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Celebrate Diversity in Computing at the Richard Tapia Diversity in Computing Conference!

Celebrate Diversity in Computing at the Richard Tapia Diversity in Computing Conference!
Posted By: Roger The Great on January 13, 2013
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2013 Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference
Washington, D.C.
February 7-10, 2013

Register Now to Attend Tapia 2013

Registration is now open for the 2013 Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference, the seventh in a series. The Program includes stellar invited speakers, compelling panels discussions, a student poster competition, a daylong Doctoral Consortium, a session featuring a choice of attractions unique to Washington, D.C., a gala banquet and dance, and many exciting networking opportunities.



Creating a welcoming environment, gathering a community of diverse scholars, and providing the highest quality learning, networking, and social experiences make the "Tapia Conference" the tremendous event that it is. We are gathering a constellation of amazing speakers including:

Annie Anton, Chair, School of Interactive Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology
Vint Cerf, Google’s VP and ACM President
Jeanine Cook, Associate Professor, New Mexico State University
Armando Fox, Professor in Residence, University of California, Berkeley
Anita Jones, University Professor Emerita, University of Virginia
Theresa Maldonado, Division Director, The National Science Foundation
Hakim Weatherspoon, Assistant Professor, Cornell University

http://tapiaconference.org/2013/

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