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With each passing year, more and more women consider careers in computing, a field in which women are traditionally underrepresented. The SIGGRAPH 2015 panel, "Women in Computer Graphics: Perspectives," drew a full house of conference attendees eager to hear about the opportunities and challenges facing women in CG — and computing in general. The discussion was lively, with panelists and attendees sharing past experiences, information, and tips for flourishing in a male-dominated environment.

The panel was sponsored by Sandro Alberti, Co-Chair of the ACM SIGGRAPH International Resources Committee, and hosted by Diana Arellano, Dolly Omisore and Aruquia Peixoto. By all accounts, it was an invigorating experience for everyone involved. Afterward, a dessert reception provided the opportunity for attendees to continue the conversation and network. As panelist Dr. Rebecca Perry pointed out during the session, "If you’re going to generalize about succeeding in any workplace, including Computer Graphics, you have to think of yourself as a business … and to form strategic alliances in the workplace with people who are going to be supportive of you."

If you missed the panel, the complete transcript is available below, courtesy of the ACM SIGGRAPH International Resources Committee.

For those interested in championing the cause of women in computing, consider becoming a part of ACM-W, which supports and advocates internationally for the full engagement of women in all aspects of the computing field.

Full English transcript of Women in Computer Graphics: Perspectives

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SIGGRAPH 2015 Conference Content

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1. You can reserve virtual reality experiences ahead of time.

Jump to the front of the line by reserving time slots in advance for the mind-blowing virtual and augmented reality experiences at SIGGRAPH 2015. Anticipated to be one of the most popular features of this year's conference, the VR Village offers stand-up and sit-down VR, tabletop AR, nomadic VR (untethered head-mounted displays or AR), full-dome cinema and live performances and demos in a 360-degree immersion dome.

Visit the VR Village page of the SIGGRAPH 2015 site to reserve time slots. If you prefer a more fluid schedule at the conference, experiences will still be open to walk-ins from a queue.

2. Like TED talks? You'll love SIGGRAPH Next.

SIGGRAPH Next is a brand new speaker series at SIGGRAPH that's only accessible by attendees with full conference or full conference platinum registration. It features renowned, forward-thinking speakers who live on the cutting edge of computer graphics innovation. For those interested in more than just staying current, SIGGRAPH Next is not to be missed.

3. If you couldn't make it to UIST (ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology), you have a second chance.

SIGGRAPH 2015 is offering a UIST reprise from 3:45 to 5:15 pm in Room 402 AB, featuring an overview of five fascinating, impactful talks from the conference.

4. The SIGGRAPH mobile app is revamped for this year.

Attendees can create their own conference schedule, find out which of their friends and colleagues are attending, post photos, access a live feed of photos and posts from other attendees, participate in SIGGRAPH games and more. Download the app now to check it out.

5. Your badge gets you discounts.

Show your attendee badge at a number of restaurants, bars and other establishments near the Los Angeles Convention Center for SIGGRAPH-only discounts. The full list of participating venues is here.

6. Paulo is back!

Paulo Machado is back with us for SIGGRAPH 2015. If you happen to see him driving his Double robot around the conference, stop and say hello!!

In search of a list of after-hours events at SIGGRAPH 2015? Maybe we can help. SIGGRAPH.org has compiled a calendar of public parties and events happening during SIGGRAPH 2015 in Los Angeles, which will be constantly updated as information becomes available. To import the party listings to your Google calendar, click the +Google Calendar button on the lower right of the calendar, or add events individually by clicking on the event names. If you're hosting a public party or event at SIGGRAPH 2015 and would like it to appear on this calendar, contact the ACM SIGGRAPH Content Manager.

Please note that actual event times and locations may differ from this calendar, so be sure to double check with the conference locator or the sponsoring organization.

Disclaimer: Please note that many of these events are not directly affiliated with ACM SIGGRAPH, though they are put on for the benefit of SIGGRAPH attendees. ACM SIGGRAPH is providing this information as a courtesy to conference attendees, and does not necessarily recommend or endorse any of the events or the sponsoring companies or organizations. 

Resumes and reels are a constant source of frustration for students and new graduates. What to include? How much? How should it be presented? All are very important questions, and with answers that vary widely depending on the experience level of the applicant, and the position to which they're applying.

Each year at SIGGRAPH, Student Services offers a resume and reel review program for ACM SIGGRAPH student members. The program is engineered to address and resolve the uncertainty that comes along with attempting to prepare application materials that best reflect the skills and experience most attractive to potential employers.

The resume and reel review program has a strong history of success in providing actionable advice to students and recent graduates, but its continued success depends on the efforts of volunteers.

The Student Services Committee is in search of reviewers with expertise in all areas of production willing to donate a tiny fraction of their time at SIGGRAPH 2015 to helping the next generation of CG experts. If interested, please contact Student Services using this form.