Deadline to apply is April 20th.
Applicants notified by May 1st.
Pre-conference info session required for selected applicants: Hold on your calendar May 11th from 12-12:50pm, virtually.
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Overview:
The Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) at UMBC is sponsoring a small group of students to attend one of the following professional conferences. These are a great opportunity to connect with women and underrepresented groups in computing or engineering and innovative organizations, hear stories from peers and experts, and get quality career advice specific to your needs
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Conference Options:
Tapia Conference
Date: September 16-19, 2020 (Travel September 15-20)
Location: Dallas, Texas
Conference website: http://tapiaconference.org/
Grace Hopper Celebration
Date: September 29-October 2, 2020 (Travel September 28-October 3)
Location: Orlando, Florida
Conference website: https://ghc.anitab.org/
Society of Women Engineers Annual Conference
Date: November 5-7, 2020 (Travel November 4-8)
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Conference website: https://we19.swe.org/
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Total Approximate Value of the Sponsorship: $2,500
--- Hotel will be paid by UMBC.
--- Conference registration will be paid by UMBC.
--- Flight, transportation, parking, and meals will be reimbursed to the student.
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If selected, you will be expected to:
--- Attend pre-conference meeting on May 11 from 12-12:50pm
--- Attend pre-conference meeting in September (TBD)
--- Book flight by July 1 (you will be reimbursed after the conference)
--- Respond promptly to conference related emails
--- Attend a post conference meeting (TBD)
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Special note:
Students who have applied for a scholarship to attend the conferences already through the Anita Borg Institute (or other companies) and students who have never attended the conferences before will receive priority. Students who do not meet these criteria are still eligible, though, so do still apply!
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