Women in Computer Science (Event)
The second initiative to encourage women in computer science that I
mentioned back in October is taking shape now. (Recall in my last post
that I submitted a course proposal for the enrichment mini-course
program.) I have my room reserved, my guest speaker booked, and Google
swag ready to go whenever the number of RSVP's comes in. Check out my
poster that I'm using to advertise the event, and if you happen to be
a female computer science student at Carleton or elsewhere nearby,
feel free to join us!
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Computer Science and Games: Not Just for Boys!
I mentioned previously that I was planning to submit a proposal for an
all-girls course about computer science and games for the Mini-Course
Enrichment Program. The theory is that perhaps girls will feel more
comfortable signing up for a course on technology if they knew there
wouldn't be any boys (particularly the stereotypical nerdy gamer
type). We may soon see, but first the course needs to be approved.
Here is the description:
Computer Science and Games: Not Just for Boys!
Are you a girl who's ever wondered what computer science was all
about, but was too afraid to ask? Whether you are geeky or the
opposite, this is your chance to find out! To learn about computer
science, we're going to see how it is involved in the design and
development of video games. After taking a quick look at the state
of the industry and how women are involved, we will cover such
topics as usability and design, graphics, audio, and artificial
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