tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.comments2023-05-12T03:41:26.596-04:00CU-WISE BlogGail Carmichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14173555781667297996noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-52300846402334533582014-12-14T19:37:30.231-05:002014-12-14T19:37:30.231-05:00Good reminder, albeit sad, about that tragic day. ...Good reminder, albeit sad, about that tragic day. Nicely put together Lauren.marketingsherpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259034474866019844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-41016487688315942962014-10-19T02:49:15.638-04:002014-10-19T02:49:15.638-04:00Hi. I am studying software engineering and loving ...Hi. I am studying software engineering and loving it and loving the great people. It's true what you said.<br />mariamaryskyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05472327327380083753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-3516732169621281842014-09-24T21:24:59.303-04:002014-09-24T21:24:59.303-04:00Love your blog Reem <3 love the sarcasam and th...Love your blog Reem <3 love the sarcasam and thoughtful tips!! LOve u gurl your so funny and bright u make my days<br />school is getting harder to keep up w any tips on keepin motivation and balancing it all <br />- with love <br />sura. A (u know which one )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428916424111006472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-81559721280274415132014-09-24T21:24:50.031-04:002014-09-24T21:24:50.031-04:00Love your blog Reem <3 love the sarcasam and th...Love your blog Reem <3 love the sarcasam and thoughtful tips!! LOve u gurl your so funny and bright u make my days<br />school is getting harder to keep up w any tips on keepin motivation and balancing it all <br />- with love <br />sura. A (u know which one )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428916424111006472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-49003078710787941362014-01-17T12:09:02.237-05:002014-01-17T12:09:02.237-05:00Really nice retrospective ..... Brought me to refl...Really nice retrospective ..... Brought me to reflect on 2013 as a whole and look forward to a better 2014.....<br />Nice oneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441451265627465635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-3499204859072455092013-12-16T14:27:05.974-05:002013-12-16T14:27:05.974-05:00Thanks Lana for this post!
My names Paul and am ...Thanks Lana for this post! <br /><br />My names Paul and am thinking about going into software engineering. Your blog is extremely helpful, especially because I really resonate with you on having a creative spirit.. Poetry, art, literature, music, etc.<br /><br />one thing I'm apprehensive about with being a programmer is not being able to be creative in my work. It seems you have found your creativity in it.<br /><br />Should I be apprehensive about this?<br /><br />Thanks again for your very informative and helpful post!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646973359275166838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-23615736288540815612013-11-14T21:02:33.778-05:002013-11-14T21:02:33.778-05:00Thank you Lana! This is the most inspiring articl...Thank you Lana! This is the most inspiring article and only article I have read about women and software engineering. I am more of the creative type, went to art school but never finished, now I am enrolling in a community college in Santa Monica to start fresh and aiming for a Computer science AA so I can transfer to UCLA and do a BS in Computer engineering. My challenge used to be math, but now I am so motivated and determined I know that If I study hard and make math my best friend I can do this. And I am so glad you have done it and can show us revolutionary women can change the world with technology! Your awesome! <br />Deborah Delgado<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-47740196883133214522013-06-29T21:49:35.934-04:002013-06-29T21:49:35.934-04:00Hi Kristen. I am just starting to think of attend...Hi Kristen. I am just starting to think of attending the 2013 conference and hope you will too. Your perspective and generous thoughts of how others helped make you feel welcome are terrific for anyone thinking of attending for their first time.<br /><br />If you attend for your second time, try to reach out to someone else who may be a first timer. So many technology women feel the same way - they just want a pal to ask them to "join the table'.<br /><br />- Kelley IrwinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-59309949217261448272013-04-03T14:29:58.587-04:002013-04-03T14:29:58.587-04:00Great story, thanks for sharing it! One thing that...Great story, thanks for sharing it! One thing that I love about computer science (my field) is how it can connect to any other area. At least dipping one's foot into the arts is bound to result in a net benefit. If only we could better convey the potential for interdisciplinary work in science and engineering.Gail Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173555781667297996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-9482964701936142852013-01-21T09:51:36.532-05:002013-01-21T09:51:36.532-05:00Glad you enjoyed it!Glad you enjoyed it!alexcocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554430456751042142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-24599218791280164902013-01-21T09:50:38.468-05:002013-01-21T09:50:38.468-05:00Glad you enjoyed it!Glad you enjoyed it!alexcocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554430456751042142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-12883796572735963712012-12-21T23:39:20.982-05:002012-12-21T23:39:20.982-05:00Kristen - so glad you found the conference inspiri...Kristen - so glad you found the conference inspiring and yes, you have many opportunities for success in your future. Taking the step to attend, putting yourself out of your comfort zone, and making the most of the time with others like you all point to your confidence and leadership. Congrats on your blog...I love blogging!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-63725481291598998092012-10-20T13:28:53.600-04:002012-10-20T13:28:53.600-04:00Thanks so much everyone for reading my post! I tru...Thanks so much everyone for reading my post! I truly had a blast and can't wait to see everyone again! Gail - I'll definitely be looking out for next year's GHC too! Kristyn Girardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073736066020507182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-46565572764371662532012-10-19T20:21:27.730-04:002012-10-19T20:21:27.730-04:00Kristen great post, you really summed up the exper...Kristen great post, you really summed up the experience for all of us! Meet you next year at Waterloo to win the trivia contest again! ;)pandwrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414433779753999152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-62372908477898510922012-10-19T20:13:58.397-04:002012-10-19T20:13:58.397-04:00Great post, Kristen! So happy that you found the ...Great post, Kristen! So happy that you found the conference inspiring. Too funny that you ran into Kelly Lyons right away -- we were reading your posts on the way to the conference :-). Hope to see you next year in Waterloo! Thanks for making the trip!Wendy Powleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712120279528087576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-45865553007080233052012-10-18T22:01:07.994-04:002012-10-18T22:01:07.994-04:00Agreed, great post! In addition to ONCWIC (which i...Agreed, great post! In addition to ONCWIC (which is awesome - I went in Kingston), keep your eye open for info about next year's Grace Hopper in Minnesota. I will make sure info about the call for participation and scholarship applications get posted in the CU-WISE newsletter. :)Gail Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173555781667297996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-66867629241399536592012-10-18T19:44:28.650-04:002012-10-18T19:44:28.650-04:00This is an excellent blog post, Kristen! I know y...This is an excellent blog post, Kristen! I know you will be giving talks and managing people one day if that is what you want to do! Congratulations for driving so far to attend! Congratulations for meeting new people and congratulations for blogging and tweeting about it all! Awesome! Kelly Lyons(the person who recognized you from your tweets)Kelly Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598560196569805847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-64601390337826365742012-04-12T19:54:09.121-04:002012-04-12T19:54:09.121-04:00Looks amazing! Many more to come, I'm sure. :)...Looks amazing! Many more to come, I'm sure. :)Gail Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173555781667297996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-26796430554550726212012-02-21T14:57:47.567-05:002012-02-21T14:57:47.567-05:00Thanks! And that's great! I'm off for a li...Thanks! And that's great! I'm off for a little while but I'll be back by September. Hope to see you around. :DGail Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173555781667297996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-57276771590643591062012-02-21T14:55:54.190-05:002012-02-21T14:55:54.190-05:00I am coming to Carleton and will be taking B.Sc. B...I am coming to Carleton and will be taking B.Sc. Biology (Honours). I am really glad I found this blog as I am really excited about going back to school now, but I know that there will be days when I have those "What the heck am I doing?" moments and need a little motivation. <br />I noticed after that your post was from November so I should have said congratulations on your new baby :)Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793123077704576546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-4679768621764519712012-02-21T11:56:39.035-05:002012-02-21T11:56:39.035-05:00Good for you! :D Are you coming to Carleton? What ...Good for you! :D Are you coming to Carleton? What science are you taking?Gail Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173555781667297996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-40562282401594764452012-02-21T10:22:09.932-05:002012-02-21T10:22:09.932-05:00This is such a perfect post as I just got accepted...This is such a perfect post as I just got accepted into B.Sc for the Fall term and have a 2 and 1 year old. I'm glad I won't be alone raising a family as a student. I also graduated with a B.A. in 2009 and had my last exam at the beginning of July and my son on July 31st! I have to admit I felt like I stuck out a bit in my classes but I did find I got on with one of my profs well as he had a newborn at home :)<br />Good luck with your delivery & new baby!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793123077704576546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-39900607958685183482011-12-10T00:06:08.671-05:002011-12-10T00:06:08.671-05:00I believe that commercials have become extremely s...I believe that commercials have become extremely sexualized. Women biting into a burger while staring intently at the screen,or provocatively walking towards a group of men to hand them some beer. Even for perfume commercials! There is this one, that I forgot for what perfume it is,but I remember this modelesque lady is walking through the hall of her golden, shimmering room, and each step she takes, one less item of clothing is on her body until eventually it is left to our imaginations...For men too, I mean they are either drooling over a girl or coming out from onside a pool with luscious, shiny hair and a gorgeous 6 pack. For both of these cases, this is too much to live up to don't you think? Women need to be sexy and men need to be chiseled. And so i ask myself,"What has our society come to?"marti410https://www.blogger.com/profile/01621038773051208127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-12906346420491952022011-10-26T15:56:29.898-04:002011-10-26T15:56:29.898-04:00Barbora,
I agree with you that we should not be s...Barbora, <br />I agree with you that we should not be so sexist in advertisements. Girls should be shown as being intellectual and smart, not just a pretty face or body. There should be more women advertisements in the sciences and engineering because they can do the same job as men. Advertisements are entertaining and can help us make decisions but definitely shouldn't contain so much sexism. Its sad that women aren't given the same attention and respect in fields that are usually male dominated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852955729036902191.post-18740382000317054442011-10-24T16:38:06.177-04:002011-10-24T16:38:06.177-04:00Advertising still contains sexism towards women. I...Advertising still contains sexism towards women. In todays day and age, sex sells. Women are definitely the main targets but don't get me wrong there are ads that are sexist towards men as well. Everyone wants to buy a product that will make them look good or feel good about themselves. If an ad portrays a very pretty model with a nice shirt on, you are more likely to buy the shirt than if it was on just someone average. The add wouldn't really catch your eye. Also if a very skinny girl or a very toned guy are on an ad for a weight loss program or supplement you would be more likely to buy it than if it was on someone not in shape.<br /><br />Todays advertisements still contain equal amounts of sexism as they did in the past. They may even contain more because as the years have gone on people have become less conservative. The revealing ads are still out there. I think they may not contain the same slogans and words as they did in the past but they definitely contain the racey pictures, especially of women.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com