MICWIC 2009 was a HUGE success!
Thank you to all the presenters, planners, participants, and sponsors who helped make MICWIC 2009 such a fantastic opportunity! On April 3-4th, 2009, approximately 120 people, including 66 undergraduate and graduate students, 24 college faculty and staff, and 24 industry professionals, converged on Kellogg Biological Station to learn about the rewards of careers in computing and in advancing technology through broader representation of women. We learned about exciting student research projects, discussed issues women face in industry and academia, were inspired by the accomplishments of our incredible featured speakers, and stayed up until the wee hours at the Game Night.
Featured Speakers
Title: Global Eyes
Speaker: Vibeke Sorensen
Digital media are increasingly global and interactive, building bridges between nature, people, and cultures. Given the rapid integration of physical and digital media, it is possible to see and engage our world in alternative ways. This talk will discuss global visual culture and present alternative approaches to media that foster respect among people and nations. It will introduce the emerging field of ethnographic multimedia, and present highlights from the 2007 ACM SIGGRAPH Art Gallery: Global Eyes and the Global Visual Music Project. Based on cross-cultural interpretations of 'safe haven,' both natural and spiritual, the latter includes Sanctuary, a multi-screen interactive architectural installation that integrates digital documentary photography and video, acoustic and computer music, plants, embedded systems, sensing technology, and real-time processing.
To find out more about Vibeke Sorensen and the keynote speech, please visit our Keynote page.
What is MICWIC?
The 2nd biennial Michigan Celebration of Women in Computing (MICWIC) is part of a nationwide effort to address the alarming decline of American women choosing computer science professions. This historic conference will focus attention on the research and career interests of women in computing and information technology. It will bring together students, faculty, and business leaders from across Michigan and neighboring states to discuss the role of women in today's technology fields, share experiences and strategies for success, and explore issues common to women working in these fields.
Location
MICWIC 2009 will be held at the Kellogg Biological Station Conference Center (KBS) in Hickory Corners, MI. KBS is Michigan State University's largest off-campus education complex and one of North America's premier inland field stations. The land and many of the buildings were donated by cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, who believed that people should use their gifts and knowledge to help others. He was also an environmentalist who understood the importance of preserving the land and its resources.
