Call for Nominations Now Closed
What is Rising Stars?
An Academic and Research Career Workshop
for Women in Computational and Data Sciences
Rising Stars is an intensive workshop for women graduate students and postdocs who are interested in pursuing academic and research careers. Originally launched at MIT in 2012, Rising Stars events have been hosted in many different fields at institutions across the world. UT Austin's Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences and Sandia National Laboratories are proud to partner to host the first Rising Stars event in Computational and Data Sciences.
Rising Stars is an intensive workshop for women graduate students and postdocs who are interested in pursuing academic and research careers. Originally launched at MIT in 2012, Rising Stars events have been hosted in many different fields at institutions across the world. UT Austin's Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences and Sandia National Laboratories are proud to partner to host the first Rising Stars event in Computational and Data Sciences.
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The 2020 event will kick off virtually on October 13, 2020. A follow-up in-person event is planned for spring 2021, to be held at the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin. The event will bring together approximately 25 top women in Computational and Data Sciences for research presentations, poster sessions, and interactive discussions about academic and research careers. Travel expenses will be covered for those selected to attend.
Call for Nominations Now Closed
Deadline: Jan 17, 2020
Our Nomination process for 2020 is now closed. Please refer to our FAQ Page for more information. We thank you for your interest in the Rising Stars Workshop.
Presentations
Poster Sessions
Discussions
Networking
Organizing Committee
Rachel Ward
Associate Professor - Mathematics
Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences
Our Leadership's Commitment to Diversity
"As the new Director of the Oden Institute, I am passionate about creating an inclusive research environment that promotes and values diversity on all fronts—our people, our perspectives, and our ideas."
Karen Willcox Ph.D.
Director, Oden Institute @ The University of Texas at Austin
"Diversity in background leads to diversity in thought, which is essential for the future of engineering and our ability to find creative solutions to society’s most critical problems. In the Cockrell School of Engineering, we believe that diversity is central to the educational experience, and we are committed to programs and initiatives that recruit, support, and retain students of all backgrounds."
Sharon L. Wood Ph.D.
Dean, Cockrell School of Engineering @ The University of Texas at Austin
"At Sandia, we build multidisciplinary teams to address some of the Nation’s most challenging science and engineering problems. One of the biggest keys to success of these teams is the diversity of the individuals – it’s not enough to simply nurture diverse technical areas. Diversity of individuals helps to remove cultural biases and ensures a broader range of perspectives are brought to bear on our laboratory’s important national security mission."
Jim Stewart Ph.D.
Sr. Manager, Computational Sciences and Math @ Sandia National Laboratories
"I firmly believe in the value of diverse groups to solving important research problems. UT is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that recognizes the value of all kinds of people and provides them the chance to contribute and to thrive."
Daniel Jaffe Ph.D.
Vice President for Research @ The University of Texas at Austin
"Inclusiveness and equity, in all their dimensions, matter tremendously to the College of Natural Sciences -- and to the scientific enterprise. Ensuring that opportunities are accessible to all and a culture that's welcoming of all advances the progress we as scientists, mathematicians and technologists work towards."
Paul M. Goldbart Ph.D.
Dean - College of Natural Sciences and R.E. Boyer Chair @ The University of Texas at Austin
"Sandia National Laboratories has always been committed to delivering “exceptional service in the national interest.” By engaging a diverse workforce, we gain a breadth of ideas, perspectives and experiences that are necessary to create truly exceptional technical solutions. For this reason, we value diversities in our workforce coupled with an inclusive environment."
Justine Johannes Ph.D.
Director - Asset Security and WMD Response @ Sandia National Laboratories
Get in Touch
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about the application process or general event.
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Location
The University of Texas at Austin,
201 E. 24th Street, POB 4.102
1 University Station (C0200)
Austin, Texas 78712-1229
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Coordinator
Fatima Bridgewater
512-471-4708
Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 05:00pm
rs_admin@oden.utexas.edu