Harvard Women in Computer Science http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Congratulations to the 2013-2014 WICS Board! http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/congratulations-to-the-2013-2014-wics-board/ http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/congratulations-to-the-2013-2014-wics-board/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 02:07:48 +0000 admin http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/?p=7377 The Board has new additions for the upcoming year. Click here to see who they are! Congratulations to all and we look forward to an exciting upcoming academic year.
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Ranked #11 by Fortune Magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” and headquartered in San Diego, Qualcomm develops, manufactures, markets, licenses, and operates advanced 4G & 3G communications systems and products based on its proprietary digital wireless technologies. To ensure that the entire wireless industry is inspired and continues to evolve, innovate and experience success, Qualcomm develops its technologies and solutions for the purpose of enabling key participants in the wireless value chain.

]]> http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/qualcomm-sponso/feed/ 0 “Everything that they’re doing to make it a better place for women—its about making it a better place for everyone.” http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/everything-that-theyre-doing-to-make-it-a-better-place-for-women-its-about-making-it-a-better-place-for-everyone/ http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/everything-that-theyre-doing-to-make-it-a-better-place-for-women-its-about-making-it-a-better-place-for-everyone/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:52:17 +0000 leilaislam http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/?p=7346 http://techcrunch.com/2012/12/27/stanford-bridging-gender-gap/

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Women in Computer Science Social

Eventbrite page below:

http://mssocial.eventbrite.com

March 19th 6-8pm

 

Microsoft NERD

1 Memorial Drive

11th Floor

Cambridge, MA 02142

 

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We will be hosting two incredible women:
Allison, who is the General Manager for QuickBase, a $50M Intuit business (lots to manage!)
Eloyse, who is a Project Manager for QuickBase
Both women will talk about their experiences as women in tech and their roles at Intuit. You won’t want to miss it!
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The keynote this year was by Dr. Paul Jacobs, CEO of Qualcomm, the newest sponsor of WICS.

]]> http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/ces-2013-highlights/feed/ 0 Fireside chat with Susan Hockfield http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/fireside-chat-with-susan-hockfield/ http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/fireside-chat-with-susan-hockfield/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:36:31 +0000 alinahm http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/?p=7214 A discussion with the first female president of MIT

Tuesday, February 26
5.p.m, reception to follow

Free, Geological Lecture Hall

As MIT president, Professor Hockfield oversaw the launch of edX, intensified institutional efforts for new and emerging energy technologies, and emphasized MIT’s continued focus on diversity. Professor Hockfield is excited to answer your questions during this discussion; please submit and vote for questions!

RSVP appreciated but not required.

An event by Harvard Graduate Women in Science and Engineering, and co-sponsored by GSAS, HILS, and GSC. Contact: hgwise@gmail.com.

]]> http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/fireside-chat-with-susan-hockfield/feed/ 0 How to Address the Gender Wage Gap? http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/addressing-the-wage-gap/ http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/addressing-the-wage-gap/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:50:27 +0000 victoriagu http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/?p=7209 “The data shows that men are able to negotiate for themselves without facing any negative consequences, but when women negotiate, people often like them less and want to work with them less,” says Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer. However, according to this article there are some strategies women can use to speak up for themselves without negative consequences.

]]> http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/addressing-the-wage-gap/feed/ 0 Women at the 2012 Crunchies Awards http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/women-at-the-2012-crunchies-awards/ http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/women-at-the-2012-crunchies-awards/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:45:32 +0000 victoriagu http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/?p=7207 Read about some of the most successful women in tech at the 2012 Crunchies

]]> http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/women-at-the-2012-crunchies-awards/feed/ 0 Getting Over Fear http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/getting-over-fear/ http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/getting-over-fear/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:40:52 +0000 victoriagu http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~harvardwomenincs/?p=7205 Read some advice about taking risks from entrepreneur Anna Vital

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