ACM New York Celebration of Women in Computing

Promoting the Academic, Social, and Professional Growth of Technical Women and Their Allies in New York State

April 11-12, 2025

Poughkeepsie, NY

Panels & Workshops

Friday, April 11th

1:25-2:25 pm

Terrace Ballroom

Workshop: The Savvy Intern: Present Yourself with Confidence, Build Connections & Jumpstart Your Career

Terri Mitchell (Accelerate Success)

Internships are a valuable opportunity for all undergrads—but how do you make the most of them? In this session, you’ll learn how to showcase your strengths, seek meaningful feedback, and expand your network beyond your immediate team. Gain the skills and confidence to turn your internship into a powerful launchpad for your career!

Saturday, April 12th

11:30am– 12:30 pm

Regency Ballroom

Workshop: Leveraging VR and Generative AI in Serious Games: Navigating Tensions and De-escalating Patron Crises in Libraries

Catherine Dumas (University at Albany - SUNY)

Cory McCarthy (University at Albany - SUNY)

Mike Nasierowski (University at Albany - SUNY)

Aki Ahmed (University at Albany - SUNY)

Soyana Gurung (University at Albany - SUNY)

Kendra Lao (University at Albany - SUNY)

Duranni Khatibi (University at Albany - SUNY)

Athina Halkiadakis (University at Albany - SUNY)

Isabelle Remedios (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)

The workshop will include a combination of presentation, demonstration, and interactive engagement in VR. The moderators will provide Meta Quest 3 VR headsets for the attendees to participate in a serious game that consists of training de-escalation skill.

Friday, April 11th

2:35-3:35 pm

Regency Ballroom

Panel: Navigating Innovation Spaces: A Discussion on Finding Your Way When Building & Creating across Industry, Academia, and Startup Environments

Panelists:

Bradly Alicea (Orthogonal Research and Educational Lab, OpenWorm Foundation)

Morgan Hough (Orthogonal Research and Educational Lab, NeuroTechX)

Jennifer Jiang (JOPRO, Simmons University)

Moderator: Catherine Parker (NYCWiC Career Fair Co-Chair, Associate Director of Career Education, University at ALbany - SUNY)

How can early-career researchers and students successfully navigate innovation-centered opportunities across academia, industry, and startup ecosystems? This 60-minute panel brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds to provide clear, actionable information.