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Microsoft Research External Research and Programs (ER&P) is seeking to sponsor ten female students majoring in computer science with a concentration in serious game development and research to be selected for the Microsoft Female Academic All-Stars at the 2006 Serious Games Summit D.C.

The selected All-Stars will be invited to convene during lunch, where they will meet with an industry luminary to discuss the issues surrounding female game developers and to learn about career opportunities in the field.

In addition, the All-Stars will be able to attend more than sixty sessions, lectures, and roundtable discussions at SGS D.C. They will learn about key issues affecting the marketplace, get a sneak peek at upcoming serious games, and enjoy the opportunity to network with peers in the serious games community.

Microsoft Research External Research and Programs (ER&P) is committed to fostering the growth of women game developers in this emerging space and developing career paths for those with keen interests. The goal is to gain knowledge on how Microsoft Research External Research and Programs (ER&P) can attract more women into the critical fields necessary to move computer science, and fields such as serious game development, forward.

Requirements and Deadline

Students interested in being considered for a complimentary pass (valued at $795) should complete the below query and submit it via email to Academic_All_Stars@cmp.com by September 27, 2006.

• Contact information, including name, email, address, and telephone, as well
  as school, major, and area(s) of study
• Tell us about yourself - 200 words maximum
• Brief essay about your interest in serious game development, the research
  you have conducted in this sector, or your insights on the importance of
  women game developers - 300 words maximum

Winners* will be announced in early October. All-Stars will be required to submit a post-event paper detailing their experiences and key learnings from SGS D.C.

For more information on this opportunity, send an email to Eran Butts, ebutts@cmp.com.

* Please note: Travel and lodging expenses are NOT included in this scholarship. Lunch will be provided on both days of the Summit.