Title :
A network of IBM technical women
Author :
Burton, Mary ; Otto, Heather
Author_Institution :
IBM Storage Syst. Div., Tucson, AZ, USA
Abstract :
A group of IBM women started a women´s network at an IBM site in Tucson, Arizona, USA to foster professional growth and camaraderie among members. The inspiration for this women´s network, as well as how to start, foster and sustain a network are discussed. Activities for a professional women´s network are presented and lessons learned are offered
Keywords :
DP industry; gender issues; professional communication; IBM technical women; camaraderie; diversity; mentoring; professional development; professional growth; professional women´s network; Business; Computer science; Computer science education; Educational technology; Employee welfare; Employment; Engineering profession; Engineering students; Statistics;
Conference_Titel :
Technology and Society, 1999. Women and Technology: Historical, Societal, and Professional Perspectives. Proceedings. 1999 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
New Brunswick, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5617-9
DOI :
10.1109/ISTAS.1999.787307
