CRA-W: Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research

Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W)
Founded 1991
Focus Women in Computing
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The Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W)'s mission is to increase the success and participation of women in computing research and education at all levels. In particular, CRA-W focuses on computer science and engineering and tries to make sure their activities have a positive impact on underrepresented groups in these areas. CRA-W is also concerned with improving the success rate of all computer scientists and engineers in the working environment.

Awards

  • 2005: CRA-W was awarded the National Science Board's Public Service Award for its action-oriented programs aimed at increasing the number and success of women participating in computer science and engineering research and education.[1]
  • 2004: CRA-W co-founders Maria Klawe and Nancy Leveson were awarded CRA's A. Nico Habermann Award recognizing their role as founding co-chairs of the highly successful CRA-W Committee.[2]
  • 2003: CRA-W was awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring for long-running work to address the underrepresentation of women in computer science and engineering.[3]

References

  1. ↑ NSF Announcement regarding 2005 NSB Award
  2. ↑ ACM Announcement for 2004 A. Nico Habermann Award
  3. ↑ NSF Announcement regarding 2003 PAESMEM Awards
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