14 DAY TRIAL // Some time ago, the search giant announced an attracting contest meant to attract women to computers and celebrate Anita Borg, one of the most known female scientists who founded the Institute for Women and Technology. Using the organization introduced in 1997, Anita Borg aimed to encourage women to become scientists and use the computers for more complex activities. The institute received funds from more powerful companies, including Xerox, Sun Microsystems, Lotus Software and Boston University.
The Google campaign was meant to continue Anita's intentions and attract women to the computer technology using a special $10.000 scholarship. Today, the search giant announces the winners of the content, sustaining the 30 highly qualified finalists would also receive $1000 awards.
"Google is honored to be able to keep Anita's spirit alive by recognizing the achievements of these talented young women and helping them pursue careers in the technology sector. We must continue to build programs that encourage women to pursue careers in the sciences and to build on Anita's legacy," said Alan Eustace, Senior Vice President of Engineering & Research, according to a press release posted on the official site of the company.
The search giant decided to offer 20 $10.000 scholarships and 30 prizes of $1000 for the finalists, adding that all the candidates will be invited to the company to make a Google tour and discuss educational matters. Google plans to create several seminars with the company's employees, multiple officials from the Anita Borg Institute and the winners of the competition. If you want to view the full list of winners as well as the 30 finalists, you should check the press release published by Google.