Baby Loading, Please Wait: Pregnancy, Graduate School, & Computing

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Authors: Laurian C. Vega (Virginia Tech), Mara Silva (Virginia Tech)
Moderator: Laurian C. Vega
Panelists: Deborah Tatar, Mirkeya Capellan, and Mary Bailey

Abstract: Research has shown that babies do matter when working within and graduating from academia. Not only does bias play a part, but also managing new responsibilities on top of work-life balance presents new challenges. In this panel we will discuss whether graduate school is a ‘good’ time to become pregnant, and what should future mothers know about pregnancy? Our goal is to create a semi-informal discussion and raise awareness.

Various Links:
1 page summary: http://www.laurianvega.com/laurianvega/Research/Entries/2009/10/1_Baby_Loading%2C_Please_Wait__Pregnancy%2C_Graduate_School%2C_%26_Computing.html
Presentation: http://www.laurianvega.com/laurianvega/Research/Entries/2009/10/1_Entry_1.html
Flyer: http://www.laurianvega.com/laurianvega/Research/Entries/2009/10/1_Baby_Loading..._Please_Wait__What_to_consider_when_thinking_about_having_a_child_in_graduate_school.html
Blog notes from panel:
1. http://rbailey.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/baby-loading/
2. http://wakeuplaughing.posterous.com/baby-loading-please-wait-pregnancy-grad-schoo
Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/edgardovega/tags/babyloading/