CRA-W Distinguished Lecture Series

The goal of the CRA Committee on the Status of Women in Computing research (CRA-W) is to take positive action to increase the number of women participating in Computer Science and Engineering research and education at all levels. The Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) sends faculty and industry researchers to campuses to encourage women and minorities to attend graduate school and pursue research careers. The visits include a technical talk as well as a variety of "recruiting" events: lunches with female undergraduates, panel discussions about graduate school, meetings with faculty interested in recruiting/retention, and meetings with female graduate students.

Please see the CRA-W DLS page for information on the distiguished lecture series including application instructions and a list of past events.

Resources for event organizers:

• Steps for organizing a successful DLS event
  • In Microsoft Word
  • In html
• Template slides for panel moderator:
  • In Microsoft Powerpoint
  • In PDF
• Expense report for reimbursement of event expenses:
  • Reimbursement guidelines
  • Expense Report in Microsoft format
  • Expense Report in PDF
• Evaluation Reports
  • Exit Survey to give to lecture/panel audience immediately following event
  • Exit Survey for lecturer and panelists
  • Evaluation comment form for organizers