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Waving at school
May 27, 2010
When we heard that
Dan Burger
was using Google Wave with his class at Vanderbilt, we asked him to write about his experience. Now that
Google Wave is available for everyone
without an invitation (and
for Google Apps domains, too
), it's even easier for groups at schools to use Wave in the classroom. Here's what Dan has to share:
This year I am taking a computer science class at Vanderbilt University on Web 2.0 and the issues that surround it. Our class isn't a traditional lecture with a big textbook and professor droning in front of the class. Rather our professor brings in plenty of guest speakers from within Vanderbilt, as well as various tech companies, so that they can talk about their areas of expertise. With so much information presented in lecture that can be hard to find elsewhere, we have found Google Wave to be an excellent tool for collaboration during lecture.
The largest benefit of Google Wave is that it allows us to have instant discussion of the class materials as it's being presented. I especially like that as one person is typing, the text appears on everyone's screens word by word. Sometimes we may post topics that are being discussed in class for future reference or share web links that are relevant to the discussion. This makes it easier to go back and review the material before quizzes. Each person on the wave lends their unique perspective on the class, and we can watch these perspectives unfold on our computer screens.
The benefits of Google Wave go beyond discussion of the material. We also use the wave to discuss administrative issues, conduct polls, and collaborate on group assignments. It could also be useful to post drawings and diagrams on the wave so that it can be used to illustrate concepts mentioned in lecture. When I was working on a group project with others in the class, we set up a special wave for our project so we could easily keep everything organized.
There are many ways you can set up Google Wave for your class. To start, go to
http://www.youtube.com/googlewave
and see how it works. Then, use Google Wave to send invites to your fellow students so they will be able to see your wave. Once they are on Google Wave, click on "New wave" and invite them to participate. As soon as they watch the wave unfold, it will become easy for them to contribute. Feel free to get the professor and TAs involved as well!
In the future I would like to see Google Wave provide an option to sort wave posts into sections; this way we could have one section for each class lecture as well as special sections for announcements and class assignments.
I appreciate using Google Wave because our class can now go through the material and collaborate with each other more easily, and all of our important information can be stored in one place. Our class is now more enjoyable and thought-provoking thanks to Wave.
And here's what some other students are saying about using Google Wave on campus:
We organized collective attendance of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. They sell tickets in bundles, and matching these bundles with people who wanted tickets was a much easier task with Wave. We also used it to discuss a math proof that a colleague of mine was constructing for his paper. With three of us commenting on the different proof elements, Wave was very handy.
Petko Bogdanov, UCSB
Wave has been an invaluable resources for the ACM Student Chapter at Cal Poly. Our two best uses of the tool have been for taking votes (like for meeting time preferences) and collaborating on To Do items for event planning.
Bryan Oppenheim, Cal Poly
We use Google Wave for every project in our CS373 Software Engineering class. It was great for keeping the group in sync on bugs, action items, and brainstorming ideas.
Dustin Ho, UT Austin
The Gemstone Honors Research Program at the University of Maryland has students teach several classes. Over winter break, other section leaders and myself developed curriculum, project topics, project proposals, and coordinated schedules using Google Wave.
Akhila Iruku, University of Maryland
As part of our leadership team for our on-campus tech support we use Google Wave in our meetings to provide a real-time list of what has been discussed in the meeting and what still needs to be addressed.
Joshua Archer, Abilene Christian University
Permanent PAC-MAN
May 24, 2010
We're here to share some good news this Monday morning for all those of you who loved the
30th anniversary PAC-MAN doodle
. By popular demand, the playable doodle (the first ever!) will now be permanently available at
www.google.com/pacman
. What a great study break!
Caitlin talks to a Site Reliability Engineer
May 21, 2010
Hi guys! Allow me to introduce my buddy Marc. As a Site Reliability Engineer, he and his team are responsible for keeping Google going, rain or shine, 24-7! You can read all about it below - but first...We want your help! Who should Caitlin talk to next? Want to learn more about specific Google roles and offices? What questions would you ask an engineer? Use the ‘comments’ field to submit ideas, or email
cttae@google.com
!
Caitlin
: Hey there Marc! So, how long have you been at Google?
Marc
: It’ll be 4 years in July. I started out in the
Mountain View
office, then moved to
San Francisco
. I originally interviewed for a job in the
Cambridge, MA
office, but then this position opened up and I’ve been living in sunny California ever since!
C
: What are you working on right now and why is it cool?
M
: I’m a member of the Site Reliability Engineering team, otherwise known as
Software Engineer – Google.com
. There are Site Reliability Engineers (or SREs) working on most Google applications, but my team specifically deals with mobile. We’re responsible for a number of Google’s mobile properties including
Ads
and
Mobile Search
. Any time you’re using Search on your phone, it’s my team responsible for keeping the train running on time. We release new versions of the Mobile Search front end—and we’re rapidly expanding as new apps grow in popularity and stabilize on the backend. We really are growing...I’ve seen my team triple in the past year!
C
: So, are you one of those engineers who is ‘on call’?
M
: Yes—but not all the time. All SREs spend a period of time being ‘on call’—monitoring various applications and responding immediately if something goes wrong. My team, like most, is split into two shifts—we have a group in California working daytime in the US and other groups in London, Sydney, Taipei, and Tokyo working daytime in Europe, Asia and Australia. So, on call works out rather conveniently. In general, you’re on call one out of every four to six weeks.
C
: I’ve heard some stories about you SREs. Apparently, you’re a pretty wacky bunch.
M
: Yeah...we have a few characters on the team! I had an interesting experience yesterday, actually. So, If something goes wrong when you’re on call, your mobile phone or pager will go off. This alerts you to get on your computer and check everything out. After a few rounds of on call, you become conditioned to respond to your mobile phone automatically, without even thinking about it. I have a few very ‘clever’ SRE friends who decided to take advantage of this. One of them got married a few days ago and decided to send me some videos from the wedding...by emailing them to my work pager inbox at 4:00 AM. So, I woke up in the middle of the night thinking something was wrong with one of our services—and it turned out to be happy wedding videos!
C
: Wow. Sounds like you guys are used to being on your toes.
M
: Yeah, you’re on your toes a lot and it’s always really interesting. When you’re paged, it’s never because of a simple problem. We take care of those with automation. So, when your pager goes off, you know it’s something important and really challenging. SREs do a lot of reasonably high pressure trouble-shooting and critical thinking on the spot. It makes for some exciting work.
C
: What do you think is the coolest happening in the tech world right now?
M
: I put a lot of thought into this question a few years ago when I transferred to the mobile SRE team. Mobile is a really fast-moving, interesting area of development that I wanted to be involved in. I wanted to help make sure that people out there in the world have access to information when and where they need it and, these days, that’s all being done through mobile development.
C
: What do you do when you’re not being an SRE?
M
: I write a few Android apps in my spare time—one of them is an open source application which assists other engineers who are on call. It’s called
Klaxon
. I also enjoy juggling and spending sunny afternoons in
Dolores Park
.
C
: And finally, what is the sound of one hand clapping?
M
: I'd imagine that the sound of one hand clapping is a lot like the sound of my pager
not
going off at 4:00 AM!
C
: That’s incredibly zen. Thanks for talking to me, Marc!
M
: No problem!
Marc and Caitlin sit in front of Google London’s new photomosaic wall. Check it out on the
Official Google Blog!
Google Voice invites for students
May 14, 2010
(Cross-posted from the
Google Voice Blog
)
We’ve found that Google Voice can be useful in many different ways to many different people. But one group of people that it’s especially well-suited for is students. We’ve heard college students in particular really appreciate getting their voicemail sent to their email, sending free text messages and reading voicemail transcriptions rather than listening to messages (especially handy while in class).
But since Google Voice is currently only available by invite, a lot of students are still listening to voicemail and sending text messages the old-fashioned way. As a recent college graduate, I can’t think of anything more painful! So starting today, we’ll be giving priority Google Voice invites to students. To get an invite, just visit
google.com/voice/students
and enter an email address that that ends in
.edu
.
So if you’re a student, submit your email address and a Google Voice invite will arrive in your inbox within 24 hours. Keep in mind that only one invite will be be sent per email address and Google Voice is currently only available in the U.S. And if you’re new to Google Voice, check out our introductory videos at
youtube.com/googlevoice
.
Posted by Jason Toff, Google Voice Team
Update (5/17)
: The response to this has been higher than expected. It might take us a little longer to get you your invites — but sit tight, they'll come as soon as possible.
Getting Financially Fit - Five Tips for Starting Young
May 12, 2010
Here at Google we’re working on promoting financial fitness across the company. Googlers recently asked for more resources to explain the company’s compensation plan and retirement fund options, as well as information about personal budgeting and investing. This request has sparked a new program of financial classes, speakers, and online resources for our employees. With this in mind, we’d like to share a few ideas with you, because it’s never too early to take charge of your finances!
All of us have (or should have) financial goals. For some the goal is to save enough to buy a car; for others it’s to pay for college without student loans. Longer-term goals might include buying a house, and definitely include building your retirement savings. Whether your goal is to retire as a multimillionaire in your 30s or something more modest, your best bet is to start saving right now. Here’s how to get started:
1. Avoid debt.
Credit cards lure many students with their instant purchasing power. With interest rates for many cards now in the 18-25% range, even if you make the minimum payment on time every month, your debt can linger for several years. And if you’re late with a payment, you’ll be hit with overdue payment fees and higher interest rates. The best bet is to avoid credit cards altogether and only purchase things you can afford
right now
. Seriously.
2. Be frugal.
You’ve probably already heard the common tips for cutting costs -- skip the $4 latte, pack a lunch instead of eating out, watch
Netflix
movies instead of going to the theater, yadda, yadda, yadda. (These are all true, by the way.) But there are many additional ways to be frugal and keep more cash in your pocket. You probably already buy your textbooks at
Amazon.com
or
Half.com
, but if not, check them out (or Google “cheap textbooks” to find more options). You can also save money by buying clothes at local department stores instead of paying high-prices at the mall -- it’s okay, really. Bottom line: Look for ways to cut costs and eliminate purchases that aren’t absolutely necessary.
3. Pay yourself first.
At the beginning of each month, budget your expenses for the next 30 days and include savings as one of your budget items. Then, put the allotted money into your savings account
first
before you pay the rest of your bills. By paying yourself first, you ensure that you’ll stay on track with your saving plan. Note: Many online savings accounts offer a higher interest rate than traditional brick-and-mortar banks, so do your research to get a better return on your money.
4. Build an emergency fund.
Financial experts recommend having a 3-6 month emergency cash fund. This means having enough money in your savings account to cover 3-6 months of all your expenses like rent, food, utilities, cell phone, transportation, etc. While this is a lot of money to set aside, especially on a student’s budget, don’t let the idea overwhelm you. Simply start saving now and grow your fund bit-by-bit.
5. Sign up for your employer’s 401(k).
In the United States, a 401(k) plans allow workers to save for retirement. When investing in a 401(k), you don’t have to pay taxes on the money you contribute -- or on the interest that grows on your investments -- until you take the money out in your retirement years. Now, you probably won’t be eligible for an employer’s 401(k) until you’re working full-time, but keep this in mind for the future because a 401(k) is a great way to build a solid retirement fund.
Speaking of retirement plans, Google’s 401(k) plan offers an industry-leading company match of up to $8,250 per year. So, for employees who contribute the IRS maximum of $16,500 per year, Google chips in another $8,250 for a total of $24,750 a year! This is just one way Google helps our employees build a secure financial foundation.
Whether you’re in school or venturing out into the workforce, taking charge of your finances is the smart thing to do -- so get started today!
Posted by Jeff Brady, Google Benefits Program
Caitlin talks to an Associate Product Manager
May 7, 2010
Hey everyone! If there’s one thing I’ve learned from talking to so many engineers, it’s that Google is a pretty cool place for the technically-inclined. But, what if you’re also super interested in marketing and project management? Turns out, there’s a Google job that fits this description perfectly - and Associate Product Manager Fiona told me all about it.
Want to learn more? Check out our
job site
...and read on!
Caitlin
: Hi Fiona! How long have you been at Google?
Fiona
: I started in June 2008 and have been working out of the European engineering headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland for almost two years now.
C
: How’s life as an
Associate Product Manager (APM)
?
F
: It’s pretty exciting! I was actually in the final stages of my PhD in the management of information systems projects when I joined Google and didn’t have any professional experience, but the APM role gave me the opportunity to jump right in there and do it. The APM program lasts for 2 years - you do 2 rotations (two projects for one year each). I spent my first year working with a team of engineers to define our European strategy for
iGoogle
and assist with some exciting global launches. Being an APM means a lot of variety - I think that’s the best thing about the job. Basically, you’re there to do whatever your project needs you to do. Some days, you’ll have meetings from start to finish. Other days, you’re flying off to do a recruitment campaign somewhere, or spending all day at your desk writing up a product plan. It’s always different.
C
: What was it like working on iGoogle?
F
: Very cool. 2009 was a really great year for iGoogle. We created a new version that allows developers and users to expand gadgets to fill the screen, giving you a lot more room to view information, play games or organize your life - this was launched across EMEA with local gadgets. I also worked with the marketing team on many campaigns in Europe - everything from a Ramadan campaign in the Middle East and North Africa, to a Women’s Day campaign in France, to a VIP campaign in Russia. There were always new, exciting opportunities to get the word out about iGoogle - and I was there to support the engineering and marketing teams and ensure that our gadgets were relevant for each country and region. We wound up making a big impact. Some of the gadgets developed by our team in Zurich were included in the large, international launch of
OpenSocial
on iGoogle - thanks to them, we can play games with friends’ photos, share the books we’re reading and places we’re visiting and recommend YouTube videos without ever leaving our iGoogle pages!
C
: Sounds like iGoogle was a great first project! What are you working on at the moment?
F
: After a year with iGoogle, I moved on to the
Maps
team. I’m currently working on a really interesting set of features which are designed to make Maps more relevant and useful for everyone. I like being part of the Maps engineering team because our efforts cross over into so many other functional areas at Google. You get to connect with loads of different teams - both technical and non-technical - and think about all sorts of themes and topics. I love keeping abreast of everything that’s happening at Google and in the world, boiling down the info and bringing it to my team in a useful way.
C
: On that topic, what new, technological developments do you find most interesting and exciting?
F
: Augmented reality is absolutely fascinating. Personally, I find it difficult to watch TV without my laptop next to me. I’m constantly looking up actors on
imdb.com
or looking up that weird medical illness on
House
. I have a natural belief that technology can enhance and improve everyone’s lives—and I happily rely on it to do so. I think augmented reality has the potential to really change the way we interact with the world around us.
C
: Yeah, I actually need my laptop, smart phone, iPod, mini-fridge and microwave oven within arm’s reach if I want to watch TV. Sometimes I worry that I’m overdoing it a bit.
F
: I think the real key is the personalization element - this can help preempt the overload. Too much technology (or too much information) isn’t going to help you - it needs to be targeted. For instance, you don’t need to know about every restaurant you walk past, but you do want to know about the ones you’re going to love. That’s what effective augmented reality should be all about. As an APM, I get to think about this stuff all the time!
C
: Well, I’m really glad someone is watching out for my technological welfare! So, tell me...what do you do when you’re not being an APM?
F
: I’m very into photography - both artistically and for capturing the moment. I use photos as a way of documenting my life - I like keeping a record of things in that way. I’m also a closet documentary fan. I love documentaries that let you see humanity and the world from someone else’s perspective for an hour. Of course, I also love to travel and am taking full advantage of living in Zurich - right in the middle of Europe! I enjoy both the traveling and the planning aspects…in fact, I’m becoming kind of obsessed with airline loyalty programs. I just can’t let myself miss an opportunity to experience one of the world's must-sees!
C
: And finally, as per the recent
Wired Magazine
cover: if you could be a cyborg, what kind would you be?
F
: I see myself as more
Inspector Gadget
than Cybermen
...but I guess we’ll need to wait to find out!
C
: Okay, that’s good. Inspector Gadget is a pretty friendly guy, but Cybermen absolutely terrify me. Thanks for talking with me today, Fiona!
F
: Anytime, Caitlin!
Following their interview, Fiona and Caitlin got down to some serious business.
Chrome and browser speed tests: Potato gun, lightning, and sonic magic
May 6, 2010
This past week, we released a
new beta version
of our
web browser
, Google Chrome. This beta release includes one of our biggest speed improvements to date and a handful of nifty new features. All the goodness of the new Chrome beta will be made more widely available to all Chrome users when we release it in Chrome's stable channel in the coming weeks – so stay tuned to the
Google Chrome blog
for these updates!
In the meantime, with this beta's crazy performance improvements, we designed a series of unconventional speed tests for the browser:
And here's a behind-the-scenes look at how we designed, built, and implemented these speed tests:
If you're curious about the technical details on how we filmed these speed test videos, read on in the
video's description drop-down
in YouTube.
Posted by the Google Chrome Team and Google Creative Lab
8 Ways to Organize Your Life After College Using Google Docs
May 5, 2010
Outside of work many of our Googlers have other lives as popular bloggers. From cooking to advice giving to product reviewing, Googler blogs reflect the varied hobbies and interests of our amazing employees. At Google Students we realized that many of these Googler bloggers may have something to offer to our audience, so we decided to start a guest posting series in order to showcase some really cool blogs, as well as allow Googlers a chance to share their knowledge with all of you!
With 2010 graduations already underway, what better way to kick off this series than with a post from
Life After College
author Jenny Blake! Jenny has worked at Google for four and half years, and is currently a Career Development Program Manager and coach. She also blogs at
LifeAfterCollege.org
, where she provides simple, practical tips about life, work, money, happiness and personal growth. Jenny’s goal is to help you focus on the BIG picture of your life...not just the details. Follow her on Twitter
@jenny_blake
.
Life after college can be confusing and chaotic. As a veteran Googler, life coach, blogger, and productivity geek, it might not surprise you to know that I run my life with Google Docs. I’ve created templates to help organize almost every aspect of life after college, and I’m hoping they’ll help you get a handle on things too!
The great thing about using Google Docs & Spreadsheets is that they are easy to edit, accessible anywhere (any computer or your mobile phone), and you can share them with friends for added accountability and feedback. So without further ado...
1. Prepare for job interviews with the
Job Interview One-Sheeter
This template condenses nine key questions into a one-page "Cliff’s Notes" for your next job interview. Quickly articulate and refer back to your answers on nine key areas, including: strengths, goals, work-style, ideas, challenges you've overcome, questions for the interviewer and an answer to that dreaded "weaknesses" question.
2. Set career goals by creating a
Professional Development Strategy
To succeed in your career you need to take an active role in your learning and professional development. No one else will do it for you. This template will help you set a strategy around your professional development goals by walking you through three areas: Your Vision (short and long-term brainstorm about your desired impact, and what you want to do & have), The What (skills, knowledge, education, experience), and The How (quarterly benchmarks and resources).
3. Track conversations, professional contacts and potential mentors with the
Networking Tracker
Use this networking spreadsheet to track names of people you meet that you want have follow-up conversations with. The template eliminates the need to refer back to business cards - people's information is easily accessible online (and stored in one place). The tracker also makes it easy to skim through your list of contacts every few months and drop people a note if you haven't talked to them in a while.
4. Get your finances under control with the ever-so-simple
Four-Step Budget Template
Most budgets are too cumbersome to be useful (in my humble opinion). Check-out this handy four-step budget: After filling in income, must-have expenses and nice-to-have expenses, you'll get a "monthly allowance" for you to spend on discretionary items as you'd like, with the peace of mind of knowing that your main expenses are taken care of.
5. Have some fun! Dream big by creating a
Life Checklist
The principle of the life list is simple. You list all the things you want to do in life - big and small - then cross them off as you do them. This template will help you create a life checklist of your own. To see an example of my life checklist,
click here
.
6. Take an overall temperature check of your life with the
Wheel of Life
The Wheel of Life is a commonly used coaching exercise. It can help you examine each of the areas of your life and determine where you want to focus your attention. In this template the wheel is clearly a square :), and the cells automatically change color based on the values you enter (1-4=red, 5-7=yellow, 8-10=green).
7. Hold yourself accountable for strong health habits with the
Fitness & Activity Weekly Tracker
We all love checking things off a checklist, right? Use this template for tracking your weekly fitness activities (or anything else you want to track). You set the target goal for each activity (ex: run twice per week, strength training three times per week), and the spreadsheet will give you a countdown as you check-off various activities. It also totals your minutes per week, with a column for keeping notes and a place for tracking your weight.
8. Set-up a system for managing appointments with the
Simple Appointment Tracking Spreadsheet
If you do not have a place to keep track of recurring appointments (medical or otherwise), you will always be scratching your head trying to remember when you are next due – or forget about making the appointments completely. Set up a simple spreadsheet to track all of your recurring appointments and the relevant contact information in one place, then schedule reminders to actually make the next appointment one month before you are due.
I’d love to hear what you think after trying these - and please get in touch if you have requests for future templates!
If you liked this guest post, consider subscribing to Life After College via
RSS
or
email
. Jenny also has a book coming out in Spring 2011. To get the inside scoop on her book project (email updates with personal stories, tips and resources)
sign-up here
.
Recognizing and supporting female engineering achievements at the annual Lovelace Colloquium
May 4, 2010
Did you know that the term ‘debugging’ was popularized by computer scientist and US Navy Rear Admiral
Grace Hopper
, after she found and removed a moth from her
Mark II Aiken Relay Calculator
? How about
Frances Allen
? She was the first ever female IBM Fellow and Turing Award winner. Ever heard of
Augusta ‘Ada’ King, Countess of Lovelace
? As if being Lord Byron’s only legitimate child wasn’t interesting enough, she also created the first algorithm intended for machine processing. Some consider her the world’s first programmer!
Augusta ‘Ada’ King, Countess of Lovelace: the ‘world’s first programmer’
Ada provides the namesake for the
Lovelace Colloquium
, an annual conference chaired by
BCS
(the Chartered Institute for IT), organized by female students and hosted in various universities throughout the UK. This year’s event, held at Cardiff University on April 8th, was a forum for networking, sharing and collaborating on topical computer science issues.
In addition to providing support and speakers for the event, Google also had a hand in the Colloquium’s planning and development. Lovelace organizers tried something new this year; holding virtual meetings, tracking outreach, publicizing the event and finalizing the agenda--all via
Google Wave
! Said lead organizer
Dr. Mikhaila Burgess
(Cardiff University): ‘It worked really well, particularly since our organizers and speakers were spread out around the country. People could simply log on to the Wave, comment and make adjustments in real time. This structured approach to publicity allowed us to reduce spam by contacting people directly, keeping the planning phase dynamic.’
The planning paid off; Lovelace speakers were united in their ability to bring inspiring personal experiences, anecdotes and examples to the table. For instance,
Dr. Sue Black
of the University of Westminster used her involvement with the
Saving Bletchly Park campaign
as basis for a comparison of traditional versus social media in raising awareness. Similarly, Google’s own Eve Andersson (Technical Account Manager) gave a talk on ‘The Wonderful World of Web Analytics’, in which she analyzed her
personal website
! (We hope this post drives some traffic her way :)
Great events like Lovelace generally lead to great, concrete results. Here’s an example: Google-sponsored speaker
Prof Catholijn Jonker
(Delft University of Technology), who attended the Colloquium with three Dutch engineering students, is already planning to set up a Lovelace-style event. This would be the first of its kind in the Netherlands. ‘I was really impressed and inspired by my fellow Lovelace speakers--they are truly adding value and supporting the cause of women in technology,’ said Jonker, ‘I was very interested to learn that the BCS’s intake is currently 20% female. This is a major step forward, we’re getting to the point where people start thinking of it as normal to have women in technical occupations. I thought, if the UK can do it, so can we!’
Planning will shortly get underway for the 2011 Colloquium, to be held in Birmingham. We look forward to another inspiring celebration of female technical achievement...and hope Google Wave comes in handy again next year!
Posted by Vicky Greaves, University Programmes
Introducing Google’s 2010 Anita Borg Scholars & Finalists
May 3, 2010
(cross-posted from the Official Google Blog)
The Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, established by Google in 2004, honors
Dr. Anita Borg
, a computer science pioneer who dedicated her life to changing the way we think about diversity and technology. Now in its seventh year, her namesake scholarship continues to support under and post-graduate women completing degrees in computer science and related areas, recognizing and encouraging the next generation of technical leaders and role models.
This year, we're awarding 62 scholars and finalists in the
United States
, 17 in
Canada
and 91 in
Europe, the Middle East and North Africa
. In addition to receiving academic scholarships, all of our winners will be invited to participate in all-expenses-paid networking retreats featuring workshops, speakers, panelists, breakout sessions and social activities at Google offices. See below for a full list of winners and the institution they currently attend.
In the coming months, we’ll be announcing winners for the
Australia and New Zealand Scholarships
. And we’ve introduced some other big changes for 2010: for the first time, we’re awarding Anita Borg Scholarships to students in
Sub-Saharan Africa
and to
high school seniors in the United States
. Later this year, we plan to introduce the first-ever Anita Borg Scholarship in
Asia
.
For more information on the Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship and other Google scholarship opportunities, visit our
scholarships page
.
Congratulations, 2010 Scholars and Finalists!
U.S. Scholars
Aditi Goyal
, Stanford University
Adrienne Felt
, University of California-Berkeley
Angela Oguna
, University of Kansas Main Campus
Anna Molosky
, Carnegie Mellon University*
Bonnie Kirkpatrick
, University of California-Berkeley
Boya Xie
, East Carolina University
Carla Villoria
, Texas A & M University
Carrine Johnson
, Massachusetts Institute of Technology*
Daniela Rosner
, University of California-Berkeley
Erika DeBenedictis
, California Institute of Technology*
Fan Zhang
, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Floraine Grabler
, University of California-Berkeley
Jill Woelfer
, University of Washington
Karthika Periyathambi
, Stanford University
Kristi Morton
, University of Washington
Kyle Rector
, Oregon State University
Lauren Stephens
, Massachusetts Institute of Technology*
Lydia Chilton
, University of Washington
Madeline Smith
, Ithaca College
Maithilee Kunda
, Georgia Institute of Technology
Micol Marchetti-Bowick
, Stanford University
Moira Burke
, Carnegie Mellon University
Nalini Vasudevan
, Columbia University in the City of New York
Natasha Nesiba
, New Mexico State University*
Samantha Ainsley
, Columbia University in the City of New York
Sheri Williamson
, George Mason University
Shilpa Nadimpalli
, Tufts University
Sneha Popley
, Texas Christian University
Svitlana Volkova
, Kansas State University
Therese Avitabile
, Brown University
Valeria Fedyk
, Stanford University*
Victoria Nneji
, Columbia University in the City of New York*
*High school senior — planned matriculation at university listed
U.S. Finalists
Adriana Lopez
, New York University
Anne Neilsen
, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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