Computer Vision News - July 2018

Computer vision has made tremendous progress in the recent years over a wide range of areas, becoming one of the largest computer science research communities . However, where are “ we ”? The percentage of female researchers both in academia and in industry is still significantly low. As a result, most female computer vision researchers feel isolated and the lack of inclusion creates unbalanced workspaces and biased products. The workshop on Women in Computer Vision is a gathering for both women and men working in computer vision targeting a broad and diverse audience of researchers from both industry and academia to extinguish this imbalance. The first goal of the workshop is to raise visibility of women in computer vision. We accomplished this goal by inviting high quality research talks from junior and senior female researchers to present their work as keynote speakers and oral presentations. We also organized a panel discussion for inclusion and diversity topics in an open and friendly environment between female and male colleagues. Our second goal of giving opportunities to junior female students and researchers was accomplished by enabling them to present their work via a poster session, and providing travel awards to ease and encourage their participation. We particularly encourage work in progress and work from junior graduate students so that the authors have a chance to hear feedback and suggestions on their work. The last major goal is maintaining and growing WiCV network where female students and professionals share experiences and career advice all over the globe. We especially organized a mentorship banquet to provide a safe and casual environment in which junior women can meet, collaborate, exchange ideas, and form beneficial relationships with senior faculty and researchers in the field. 46 WiCV at CVPR18 Friday …a safe and casual environment in which junior women can meet, collaborate, exchange ideas and form beneficial relationships with senior faculty and researchers in the field. The 4th Women In Computer Vision Workshop by Ilke Demir Organizers Viktoriia Sharmanska, Ilke Demir , Adriana Romero and Lyne P. Tchapmi. In the smaller picture, organizer Dena Bazazian who was not able to attend due to visa restrictions.