Scholars and finalists 2008
Google is thrilled to honor the memory of Anita Borg and her commitment to women in science
with the Canada Anita Borg Scholarship. Dr. Borg’s contributions have inspired many women
to study and advance computer science. As difficult as it was to select this year’s
scholarship recipients and finalists, Dr. Borg’s work and that of the new generation of
female computer scientists ensures that it will only be more challenging to do so in the
years to come.
Each of these extraordinary women exemplifies Dr. Borg’s spirit of curiosity and inclusion.
We are delighted that we have selected 17 amazing women as Anita Borg Scholars and
Finalists for 2008. Congratulations to these outstanding scholars on all on their
accomplishments!
Award winners
The 2008 Canada Anita Borg Scholars ($5,000 CAD Winners)
- Angelica Lim – Simon Fraser University, BSc Computer Science
- Celina Gibbs – University of Victoria, MSc Computer Science
- Christina Boucher – University of Waterloo, PhD Computer Science
- Mireille Gomes – Queens University, BCompH Biomedical Computing
The 2008 Canada Anita Borg Finalists ($1,000 CAD Winners)
- Alma Juarez-Domiguez – University of Waterloo, PhD Computer Science
- April Khademi – University of Toronto, PhD Electrical Engineering
- Carrie Demmans – University of Saskatchewan, MSc Computer Science
- Cristina Ribeiro – University of Guelph, MSc Computer Science
- Gail Carmichael – Carleton University, MSc Computer Science
- Georgia Kastidou – University of Waterloo, PhD Computer Science
- Jocelyn Simmonds – University of Toronto, PhD Computer Science
- Katelyn Kent – University of New Brunswick, BSc Computer Engineering
- Ming Hua – Simon Fraser University, PhD Computer Science
- Pooja Viswanathan – University of British Columbia, PhD Computer Science
- Terri Oda – Carleton University, PhD in Computer Science
- Thuy Vu – University of Toronto, BSc Computer Science
- Viann Chan – University of British Columbia, PhD Computer Science
The
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Canada
