Grace Hopper Infosession

Leslie HawthornOutreach Managerleslie@osuosl.org

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World's largest conference for women in computing and technical disciplines

Co-founded by Dr. Anita Borg and Dr. Telle Whitney in 2004

GHC 2011 will be in Portland, OR November 9-12, 2011

http://gracehopper.org

What is the Grace Hopper Conference?

Variety of talks from subjects ranging to technical topics, career skill building, finding fulfilling employment, choosing a mentor, more

TONS of networking Workshops, career fair, SIG lunches

and events

What Happens at Grace Hopper?

Excellent content Exposure to academic conferences Opportunities to network and find

internships, potential mentors & friends

Why Should You Go to Grace Hopper?

Registration fees ~$250 Registration opens June 1, 2011

Saving money Room with a friend in Portland Meals are provided at the

conference Carpool!

Grace Hopper on a Budget

The Anita Borg Institute funds ~300 attendees each year to attend GHC Scholarships cover travel and

lodging We'll talk about how to apply in just a

second …..

Grace Hopper Scholarships

Volunteer for 8 hours at the conference and receive free registration

Must attend mandatory training on November 9, 2011

Application to volunteer opens July 2011

Volunteering at GHC: Hoppers

Online application system Don't worry, we have screenshots

500 word essay Letter of support from faculty member

to be uploaded by faculty Resume

Entire application due May 16th

GHC Scholarships: How-To

Essay topic:

“In 500 words or less, please tell us why you would like to attend the Grace Hopper Conference and how you plan to share your GHC experience with others (including your school community) after attending the conference.”

The Essay: Great Chance to Help Each Other

Ask a professor that knows your work well so the letter is strong In person request is best Include your essay if you can Let them know instructions will

arrive via email

Don't forget to follow up

Approaching Faculty for Letters

Start at http://bit.ly/GHCApp You can save as draft any time You can upload additional files to

support your application

Scholarship Application How To

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After Review → Main Menu → Recommendations

Recommendations

Recommendations Continued

Entire application due May 16th

Resume, essay, recommendations If you don't receive a scholarship,

apply as a Hopper

It's well worth the investment in your career to attend whether or not you

receive funding!

Recap

Join the OSU Systers System New student group to encourage

women in STEM disciplines at OSU Semi-regular meetings Sign up for our mailing list

http://bit.ly/OSUSysters

Another Important Bit

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leslie@osuosl.org

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