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having weight and cardiovascular problems;
however efforts in this direction had variable
success. Designing technology that will
be engaging and motivating for teenagers
requires an understanding of the factors that
contribute to behavior adoption in teenagers.
To understand these, we approach the
design from several theoretical models:
Theory of Planned Behavior, Theory of
Meaning Behavior, and Personality Theory.
Mobile applications can help overcome
barriers to exercise, such as transportation
and access to facilities. They are
also personal and pervasive. Games were
chosen because they are perceived to be
fun by teenagers. Results from our study are
summarized, as well as lessons learned and
future directions of this work.
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Senior Citizens Barriers to Computing
Presenters: Janine Hernandez and Felicia
Doswell (Both presenters are from Norfolk
State University)
The Internet is a vital tool in today’s
society and will continue to be a great
part of our everyday lives. Many government
and commercial organizations are
using drastic means to encourage citizens
to use the Internet to conduct business such
as charging for non-Internet transactions.
Such activities are almost mandating that
all persons become computer literate and
use the Internet. However, there is still a
digital divide among various groups within
the United States. It is imperative that we
find a way to close the gap for the group of
Americans that have little or no computer
experience. The most underrepresented
group of computer and Internet users are
older adults over the age of 55. Yet, acquisition
of information such as daily finances,
health issues, and communication are vital
to continued independent living for this
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group. This research brings together seniors
and computer technology to document,
address and discuss solutions to usability
and accessibility barriers to computer and
Internet use. This research effort presents
data in two areas: computer literacy and
experience, and exploration of the effect
that computer training has on decreasing
some of the barriers to computing for older
adults.
Student Track
The MBA Gateway to Business Careers
Location: Singapore/ Manila
Panelists: Sara Nordhoff (Forte
Foundation), Susan Morrison (John
Deere), Leslie LaChance (Delta Airlines),
and Stephanie Espy (MathSP)
Learn how you can launch your technical
degree and experience into an exciting
and fulfilling career in business leadership.
Diverse and successful women in
business with technical backgrounds will
tell their stories and share advice on how
their degrees coupled with an MBA or other
advanced degree launched their careers
ranging from entrepreneurship to financial
management to product quality. Panelists
will also share tips on applying to graduate
and MBA programs.
Steering Committee Recommendation
Why Investing in Women Founders and
Entrepreneurs makes Business Sense
Location: Learning Center
Panelists: Telle Whitney (Anita Borg
Institute), Cindy Padnos (Illuminate
Ventures), Vivek Wadhwa (UC Berkeley),
and Linda Bernardi (StraTerra Partners,
LLC)
Entrepreneurs, Founders and Leaders still
do not include many women, but this
is starting to change. Only 5% of Venture
funding includes women founders. This
topic has garnered a great deal of attention
this year, including a front page article in
the New York Times. This panel explores
the data behind women entrepreneurs
and explores how to attract more women
entrepreneurs.
Technical Theme Track – HCI
Career Stories of Women Working in
Human Computer Interaction
Location: Regency Ballroom V
Panelists: Elizabeth Churchill (Yahoo!
Research), Amy Bruckman (Georgia
Institute of Technology), Mary Czerwinski
(Microsoft Research), Katherine Isbister
(New York Polytechnic University), Kerry
Rodden (YouTube), and M.C. Schraefel
(University of Southampton)
Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is
defined as “the study of interaction
between people (users) and computers”.
The objective of this panel is to illustrate the
various career paths as a researcher or practitioner
of HCI – addressing both established
and emerging opportunities. Several women
will share career stories and illustrate how
they have sought/created opportunities,
mentor and/or are mentored, face challenges
and leverage social networks and
professional bodies.
Award Winner Track
Change Agent Awards Panel –
Underwritten by Google
Location: Cairo/Hong Kong
Change Agent Award Winners: Gayatri
Buragohain (India), Ana Regina Cavalcanti
da Rocha (Brazil), Tayana Etienne (Haiti)
Moderator: Elisa Camahort Page
(BlogHer)
The Anita Borg Change Agent Awards
celebrate the accomplishments of
technical women from emerging countries.
These awards are designed to recognize
up-and-coming leaders that impact or
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