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Oppurtunity for Women in Computing (deadline Jan 22. 2008)
As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to introduce the 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers to recognize and reward deserving women students in computer science, and inspire them to become active participants and leaders in creating technology. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must: * be female computer science students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program at a university in the United States. The 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers - Apply by January 22nd Google invites you to apply for the 2008 Google Workshop for Women Engineers, held in Celebration of National Engineers' Week and Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day February 21 -23, 2008 The Googleplex | Mountain View, California. Undergraduate and graduate students in any year of study are encouraged to apply * demonstrate academic excellence and leadership in the computing field * maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.3 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program * Students pursuing degrees in related technical fields are also encouraged to apply Application Process : Email resume & essay as attachments by January 22, 2008 to workshopforwomen@google.com Essay Question (Please answer in 2 pages or less) Suppose you were given the technical and financial resources to complete a project that would use technology to impact the lives of women and girls. What would you do? What resources would you need and how would you implement your project? How would your project impact women globally and/or in the U.S.? Think big. Selection Process Google engineers will select up to 150 recipients based on each candidates' academic background and demonstrated leadership. Recipients will attend an all-expenses paid workshop at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California. Notifications will be sent via email no later than Monday, February 4, 2008 . Questions? Check out www.google.com/jobs/students/workshopforwomen for more info or email workshopforwomen-questions@google.com Please pass this email along to your students.
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