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Janice E. Cuny
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Cuny speaks at the National Center for Women & Information Technology Summit Workshop 2012
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| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Jan |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Known for | Broadening participation in computing |
| Awards | SIGCSE Award for Outstanding Contributions to Computer Science Education |
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| Fields | Computer Science |
| Institutions | National Science Foundation Purdue University University of Massachusetts University of Oregon |
Janice E. Cuny, often called Jan, is an American computer scientist. She is well-known for her work in helping more people get involved in the world of computing. She also served as a co-chair for the CRA-W: Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research from 1997 to 2000. This group works to support women in computer science.
About Jan Cuny
Jan Cuny earned her Ph.D. (a high-level university degree) in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. She taught computer science at several universities. These included Purdue University, the University of Massachusetts, and the University of Oregon.
In 2004, she joined the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF is a U.S. government agency that supports science and engineering research. At the NSF, Jan Cuny led important projects. These projects aimed to help more people, especially those from groups not often seen in tech, join the computing field. She also worked on the CS 10K project and the STEM + Computing Partnerships initiative.
Awards and Recognition
Jan Cuny has received many awards for her important work. These awards recognize her efforts to make computer science open to everyone.
- In 2015, she received the 2016 SIGCSE Award. This award is given for outstanding contributions to computer science education.
- She received the Richard Tapia Achievement Award in 2014.
- In 2009, she won the Woman of Vision Social Impact ABIE Award from the Anita Borg Institute. This award celebrates women who use technology to make a positive difference.
- She was honored with the A. Nico Habermann Award in 2007.
- In 2003, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). This award was for her work with CRA-W, helping to mentor future scientists.
