INTRODUCTION:

The Workshop for Women in Design Automation is a highlight of DAC. This unique program continues to grow each year and affords the opportunity to hear successful women speak on topics relevant to their careers. It also gives participants a chance to network with their peers and engage in an exchange of views and ideas that foster growth. Please join us Monday June 7, 2004, 2:00PM - 5:00PM (lunch provided 1:00PM - 2:00PM).

MISSION STATEMENT:
To be a workshop of relevance to women in Electronic Design Automation, to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas for successful careers in the EDA profession, to address the particular needs of professional women and to provide an opportunity for peer networking.

WWWINDA Chair: Ann Marie Rincon, Engineering Fellow, AMI Semiconductor

STEERING COMMITTEE:
Nanette Collins, Publicity Chair, 41st DAC
Marie R. Pistilli, Co-Chair, Board of Directors, MP Associates, Inc.
Sonja Wilkerson, VP Human Resources, Vitria Technology, Inc.

Career and Life Drivers - "Passion vs. Ambition"
What drives the decisions you make- pursuit of your passions? What truly interests you and what do you love to do? What do you believe you need to do to move up to the next rung on your career ladder? What are the trade-offs? Are these two ambitions mutually exclusive? How do you feel about the results you've achieved? The Panel will also address ways to "Keep the Passion Alive" as you continue through your career and life. This panel includes women from very diverse backgrounds.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Duy-Loan Le, Senior Fellow, Texas Instruments
Duy-Loan started as a memory design engineer at the age of 19 with Texas Instruments (TI) and currently serves as the Digital Signal Processor(DSP)Advanced Technology Ramp Manager. In 2002,Duy-Loan became the first Oriental and the first woman to get elected TI Senior Fellow in TI's 70+ years of history, joining 4 other men who hold this prestigious title world wide. Duy-Loan holds 20 patents with 9 pending applications and has published numerous papers. Her long list of accolades include receiving the following awards: "Top 20 Women in Technology Award" ,"Women on The move" with Congressional recognition for civic leadership, "Women in Technology International Hall of Fame", "Times People" by EE Times , and "National Technologist of the Year".

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Don't miss the opportunity to learn how prominent professionals in the industry have made career choices to achieve a rewarding personal and professional life experience.

MODERATOR:
Terri Timberman - Senior Vice President Human Resources, AMI Semiconductor

PANELISTS:
Joan L. Mitchell - IBM Fellow, IBM Printing Systems Division
Mar Hershenson - Co-Founder, Barcelona Design and Consulting Assistant Professor, Stanford Univ.
Darlene Gerry - General Counsel, AMI Semiconductor
Deborah Saweuyer-Parks - President and CEO, Homestead Capital
Margaret Paroski, M.D.- Dean, University of Buffalo Medical School and BioMedical Sciences

MARIE R. PISTILLI WOMEN IN EDA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Women have made important contributions and strides in the EDA industry for over 20 years. In an effort to recognize those who have dedicated time towards these achievements, the DAC Executive Committee presents an annual award to honor an individual who has made significant contributions in helping women advance in the field of EDA technology.

The nomination submission process is now closed. The 2004 recipient for the MARIE R. PISTILLI WOMEN IN EDA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD will be anounced in April.

Thank you for your continued interest and support of the Workshop for Women In Design Automation.

RECENT TOPICS INCLUDE:
• 2003 40TH "Would Life be Different if Risk were Not a Factor? Managing Life & Career Transition"
• 2002 39TH "Silk Purses and Sow's Ears: Turning Obstacles into Opportunity"
• 2001 38TH "Smart Risk Taking = Innovation"
• 2000 37TH "Strategies For Success"
• 1999 36TH "Making the Right Choices"
• 1998 35TH "Forget the Ceiling-Break the Glass".

We welcome and encourage feedback. Please email Angela Brantner or Susie Horn with suggested topics and comments for future workshops, or to become involved with the success of the WWINDA. Receive the latest information first, join the WWINDA mailist.

SPECIAL THANKS:
We would like to express our thanks to the DAC Executive Committee, ACM/SIGDA, IEEE/CAS Society and the EDA Consortium for their support, leadership and making this event possible. Special thanks to MP Associates, Inc. who donates the logistical and publication coordination.