Changes in life don't need to come in the form of 180 degree about face turns. A cake may require a lot of flour, but it doesn't all come from one stalk of wheat. A stream of gentle nudges and a little support here and there have inspired my dreams of becoming a design researcher, teacher, and practitioner. I will continue to be grateful for all the inspiration, all the help, and all the opportunities I have been given by those who have taken the time to know me.
Here is a list of awards I have received; a list of things for which I am thankful, and a reminder of the hard work of many people who have come before me.
Awards
Disney Memorial Pausch Fellowship
Awarded: 2011 ‐ 2012
A full one year fellowship, awarded to two graduate students, one in Computer Science and one in Fine Arts, to bridge art and technology. When I found out I was a recipiant, I made a point to visit the plaque honoring Randy Pausch at the tea cup ride at Disney Land.
Women in Science Programs (WiSP) Travel Scholarship
Awarded: August 2010
To cover travel expenses to attend Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) 2010, in Aarhus, Denmark, where I presented a group paper and attended a workshop.
Women in Informatics and Computing Woman of the Year Award
Awarded: May 2010
For service to the WIC student group and "promise" for the future
OzCHI 24-Hour Student Design Competition Second Place Travel Award
Awarded: November 2009
Second place team award to assist with travel expenses to participate in the final, on‐site round of the 24 hour student design competition at Australian Computer Human Interaction Conference (OzCHI)
Grace Hopper Conference Scholarship
Awarded: Oct 2008
To cover travel expenses to attend Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference (GHC) in Keystone, Colorado