Get Involved with CRA-Women Activities
The mission of the CRA Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W) is to increase the success and participation of women in computing research and education at all levels. There are several ways you can get involved by mentoring students, submitting proposals and sharing these opportunities with your colleagues and students
Nominations Open for Borg Early Career Award
CRA-Women invites nominations for the Borg Early Career Award (BECA). The award honors the late Anita Borg, who was an early member of CRA-W and is inspired by her commitment to increasing the participation of women in computing research.
This annual award is given to an individual who has:
- made significant research contributions,
- had positive and significant impact on advancing women and diversity in the computing research community,
- is relatively early-career (at-most 8 years post-PhD) faculty member or researcher in an industry or government lab, and
- is affiliated with an institution, industry lab, or government lab in the United States, its territories, or Canada.
The deadline for nominations is February 15, 2018.
Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU)
Are you a faculty member interested in being a research mentor or do you know students interested in exploring research? The DREU program matches students with faculty mentors for summer research experiences at the faculty mentor’s home institution. Applications are currently open for both students and mentors; Apply by February 15, 2018.
Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS)
The SWSIS program provides scholarships of up to $10,000 for women studying for bachelor’s and master’s degrees in information security fields. It is a partnership of Applied Computer Security Associates (ACSA) and CRA-W, with sponsorship from ACSA and the Hewlett-Packard Enterprise to provide assistance to women at the formative stages of their careers. The application deadline is February 1, 2018.
The CRA-W Distinguished Lecture Series brings prominent faculty and industry researchers to campuses across the US. The purpose of these visits is to provide inspiring role models that will encourage students to pursue research in computer science and engineering. At these events, students will have the opportunity to discuss the graduate school process and receive mentoring from leading researchers. Submit a proposal today!
Travel Support for Women in Research Labs
Do you know a researcher in industry or a government lab interested in attending a conference but having difficulty finding the funding? CRA-W provides full or partial support for actual travel expenses to conferences or workshops in the applicant’s area of research. Travel to CS-related summer schools for the purpose of learning technical material is also covered. Up to $2,000 (or $3,000 for international conferences) is available per trip. Click here for more information and application instructions.
