Committee on Widening Participation in Computing Research explained
| Computing Research Association's Committee on Widening Participation in Computing Research (CRA-WP) |
| Founded Date: | 1991 |
| Location: | Washington, D.C. |
| Area Served: | National |
| Focus: | Women in Computing |
| Former Name: | Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W) |
The Computing Research Association's Committee on Widening Participation in Computing Research (CRA-WP) has the mission of increasing the success and participation of underrepresented groups in computing research and education at all levels. In particular, CRA-WP focuses on computer science and engineering and tries to make sure their activities have a positive impact on underrepresented groups in these areas. CRA-WP is also concerned with improving the success rate of all computer scientists and engineers in the working environment. Formerly known as theCommittee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), the committee changed its name and acronym in 2019.
Awards
- 2005: CRA-W was awarded the National Science Board's Public Service Award for its action-oriented programs aimed at increasing the number and success of women participating in computer science and engineering research and education.[1]
- 2004: CRA-W co-founders Maria Klawe and Nancy Leveson were awarded CRA's A. Nico Habermann Award recognizing their role as founding co-chairs of the highly successful CRA-W Committee.[2]
- 2003: CRA-W was awarded a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring for long-running work to address the underrepresentation of women in computer science and engineering.[3]
External links
Notes and References
- https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=104159&org=NSB&from=news NSF Announcement regarding 2005 NSB Award
- https://archive.today/20120721074909/http://www.acm.org/announcements/cra_2004_awards.9-24-2004.html ACM Announcement for 2004 A. Nico Habermann Award
- https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=100381 NSF Announcement regarding 2003 PAESMEM Awards
