Women of Vision winner Justine Cassell

When I think of the impact of Justine Cassell, the winner of the Anita Borg Institute's Women of Vision Leadership award ,I think about how positively students respond to her and her vision of technology. I first met Justine through Anita Borg when Justine was still on the faculty of MIT. Justine believes in a world where technology and people come together in important positive ways, and because of her belief she has brought a new field into existence. But I always think about the impact that Justine has on the students. A few years ago, at the Anita Borg Celebration, a local high school student wrote about her newly reaffirmed commitment to technology after watching Justine on the stage. She could see herself in the charismatic and very accessible young faculty. I admire Justine's commitment to her students, and a a world where many disciplines come together in positive ways.

Tomorrow is our Women of Vision award ceremony. Three women will be recognized, and I'll be there. I hope to see you.