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Workshop
10 October, 2007
TU Berlin
This workshop aims at addressing issues of gender within the context of computing and engineering studies. The following points will be of interest:
- Learning from an example of best practice, Carnegie Mellon University, US
- Offering a networking platform for gender and technology experts within the EU
- Initiating a network of Berlin-Brandenburg universities and universities of applied sciences
- Examining global perspectives and applying them to the European context: What can Europe learn from Asian countries like Pakistan and China as to implementing computing and technology studies which attract and retain men and women alike?
Key note by Prof. Allan Fisher, Laureate Education
The workshop will take place in Room H2037 in the main buiding of TU Berlin.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00-09:30 | Reception Tea and coffee |
| 09:30-10:30 | Keynote: Allan Fisher: Best practice case study Open discussion moderated by Marion Esch |
| 10:30-11:00 | Tea and coffee break |
| 11:00-13:00 | Panel discussion: Encouraging and implementing institutional change Moderation: Marion Esch, TU Berlin, Femtec Panelists: Allan Fisher, Laureate Education Marc Alexa, TU Berlin Ester Ruiz Ben, TU Berlin Christian Boit, TU Berlin |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00-15:30 | Parallel follow-up sessions
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| 15:30-16:00 | Closing words Tea and coffee |
- GET-IT! Girls, Education, Technology, Faculty IV, TU Berlin
- Communication and Operating Systems (KBS), Faculty IV, TU Berlin
Bettina Liedtke
Tel: +49 30 314 25491
Dharlakshmi Ramsaroop-Yadav
Committees
General Chair
- Hans-Ulrich Heiss (TU Berlin, Germany)
Industry Liaison
- Gregor Engels (University of Paderborn, Germany)
Program Committee
- János Csirik (University of Szeged, Hungary)
- Jan van Leeuwen (Utrecht University, Netherlands)
- Jeff Magee (Imperial College London, UK), Chair
- Oscar Nierstrasz (University of Berne, Switzerland)
- Anne De Roeck (Open University, UK)
- Marc Shapiro (INRIA Rocquencourt & LIP6, France)
- Letizia Tanca (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)
Advisory Committee
- Bertrand Meyer (ETH Zurich, Chair Executive Board)
- Pierre Lescanne (ENS Lyon)
Organization Committee (TU Berlin, Germany)
- Hans-Ulrich Heiss
- Michael A. Jaeger
- Jessica Krueger
- Helge Parzyjegla
- Gabriele Wenzel
Conference Topics
- Computer Science as a discipline, methodologies, theory versus practice, differences between CS and other disciplines, CS in public perception
- Teaching CS: curricula guidelines, Bologna implementation, accreditation, outcome orientation, careers in Computing, world wide student recruitment, formation of Graduate Schools, exchange programs
- CS, Industry and Academics: expectations on both sides, relationships, research collaboration
- Research in CS: Strategic directions in Europe (FP7), national programs, research infrastructures, interdisciplinary research
- Informatics Europe: reports from executive board and working groups, organizational and financial issues, further development
Call for Presentations
European Computer Science Summit 2007 (ECSS 2007)
8-9 October 2007, Berlin
Informatics Europe is the association of Computer Science departments of universities and research laboratories, public and private, in Europe and neighbouring areas. Informatics Europe was created (originally under the name "euroTICS") as a result of the first two European Computer Science Summits (ECSS), held at ETH Zurich in October 2005 and October 2006, where heads of Computer Science departments from all over the European region joined forces for the first time to define and promote common policies and study common issues.
The 2007 European Computer Science Summit (ECSS 2007) will be held at TU Berlin on the 8th and 9th of October. The program of the summit meeting will consist of invited talks by prominent academics and professionals, plenary discussion sessions on current issues, industry panels and exhibitions, and workshops. It will provide outstanding opportunities for interaction with fellow leaders of departments, schools, and institutes in Informatics research and teaching in Europe as well as leaders from the European IT and ICT industries.
TOPICS
The summit is not a traditional scientific conference but it is focused on analysis, discussion, and policy in connection with research and education in Computer Science (Informatics) in Europe. Informatics Europe has five working groups looking at: evaluation criteria for CS/IT research; curriculum issues; student enrolment and image of the discipline; facts and figures about informatics in Europe; and lobbying and strategy. Contributions are sought in these areas and on all other issues relevant to Computer Science in Europe. Some examples are:
- Strategic directions in computing research in Europe, FP7, European Technology Platforms, national trends, innovation programs
- IT Trends in business and industry, role of universities, consequences for research and training in Computing, need for new educational programs.
- Computer Science as a discipline: methodologies, theory versus practice, experimental research, differences with other sciences and engineering
- Interdisciplinary research, research collaboration with industry, research infrastructures, trends in funding programs
- Implementation of the Bologna process, Bachelor and Masters programs, PhD
- programs, connections with research, forming Graduate Schools, links with companies
- Curriculum organization throughout EU, exchange programs, internationalization
- Accreditation criteria, quality certification, curriculum standards, outcome orientation, European Qualification Framework (EQF)
- Student recruitment, attracting students, competition on the world-wide market for higher education in Computer Science
- Careers in Computing and IT research, women in Computer Science, starting companies, how to lead research institutes
CONTRIBUTED PRESENTATIONS
To contribute to the Informatics Europe 2007 program, submit an abstract of your proposed presentation by 29th June 2007. Proposals will be screened and selected by the Informatics program committee on the basis of relevance to (and capacity of) the program. Proposals may aim at a 15 or 25 minute presentation or demonstration, and should consist of an abstract containing
- a header with a clear title of your contribution, your name, position, and affiliation
- the preferred duration (15 or 25 minutes)
- a clear description of the proposed presentation
- a total size not exceeding two A4 pages
Please submit your proposed abstract as a PDF file to
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
- János Csirik, University of Szeged, Hungary
- Jan van Leeuwen, Utrecht University, Netherlands
- Jeff Magee, Imperial College, UK (Chair)
- Oscar Nierstrasz, University of Berne, Switzerland
- Anne De Roeck, Open University, UK
- Marc Shapiro, INRIA Rocquencourt & LIP6, France
- Letizia Tanca, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
ORGANIZATION
- General Chair:
Hans-Ulrich Heiss, TU Berlin, Germany - PC Chair:
Jeff Magee, Imperial College, UK - Industry Liaison:
Gregor Engels, University of Paderborn, Germany - Advisory Committee:
Bertrand Meyer, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (Chair Executive Board)
Piere Lescanne, ENS Lyon, France
IMPORTANT DATES
- Abstract Submission: 6th July, 2007
- Notifications: 4th August, 2007
- ECSS 2007 Conference: October 8-9, 2007
ATTENDANCE
ECSS 2007 is open to all heads (or deans, chairs, etc.) and deputy heads of departments, institutes, laboratories, or comparable units in Computer Science (Informatics, Information Technology etc.) from PhD granting universities or research organizations in the European region. In addition, the conference is open to authors of accepted abstracts.
If you do not fit these categories but would like to attend as an observer, please contact the organizers. Examples of observers include representatives from industry, government, university administration, and representatives from other organizations with related aims in Europe and other regions.
We look forward to seeing you at the Informatics Europe ECSS2007 Summit.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission
- 29th June, 2007 6th July, 2007
Notifications
- 27th July, 2007 4th August, 2007
ECSS 2007 Pre-Program
- October 7, 2007: Working group meetings and Informatics Europe Board meeting
ECSS 2007 Conference
- October 8-9, 2007
ECSS 2007 Post-Program
- October 10, 2007: Workshop with Allan Fisher on gender issues in science and engineering (9.00 am to 4.00 pm)
Registration
Registration
Registration to ECSS 2007 includes participation in all conference sessions (invited speakers and keynotes, Informatics Europe general assembly, and presentations of submitted contributions), coffee and lunch breaks, and banquet.
To register, please come to the Lichthof inside the main building of the TU Berlin on Straße des 17. Juni 135.
Registration Fees
| Early Registration (by September 9) | Late Registration (by October 6) | On-Site Registration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Fee | EUR 250 | EUR 270 | EUR 300 (incl. Cash Handling Charge of EUR 20) |
| Additional Banquet Ticket |
EUR 60 | EUR 60 | EUR 60 |
Registration Details
Fees are payable by credit card (via PayPal), by bank transfer (until September 22), and by cash at the conference site (plus a cash handling charge of 20 EUR). Please understand that we can not accept credit cards or cheques at the conference site.
Upon successful payment a confirmation will be sent via email within one week. Receipts will be provided on-site.
Cancellations are possible until September 9 with a charge of EUR 50. After this date, we are obliged to charge a cancelation fee of 50%. If you cancel your registration after October 1, 2007, we are obliged to charge the full registration fee.
Account details for payments by bank transfer are given below. Please understand that all bank charges are payable by the participant.
| Recipient: | Hans-Ulrich Heiss | |
| Bank: | norisbank AG | |
| IBAN: | DE61 7602 6000 7841 5730 00 | } For international transfers. |
| BIC/SWIFT: | NORSDE71 | |
| Account Number: | 7841573000 | } For German transfers. |
| Bank Code (BLZ): | 760 260 00 | |
| Purpose: | "ECSS - Name of Participant" | |
Questions
Any questions about the registration process should be directed to the email address below.
European Computer Science Summit
3rd Annual Informatics Europe Meeting 2007
8-9 October 2007, Berlin
Conference Chair: Hans-Ulrich Heiss (TU Berlin, Germany)
PC Chair: Jeff Magee, Imperial College, UK
Industry Liaison: Gregor Engels (University of Paderborn, Germany)
In all European countries, teaching and research in information technology are facing constant challenges, some shared with our colleagues in other regions, some more specific. The heads of CS departments are in a unique position to appreciate the issues and to look for solutions.
The purpose of the first European Computer Science Summit is:
- To bring together the heads (who may also go by the title of "dean", "chair", "president" depending on the country and institution) of departments (or "schools", "faculties") of computer science or equivalent. ("Informatique/Informatik/Informatica/Informatics", "Information Technology", "Electrical Engineering and Computer Science") in PhD-granting universities in the European region.
- To provide them with a forum for discussion of common issues and search for joint solutions.
- To examine ways in which department heads can work together to improve teaching and research, implement the Bologna process, influence the policies of universities, governments and the EU.
- To offer workshops, panels and other interactive sessions for discussion of problems and proposals.
- To provide a liaison with other groups pursuing relevant interests, such as the CRA in the US.
Informatics Europe 2007 will be the 3rd of a series of Computer Science Summits after the first two summits at ETH Zurich in October 2005 and 2006, respectively. It has been set up as a regular event as part of a permanent collaboration structure. This is not a traditional scientific conference; the emphasis will be on discussion.
Attendance at the conference is limited to heads of CS departments, as defined above, in the European region; deputy heads may be acceptable if their deputy position is permanent, but no other substitution will be permitted. In addition, we will invite a number of observers from industry (research labs and entrepreneurial companies), governments (national and EU) and university administration. Attendees are welcome to suggest observers.
The conference is sponsored by Google Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Siemens AG, and Deutsche Telekom Laboratories.
Latest News
October 19, 2007: The slides of most talks are available on the program page.
September 21, 2007: Added new section containing supplementary documents regarding ECSS and Informatics Europe.
August 20, 2007: Registration is open! Please follow the instructions on the Registration page.
August 19, 2007: Added information about Berlin (tourist information and cultural events) on the Berlin Info page.
June 28, 2007: The abstract submission deadline has been extended to Friday, 6th July, 2007.
Feb 20, 2007: Added more information for orientation in Berlin.
Feb 16, 2007: Added information about hotels in Berlin.
Feb 14, 2007: Launch of ECSS 2007 website.
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