Dr. Maria Klawe: Pioneering World-Renowned Computer Scientist and Executive Leader, shares her early years
This is one of the most remarkable, open, personal, and candid interviews that I have “ever” conducted since the 1980s’ with a most talented executive and academic leader who is shaping history on many fronts. It is unlike any I have ever done before and it is part of a series—this extensive interview covers Maria’s experiences from early childhood to 30. As a side note, Maria is keynoting at the IFIP World CIO Forum and I will be seeing her there.
I trust you will enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed conducting it.
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Pearl
Pearl Z.
The Author of Digital Master, Senior Adviser of Enterprise Digitalization, Daily Blogger
Hi, Stephen, thanks for sharing, very insightful interview, Dr. Maria Klawe's earlier experience may inspire many youth to follow their dreams, especially girls, in the digital era, role model is also without border, people have more resources and freedom to become who they are. thanks.
Stephen
Stephen I.
Executive Chairman, Social Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker, Podcaster
Her work is so important for diversity and leveraging all the talent that is available but needs models as you indicated.
Maria
Maria K.
President at Harvey Mudd College
I'm very glad that young people have so many more opportunities today and that gender is much less of an issue.
Stephen
Stephen I.
Executive Chairman, Social Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker, Podcaster
Your work Maria continues to play a key role in this area: your college leads the nation with gender balance in your engineering programs, you lead and mentor teams to the Grace Hopper conferences, you are keynoting on gender diversity at the World CIO Forum -- this is the first such keynote to a senior IT executive audience globally on this topic.
Dave
Dave O.
Managing Partner
This interview needs to be heard by everyone involved in academia, technology and most definitely by all students. Dr. Klawe’s sharing of her life’s challenges and triumphs is an inspiration to every student, indeed to every person. Her continued excellence in leadership and valuing of students is a model for all education leaders. I find it very enjoyable to highlight Dr. Clawe’s work to the Deans of Information Technology across Canada. Invariably the response is one of excitement and possibilities. And I know once I send a link to this interview to the Association of Canadian Community Colleges for sharing with College and Institute Presidents across the country they will mirror that response. And finally even though her achievements are at the highest level, her success extraordinary and her career amazing, it is her candid sharing of the turbulent and uncertain times of her life that truly marks her greatness in my eyes. Her mention of suicidal thoughts will go a long way to encouraging others to acknowledge and address those thoughts when they experience them, very likely saving lives. This interview is a truly great gift and the fact that such an accomplished and successful person would share such a personal journey is a true testament to her greatness and humanity.
Dave O'Leary
Chair National Council of Deans of Information Technology