we will discuss and devise strategies for leveraging the expertise, resources, and footprint of the NCWIT K-12 Alliance to facilitate implementation of inclusive CS education and how NCWIT members can act as inclusion ambassadors in their communities.

WHAT’S THE FORMULA FOR UNDERSTANDING AND IMPROVING STUDENT MOTIVATION? 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | San Antonio 1+2 Kenn Barron, Professor, Psychology, James Madison University

Ideally, efforts by faculty, staff, and administration to improve instruction and student learning would be guided by motivation theory and research. However, understanding this substantial body of knowledge can be time consuming and daunting. In this workshop, Dr. Kenn Barron will cut through the complexity to provide a single, unifying formula that pinpoints the major sources of student motivation. You will learn how evidence-based practices that promote each source of motivation can be applied to your own teaching, courses, and programs to create conditions in which all students can thrive. Finally, you will learn about the importance of assessing student motivation to guide and evaluate your efforts.






HOW TO MAKE YOUR CORPORATE DIVERSITY PROGRAMS COUNT 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | San Antonio 5 Mary Fairchild, Director, Organizational and Talent Development, Port of Seattle

You will leave this workshop having learned simple methods for thoughtfully measuring the impact of corporate diversity programs, how to build a community of practice in your company, and next steps for how you will measure your initiatives. Participants will also have a chance to share experiences, successes, and challenges.

STRENGTHENING TWO- TO FOUR-YEAR TRANSFER PATHWAYS: IMPLICATIONS FOR BROADENING PARTICIPATION 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | San Antonio 4 John Fink, Research Associate, Teachers College, Columbia University

Millions of students start at community colleges each year, most of whom hope to transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree, yet less than 15 percent are successful in doing so, including <0.2% in computer science. This workshop will apply recent findings from national research on highly-effective transfer partnerships between community college universities to explore how college, university, industry, and community leaders can better harness the talents of community college students.

AVATARS, AGENCY, AND STEM IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION 90-MINUTE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | Del Rio 3 Sneha Veeragoudar Harrell, Learning Scientist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Danielle Olson, PhD Student and Research Assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); and Aziria Rodríguez Arce, Student, Comparative Media Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Fostering critical computational literacy requires attention to students learning computer science content, agency development, as well as identity formation as STEM learners and practitioners. In this interactive workshop, we consider what factors contribute to successfully doing this in computer-based learning environments. As part of this, we share current research on avatars and computer-based learning, discuss results from workshops we ran with secondary level students, and engage participants in activities and discussion.

COMMUNICATION MADE EASY 90-MINUTE MINI-PLENARY 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | Dallas 2 Mike Hess, Founder and Executive Director, Blind Institute of Technology

We explore the technique of active listening through experiential exercises. You will learn how quickly you are able to keep track of details when your vision is not a distraction and how this learning can help you create more inclusive work and learning environments for students and employees with visual impairments.

REDUCING GENDER BIAS IN MACHINE LEARNING SYSTEMS 90-MINUTE MINI-PLENARY 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. on Thursday | San Antonio 6 Vicente Ordonez-Roman, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Virginia

Data-driven, machine-learning methods for recognizing objects and concepts from complex data, such as images and text, have made great progress in recent years. This session will explore the ways in which some of the systems are encoding and reinforcing societal biases in their predictions, and ways to successfully reduce these biases.


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NCWIT K-12 SYSTEMIC CHANGE MODEL

The NCWIT K-12 Systemic Change Model identifies several key social and structural factors that influence girls’ participation in computing, often deterring them from choosing education or careers in technology. With this model, you can heighten your awareness and knowledge about how young women’s perceptions, interests, confidence, and career decisions are shaped by society and the local environments in which they learn about computing and technology. Additionally, explore the different ways that you — as a teacher, counselor, researcher, or other critical influencer — can make change. Learn more about the K-12 Systemic Change Model at ncwit.org/thefactsgirls.

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Communication Made Easy XEnsuring Engagement and Relevance in Black Communities: From Kindergarten to Workplace X X X

How Can the Physical Environment Increase Inclusiveness? X X

How to Make Your Corporate Diversity Programs Count

Improve Your CS/IT Program’s Culture: An Academic Alliance “Living Resource” Workshop

Just Because You Always Hear It, Doesn’t Mean It’s True: Applying NCWIT’s Critical Listening Guide X X X X

Keeping the ALL in CSforALL X X

Let’s Talk R&R: Expert Advice on Undergraduate Recruitment and Retention

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NCWIT POSTSECONDARY SYSTEMIC CHANGE MODEL

The NCWIT Postsecondary Systemic Change Model, used by NCWIT Extension Services for Undergraduate Programs, recommends a strategic, sustainable approach for attracting and retaining women that focuses on revising educational systems to create an inclusive experience for all students. With this model, you can create awareness and knowledge about systemic change, as women often switch out of computing majors because they feel alienated, not because of their ability or suitability for the career. And, you can identify program aspects that influence women’s participation and explore the different ways that you can make change. Learn more about the Postsecondary Systemic Change Model at ncwit.org/postsec-model.

#MeToo, Men & Tech: Possibilities & Perils in a Time of Change X XAvatars, Agency, and STEM Identity Development in Computer Science Education X X X

Building Your Diversity Toolkit X X

Communication Made Easy X X XEnsuring Engagement and Relevance in Black Communities: From Kindergarten to Workplace X X X X X

How Can the Physical Environment Increase Inclusiveness? X X X

How to Make Your Corporate Diversity Programs Count

Improve Your CS/IT Program’s Culture: An Academic Alliance “Living Resource” Workshop X X X X

Just Because You Always Hear It, Doesn’t Mean It’s True: Applying NCWIT’s Critical Listening Guide X X X X X

Keeping the ALL in CSforALL

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NCWIT INDUSTRY SYSTEMIC CHANGE MODEL

The NCWIT Industry Systemic Change Model identifies the key focus areas that should be part of a larger strategic plan for creating more inclusive and productive environments, such as examining processes and policies (e.g., in recruitment or performance evaluation) that deter women’s participation. This model underscores how isolated or piecemeal efforts are not enough for sustained change. Instead, you explore a holistic approach through three foundational steps that help to ensure the success of your subsequent efforts: 1) enlisting top leadership support, 2) educating managers, and 3) collecting appropriate data. Learn more about the Industry Systemic Change Model at ncwit.org/datacollectionguide.

#MeToo, Men & Tech: Possibilities & Perils in a Time of Change X X XAvatars, Agency, and STEM Identity Development in Computer Science Education X

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Communication Made Easy X XEnsuring Engagement and Relevance in Black Communities: From Kindergarten to Workplace X X X X X

How Can the Physical Environment Increase Inclusiveness? X X

How to Make Your Corporate Diversity Programs Count X XImprove Your CS/IT Program’s Culture: An Academic Alliance “Living Resource” Workshop

Just Because You Always Hear It, Doesn’t Mean It’s True: Applying NCWIT’s Critical Listening Guide X X X X X

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2018 NCWIT PIONEER IN TECH AWARD RECIPIENTS:

LORINDA CHERRY

After her graduation in 1969, Lorinda Cherry worked for a few years as a Fortran programmer, but she found it “very boring” to constantly write programs based on someone else’s ideas. She yearned to work on systems, and she eventually found a home at Bell Labs, where she worked

on the nascent Unix operating system.

Lorinda thrived in this collaborative and creative environment, which encouraged programmers to imagine and execute projects that interested them. She worked on several influential mathematical tools, including a desk-calculator language (bc); TeX and eqn, both typesetting systems for publishing mathematical formulae; and a method of data compression based on trigram statistics. One of the first spell-check programs, typo, evolved from her statistics work. She went on to help develop the editing program Writer’s Workbench. Lorinda received her master’s degree in computer science from Stevens Institute of Technology.

EVI NEMETH

Evi Nemeth is admired worldwide as the lead author of the handbooks known as the “bibles” of system administration: Unix Systems Administration Handbook (1989, 1995, 2000) and LINUX Administration Handbook (2001, 2007). Her popular class on “Hot

Topics in System Administration” was a fixture at the annual Usenix LISA conference. Sometimes called the “godmother of system administration,” Evi was a mentor to many middle school, high school, and undergraduate students.

Evi earned her PhD in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, in 1971 and taught in the Computer Science department at the University of Colorado - Boulder from 1980 to 2001. She also collaborated extensively with the Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis (CAIDA) at the University of California - San Diego, beginning with a guest faculty position in 1998. After retirement, Evi spent much of her time sailing. She was lost at sea in June 2013.

The NCWIT Pioneer in Tech Award recognizes technical women whose lifetime contributions have significantly impacted the landscape of technological innovation, amplifying the importance of capitalizing on the diverse perspectives that girls and women can bring to the table. Pioneer in Tech Award recipients also serve as role models whose legacies continue to inspire generations of young women to pursue computing and make history in their own right.

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2018 NCWIT COLLEGIATE AWARD WINNERS: SALAM DAHER, University of Central Florida, Physical-Virtual Patient BedThe Physical-Virtual Patient Bed (PVPB), developed in collaboration with experts from medicine, nursing, and computer science, addresses the current difficulty in finding appropriate, responsive patient simulation models for use in training for healthcare providers. The PVPB features a human-shaped, physical, interchangeable shell where multiple projectors render imagery of the patient on the shell, as well as software and hardware systems that allow the “patient” to exhibit dynamic responses to stimuli.

ALANKRITA DAYAL, University of California - Berkeley, NeuroStroll: A Novel, Rapid, and Accurate Low-Cost Diagnosis Tool for Neurodegenerative DiseasesAlthough neurodegenerative conditions affect the lives of approximately 52 million people worldwide, to date, modern healthcare systems lack a streamlined and effective diagnosis procedure for these infirmities. This project utilizes state-of-the-art hardware and software, including VR and machine learning, to enable healthcare professionals to deliver faster and more conclusive diagnoses.

KANCHANA RAJA, Columbia University, Computational Analysis of T-cell Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer, Leukemia, and Multiple MyelomaThis project was designed to analyze the effectiveness of SmarT-cells, which are bioengineered cells that can recognize and kill pancreatic cancer cells by delivering intracellular activation signals, causing differential expression of specific genes. By using Java to process massive genetic data files and generate color-coded graphs of biological functions, the researcher was able to prove that this therapy is an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.

JOANNA ROSA RIVERO, University of Pittsburgh, Variable Cross-Sectional Area of Thermoelectric Element Legs for Maximum Performance using Optimization and Thermal-Electric Coupled MethodsThis project presents a new and unique method for optimizing the efficiency and energy output of thermoelectric generators by varying the cross-sectional area of one semiconductor leg in relation to the other by employing a complex, multi-method mathematical model.

Honorable Mentions include Katherine Avery, Tegan Brennan, Samsara Counts, Bethany Davis, Catherine Elisa Diaz, Demi Guo, Elizabeth Koning, Madolyn MacDonald, Laurel Orr, Samantha Runke, Aarti Sathyanarayana, Prachi Shah, Katherine Tang, Courtney Thurston, and Shelby Ziccardi.

The NCWIT Collegiate Award honors the outstanding computing accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate women. Conferred annually, the award recognizes technical contributions to projects that demonstrate a high level of innovation and potential impact.

Sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Qualcomm, each award recipient receives up to $10,000 in cash, an engraved trophy or covered certificate, and a trip to the annual NCWIT Summit on Women and IT for recognition at an awards ceremony and a private networking reception.

The Aspirations in Computing program is sponsored nationally by Apple, AT&T, Bank of America, Bloomberg, Facebook, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Northrop Grumman, Qualcomm, and the Symantec Corporation.

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NCWIT COLLEGIATE AWARD

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2018 NCWIT HARROLD AND NOTKIN RESEARCH AND GRADUATE AWARD WINNER:

DR. MARIA GINI

Dr. Gini, who has officially served as an advisor to more than 40 PhD candidates and more than 80 masters students, observed that much of her mentoring work happens in one-on-one conversations and in weekly group meetings with her advisees. Dr. Shana Watters, a former

student of Dr. Gini’s who went on to become a professor herself, noted that Dr. Gini “wants students to know that she is not only a teacher and researcher, but also a partner in their education process. This partnering is part of her mentoring philosophy. She wants students to aspire to more than they think at the time that they are capable of doing.”

Moreover, Dr. Gini “inspires other faculty to put more energy into mentoring and helping students, both through leading by example, and through her willingness to mentor and give advice to other faculty who are interested in improving their own mentoring skills,” as noted by Marie desJardins, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the College of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Maryland - Baltimore County.

In addition to her role as a teacher and mentor, Dr. Gini is an internationally recognized researcher in the field of robotics and AI, particularly robot navigation in unknown environments, coordination of autonomous robots, search and rescue applications, and economic agents. In 2016, she received both the University of Minnesota Award for Outstanding Contributions to Post-Baccalaureate, Graduate and Professional Education and the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Distinguished Service Award “for her outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence through sustained service leading AI societies, journals, and conferences; mentoring colleagues; and working to increase participation of women in AI and computing.”

Dr. Gini was born in Italy and studied physics at the University of Milan before joining Department of Computer Science at the University of Minnesota in 1982.

The NCWIT Harrold and Notkin Research and Graduate Mentoring Award is given in memory of Mary Jean Harrold and David Notkin, in honor of their outstanding research, graduate mentoring, and diversity contributions. The award recognizes faculty members from non-profit, U.S. institutions (excluding U.S. territories) who combine outstanding research accomplishments with excellence in graduate mentoring, as well as those who advocate for recruiting, encouraging, and promoting women and minorities in computing fields at both a local and national level.

Sponsored by the NCWIT Board of Directors, the award recipient’s institution receives a $5,000 gift from NCWIT, and the award recipient receives a certificate.

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2018 NCWIT SURGING ENROLLMENT SEED FUND RECIPIENTS: COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES Computer Science Professor Tracy Camp and PATHS Program Administrator Sharon Naylor will use this seed fund to create a new program called Undergraduate Computing Leaders Invested in Mentoring Beginners (U-CLIMB). The program will train intermediate-level undergraduates as near-peer mentors for first-year students. Mentors will serve as role models for beginning programmers, foster a sense of community within the department, and create supportive active-learning environments to equip first-year students with the skills and confidence to succeed. (Project Principal Investigators: Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines; Sharon Naylor, Colorado School of Mines)

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Computer Science Professor Linda Ott and Director of Admissions Allison Carter will use this seed fund to establish a new near-peer mentorship program in which enrolled students build relationships with accepted women applicants during their senior year of high school, both online and at an in-person campus visit event. The project aims to recruit more women students by connecting them to the campus community and increasing their comfort level with the idea of attending a remote college far from home. (Project Principal Investigators: Linda Ott, Michigan Technological University; Allison Carter, Michigan Technological University)

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Initiatives in STEM Executive Director Melissa Dagley, Computer Science Professor and Department Chair Gary Leavens, and Associate Professor Damla Turgut will use a multi-prong approach to recruiting and retaining women students in computer science and information technology majors. The proposed project includes increasing outreach efforts directed toward high school women, expanding peer support for female students enrolled in computing classes, and significantly redesigning both the first-year curriculum and the existing minor program offerings to make them more accessible for students with little prior background in computing. (Project Principal Investigators: Melissa Dagley, University of Central Florida; Gary Leavens, University of Central Florida; Damla Turgut, University of Central Florida)

As surging enrollment stretches faculty’s capacity to provide personalized support for each student, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Computer Science and Engineering Professor Maria Gini and Instructor Shana Watters will use this seed fund to spearhead an extracurricular Emerging Scholars program for women enrolled in the introductory programming course for computer science majors. The program uses a peer-led, team-learning approach, where students meet weekly and work in teams to build problem-solving skills, while more advanced undergraduates provide support and guidance. (Project Principal Investigators: Maria Gini, University of Minnesota; Shana Watters, University of Minnesota)

Computing disciplines continue to grow in popularity among all student populations, causing universities and colleges to look for ways to handle the heightened demand for their services and to expand inclusively without inadvertently leaving underrepresented populations behind. This special call of the NCWIT Academic Alliance (AA) Seed Fund invites proposals that develop and test approaches to increasing diversity of incoming computing students, despite the enrollment surge.

Seed Fund projects are selected for their ability to apply promising practices for recruiting and retaining women in higher education computing, pilot new approaches to recruitment and retention under conditions of surging enrollments, and track and evaluate their results.

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MARCH 2018 NCWIT ACADEMIC ALLIANCE SEED FUND RECIPIENTS: JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE will establish a yearly training program to equip faculty, counselors, and college recruiters with effective practices for recruiting and retaining women and underrepresented minorities in computer science classes, with the goal of increasing women’s participation in the Computer Information Systems department by 10 percent over three years.(Project Principal Investigator: Perla Weaver)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SARASOTA-MANATEE will develop a summer enrichment program in which mothers, daughters, and high school teachers work together to program a NAO robot. Since parents and teachers are often influential in young women’s college and career planning process, this program aims to empower both parents and teachers to support and encourage high school women’s interest in AP computer science offerings. (Project Principal Investigators: Giti Javidi, Ehsan Sheybani, and Lila Rajabion)

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY will create a two-week summer program to introduce middle school girls in the Native American community to STEM through engaging and relevant spatial design projects that incorporate Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and 3D Printing applications. Recognizing that Native American women are among the most underrepresented groups in the tech industry, university faculty will partner with tribal representatives to create and model culturally responsive pedagogical practices. (Project Principal Investigators: Tilanka Chandrasekera and Gina Peek)

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE will host a two-week residential “counselor-in-training” program to recruit and prepare high school women to become counselors in a program that introduces elementary school students to computing projects. This initiative supports ongoing efforts to increase girls’ participation in the elementary program by including more female role models with skills and interests in technology. (Project Principal Investigator: Karen Jin)

The NCWIT Academic Alliance Seed Fund awards NCWIT Academic Alliance members at non-profit, U.S. institutions (excluding U.S. territories) with startup funds to develop and implement initiatives for recruiting or retaining women in computing.

With generous support from Microsoft Research, 55 member organizations have received a total of $625,450 to grow their computing-related outreach programs, which focus on professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities, hands-on training, workshops, and more.

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2018 NCWIT NATIONAL AIC EDUCATOR AWARD WINNER:

JEFF SOLIN

Lane Tech High School Computing Instructor Jeff Solin left a career in the tech industry 17 years ago on what he describes as “a quest to help change Computer Science education.” After several years at Chicago’s Northside College Prep, Jeff joined the faculty at Lane Tech, a selective-entrance

Chicago high school. Under his leadership, the computer science department has grown from a single teacher serving a student body of 4,400 to a staff of 10 teachers of different genders and backgrounds.

Equitable access to technology education for students of all demographics is a guiding concern for Jeff, who notes that over the course of his professional development, he found himself moving from an attitude of gender- and race-blindness to a commitment to “advocate, support, learn about the motivations of, and find resources and opportunities for ALL of my students.” This has led him to work with a small group of educators from multiple schools to convince the Chicago Board of Education to make computer science a graduation requirement for all students. The team also successfully lobbied for the district to implement the Exploring Computer Science curriculum, an approach designed to address issues of inequality in urban students’ access to critical computer science education.

Jeff is a strong supporter of the Maker Movement in education, and believes that inviting students into processes that combine civic engagement with designing, tinkering, and creative problem solving is one way to encourage more high school women to explore tech offerings. He persuaded his school to build the first Maker Lab in the Chicago Public School District, and he has redesigned this lab multiple times to incorporate best practices for creating inclusive learning environments for students of all genders.

The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Educator Award publicly celebrates formal and informal educators who encourage high school women’s interest and participation in technology pursuits. To date, nearly 400 educators have been honored.

Sponsored by AT&T, each National AiC Educator Award winner receives a cash prize and a trip to the NCWIT Summit on Women and IT, as well as recognition at an Affiliate Award event, increased visibility in his or her school district and community, and more.

The Aspirations in Computing program is sponsored nationally by Apple, AT&T, Bank of America, Bloomberg, Facebook, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Northrop Grumman, Qualcomm, and the Symantec Corporation.

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2018 NCWIT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MENTORING (URM) AWARD RECIPIENTS: DR. J. JENNY LI (Junior Faculty member at a BS or MS granting university), Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science, Kean University: Dr. Li’s undergraduate research mentoring has led to the publication of 20 co-authored papers, and several of her female mentees transferred into a computer science major as a result of working with her. Dr. Li has mentored more than 70 students, of whom 40 percent are women and 60 percent belong to minority groups that are underrepresented in STEM fields.

DR. GABRIELA MARCU (Junior Faculty member at a PhD granting university), Assistant Professor of Information Science in the College of Computing and Informatics, Drexel University: With Dr. Marcu’s encouragement, undergraduate research teams with little prior experience have designed technological interventions to help breast cancer survivors and people living with HIV take advantage of best practices for improved health. She actively facilitates undergraduate women’s participation at national and international conferences through poster presentations. Of her more than 30 mentees, 40 percent have gone on to graduate study in computing fields.

DR. ZOË WOOD (Senior Faculty member at a BS or MS granting university), Professor of Computer Science & Software Engineering in the College of Engineering, California Polytechnic State University: Dr. Wood’s passion for mentorship leads her not only to support teams of undergraduates in conducting original research, but also to mentor undergraduate computer science students in developing curricula to introduce computing topics to elementary, middle, and high school girls in fun and creative ways. She has mentored more than 80 students and advised more than 10 individual women on their senior research projects.

DR. LORI POLLOCK (Senior Faculty member at a PhD granting university), Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware: Dr. Pollock’s approach to mentoring undergraduate researchers begins with training them in the process and mindset of research, then coaching them toward refining their projects and publishing their results. She has mentored 55 undergraduates, 50 percent of whom are women, and her students have collectively earned more than 35 coauthor credits on software engineering research publications.

The NCWIT Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award recognizes Academic Alliance representatives at non-profit, U.S. institutions (excluding U.S. territories) for their outstanding mentorship, high-quality research opportunities, recruitment of women and minority students, and efforts to encourage and advance undergraduates in computing-related fields.

Sponsored by AT&T, the institution where the school resides will receive a $5,000 gift that the recipient can use for his or her research.

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NCWIT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MENTORING (URM) AWARD

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2018 REEL WiT AWARD WINNER: ARIANA RICHARDS, Actress, “Jurassic Park”

Ariana Richards is an internationally noted artist and actress, known especially for her role as “Lex” in Jurassic Park.

This memorable quote from the classic kitchen scene from Jurassic Park (1993) — in which Lex hacks the computer system in order to lock a door, keeping out carnivorous raptors and preventing the remaining park inhabitants’ demise — has inspired countless kids (and probably some adults) to take up careers in science, programming, or computer graphics.

After Jurassic Park and several other notable films, she went on to Skidmore College to earn a BS in Fine Art and Drama, with distinction, and she continued with instruction at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.

Ariana possessed a love of traditional art at an early age, and art has long been a tradition in her family. Though Ariana paints works for occasional exhibitions, currently, she focuses on painting special pieces by commission for individuals.

The Reel Women in Technology (Reel WiT) Award recognizes the best portrayal of a leading woman in technology from a program (e.g. documentary, tv show, film, YouTube, etc.) who serves as a role model for girls and women with computing aspirations while disrupting the stereotypes of female ingenuity in technology fields.

The Reel WiT Award is presented by Google and NCWIT.

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REEL WiT AWARD

“It’s a Unix system; I know this.”

~Lex

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