A Fascinating Chat this Week with, Dr. Maria Klawe

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Craig Atkinson — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 01:42:37 GMT

Congrats on another great interview Stephen! I love the audio format and am very glad to see you are now a podcaster!

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Dave — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 04:03:15 GMT

It was great to hear such an esteemed person provide her vision of the future of Computer Science and Engineering. Her perspective needs to be shared with all involved in Computer Science and Engineering education. Too often we become emeshed in the discipline itself rather than with the good it can provide for our world. Obviously Maria does not suffer from this myopic perspective.

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Stephen Ibaraki — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 20:40:00 GMT

Thank you for the comments ...

I found Maria's integration strategies combining computer science with other disciplines quite interesting. I also agree with the need for IT professionals to work in a multi-disciplinary fashion. Which areas in her discusssion did you find most compelling? Do you have ideas to add to those Maria provided?

Thanks,
Stephen

Stephen

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Stephen Ibaraki — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 20:43:02 GMT

I have been receiving e-mails asking for this, so here it is... I appreciate your input.

Interview Time Index (MM:SS) and Topic:
1:03: Vision for Princeton

3:40: Where the work is heading

5:06: Research interests such as the Aphasia project

6:40: Most significant events or achievements

11:31: Increasing women in science and engineering

14:20: EGEMS project findings

17:29: Decline in computer science enrollment

19:53: Implications of this decline

20:14 Reversing the decline in student interest

23:52: Decline in funding for computer science

26:43: What can be done?

27:23: Predications for the future and what IT professionals must do to prepare

29:36: China’s progression and their impact

30:20 India’s progression and their impact

32:05: Students from China and India and the implications

33:28: Future contributions to make a difference

34:50: Favorite activities

35:11: Favorite gadget

35:30: Favorite passion outside of work

Thank you,
Stephen

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dave — Sun, 04 Dec 2005 23:07:25 GMT

On its operational side the human body could be thought of as a combination of applied engineering and computer science. Dr. Klawe like others of similar vision see this and understand the opprtunity to assist people with problems such as Aphasia. It would be wonderful if others could work on helping people coping with other neuro-mechanical challenges. I know there is a lot happening in areas related to medical science and it is all good - just want to encourage other researchers to follow Dr. Klawe's lead.

And thanks for the timing Steve. It will help in reviewing specific parts of Dr. Klawe's interview.

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Shami Shaligram — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 20:38:31 GMT

Congrats on a marvelous interview.This is Shami from India, founder president of an NGO - Prithvi, working in the grassroots development of rural India. I am certainly interested in starting a dialogue on getting the indian rural women involved in teh IT integration at the grass roots level, that we have begun in small ways through our Project Tara. The basic issue is more social and cultural than technical, and I would like to get your views on that. I think tht integrating the technology with relevance to the routine is very important. I agree that diversity should be considered and computers should become more a tool to assist in the day to day life or quenching the thirst of knowledge, wahtever field or discipline, it is immaterial. I am dealing with very low levels of formal education, but very high levels of understanding and have proven that technology doesnt necessarily have to be thru a degree or a diploma.getting over the fear of comps and technology is so important.Would sure like to get talking more on this one. I also agree that games are helping a great deal in overcoming the fear of technology. India sure needs more informal technology training, more on the application of it at the end users side , for more businessess and disciplines, or areas of life in general of the society at the rural grass roots.Working in the health care arena, this is more of a affirmation of my own faith in bringing the technology to its aid, with special reference to the HIV AIDS epidemic in my country.
thank you Steve Sama, this is a great gift to the rural areas for us.

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E. Marie — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 00:08:33 GMT

I too found the area of discussion regarding Maria's integration strategies combining computer science with other disciplines very interesting. Information technology has become globally mainstream affecting all areas of our society. Working to have that reflected in the makeup of student enrollment in engineering courses is right on the mark.

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Pat Gaudet — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 07:38:46 GMT

This is a great interview, with lots of detail and touching on a number of critical aspects re. the future of IT.

I am involved in the CIPS 'Women in IT' initiative and am also concerned about decreasing numbers of students entering IT studies (see URL provided, about assistance needed, and as background, please refer also to the old 2005 event CIPS Toronto 'WIT' info at http://www.cipstoronto.ca/activities/event_info1.php?261 and the CIPS National website at http://www.cips.ca/it/women/).

Our informal findings and feedback from high school girls is in line with what Dr. Klawe has said.

I don't envy our colleges and universities which must be very challenged with trying to attract IT students, meet the <perceived> needs that the students have while trying to provide education that will also meet future needs of employers and industry ... whose challenges and needs are shifting as we speak.

Pressure on IT employment (such as outsourcing) are highly visible, aided by companies still laying off large numbers of head office / administrative staff, which includes IT employees. It is the big picture into the future that is difficult for students and their parents to see.

Worse yet, the high school counsellors and business / technology teachers may not fully understand the implications of the changing landscape and the issues and opportunities. Even if they do understand the issues, to what extent is timing of industry and career options a factor for the future opportunities?

And are the employers cognisant of the future and direct implications for them if we are not developing / recruiting home grown IT talent?

Thanks, Stephen and Dr. Klawe, for such a thoughtful interview.

P.S. -- Suggestions about our 'Women in IT' and 'Students in IT' initiative as described at http://www.cipstoronto.ca/about/VolEventInfo.php?11 are welcome.

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Camilla Rhodes — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 18:21:34 GMT

I enjoyed your interview with Dr. Maria Klawe. Very insightful. It's always encouraging to hear from women who are highly successful in their chosen field(s), especially IT.

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Stephen Ibaraki — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 03:03:33 GMT

Everyone,

Thank you for taking the time to post comments. If you haven't done so already, click on her name in the interview--it's a hot link to her profile. You can see what she says is her passion and she's pretty open to engagement.

Thanks,
Stephen

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John Boufford — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 08:55:38 GMT

Somewhat belatedly, thank you Stephen and Maria for highlighting many important issues which are fundamental to improved productivity and competitiveness for Canada. Both threats (declining enrollments leading to increased outsourcing in the future, competition from China) and opportunities (Southeast Asian doctoral candidates are coming to Canada post-9-11) were identified. There are very important messages in this interview for government policy makers, post-secondary institutions, and professional societies.

Speaking to reporters at a round table following a seminar in Ottawa on December 6, 2005 Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, reinforced these messages about the importance of educational institutions in making Canada a world leader in IT. He said, “I would [advise the government to] put the money into doubling the size of computer science and electrical engineering departments at Canadian universities and figure out how to fill he seats”. (The Ottawa Citizen, December 7, 2005 at page D3)

Another prominent theme in Maria’s interview was the importance of balance between professional and personal life. Maria seems to have achieved that balance - admittedly in part during conference calls ;<)

Maria is a fine role model for Canadian IT practitioners but especially so for women contemplating a career in technology.

Well done folks.

John Boufford, I.S.P.
CIPS National Vice President

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Stephen Ibaraki; 604.812.5717; sibaraki@cips.ca — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:25:03 GMT

Hello all,

Late this year, there will be another interview with Maria. She has a lot to share so look for it.

Thank you,
Stephen Ibaraki

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