Join us for the 2009 Google Workshop for Women Engineers! As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to host the *2009 Google Workshop for Women Engineers* to recognize and reward deserving female graduate students in computer science, and inspire them to become active participants and leaders in creating technology. Up to 75 female computer scientists will be selected to attend a 3 day all-expenses paid workshop at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California January 22-25, 2009. This special workshop will include technical talks and career workshops, and a unique occasion to build and strengthen networks of women in technology. Students will also enjoy tours of the Googleplex, have the opportunity to meet with Google engineers in their fields, and have fun exploring the San Francisco bay area. Visit our website for more information<http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe> Eligibility Requirements Applicants must: - be female computer science students currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program at a university in the United States or Canada. Graduate students in any year of study are encouraged to apply - demonstrate academic excellence and leadership in the computing field - maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.3 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent in their current program Students pursuing degrees in related technical fields are also encouraged to apply Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2008 Visit our website <http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe> for more information about the application process: http://www.google.com/jobs/students/gwwe. *Please note that recommendation letters are not required for this application process. All recipients selected to attend the retreat will be asked to submit unofficial or official transcripts prior to attending the event to verify reported GPA.*