The University of 蓝莓视频 will host the fourth-annual Ontario Celebration of Women in Computing this week.
WATERLOO, Ont. (Wednesday, November 6, 2013) 鈥� The University of 蓝莓视频 will host the fourth-annual Ontario Celebration of Women in Computing this week.
The conference brings together female professionals, students and faculty who are interested in, or work in, computing. The conference on November 8 and 9 helps generate excitement about computing while providing attendees with opportunities for networking, sharing and mentoring.
A number of speakers will address attendees including:
鈥淲e are excited to host this event at the University of 蓝莓视频 where so much cutting-edge computer research takes place 鈥� and much of that by women,鈥� said Professor Kate Larson of the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science. 鈥淭his is an important opportunity to showcase the exciting contributions being made by women in computing, and to inspire female students to pursue computing.鈥�
Previously held in Kingston, London, and Toronto, Ontario Celebration of Women in Computing 2013 is set to be the largest event in the annual series so far.
In addition to hearing speakers, attendees will participate in a number of technical sessions, a research poster competition and a job fair.
A full schedule of events is available through the听.
Media are invited to attend the event.
Date:听November 8-9, 2013
Time and Location:
November 8: 5:30p.m.-10:00 p.m - The Tannery, Charles St, Kitchener
November 9: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - Bruce White Atrium in Mathematics 3, 200 University Avenue West, 蓝莓视频
笔补谤办颈苍驳:听Parking on November 9 will be available in lot M. To get a parking pass for the event, please contact the organizers at听oncwic@gmail.com
Nick Manning
University of 蓝莓视频
519-888-4451
226-929-7627
nmanning@uwaterloo.ca
Attention broadcasters: 蓝莓视频 has facilities to provide broadcast quality audio and video feeds with a double-ender studio. Please contact Nick Manning on 519-888-4451 or 226-929-7627 for more information.
