[kictanet] 2009 Google Workshop for Women Engineers - Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2008

[Robert Alai]

Join us for the 2009 Google Workshop for Women Engineers!

As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in
computing and technology, we are pleased to host the *2009 Google Workshop
for Women Engineers* to recognize and reward deserving female graduate
students in computer science, and inspire them to become active participants
and leaders in creating technology.

Up to 75 female computer scientists will be selected to attend a 3 day
all-expenses paid workshop at Google's headquarters in Mountain View,
California January 22-25, 2009. This special workshop will include technical
talks and career workshops, and a unique occasion to build and strengthen
networks of women in technology. Students will also enjoy tours of the
Googleplex, have the opportunity to meet with Google engineers in their
fields, and have fun exploring the San Francisco bay area.

Visit our website for more
information<http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe>

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

- be female computer science students currently enrolled in a Masters or
PhD program at a university in the United States or Canada. Graduate
students in any year of study are encouraged to apply
- demonstrate academic excellence and leadership in the computing field
- maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.3 on a
5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program

Students pursuing degrees in related technical fields are also encouraged to
apply

Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2008

Visit our website <http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe> for more
information about the application process:
http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe.

*Please note that recommendation letters are not required for this
application process. All recipients selected to attend the retreat will be
asked to submit unofficial or official transcripts prior to attending the
event to verify reported GPA.*
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