Welcome to the ACMW CIS Newsletter — Celebrating, Informing, & Supporting Women in Computing

Each issue highlights opportunities for women in computing of all ages and career stages. Read about exciting projects, interviews with women leaders, reports from student chapters, and stories from around the world. Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the remarkable women in our field.

Newsletter editor, Bettina Bair, welcomes your thoughts, comments, and story ideas for future issues via email. Please email acmw-cis-editor@acm.org

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  • Fall 2008 This second issue features an interview with the new ACM president, Wendy Hall. Articles include an update on the Computing Educators Oral History Project (CEOHP) and a new feature, 'Tales from the Career Front'. There are also exciting reports from the UK and Brazil, celebrations, awards, and a calendar of upcoming events.
  • Summer 2008 This is the inaugural issue. Meet Fran Allen, first woman recipient of the Turing Award. Read the latest updates on regional celebrations, student chapters, and ambassadors. Learn about the ACM-W Student Scholarships for conferences project, and celebrate the accomplishments of some of our members.

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