Speaking

I am an enthusiastic and experienced public speaker. If you'd like a talk to get underrepresented groups excited about computing or on computing education, contact me.

Invited Talks

What is computer science? (invited keynote speaker). Hackergal and Beckwith Virtual Camp, August 2020.

What is computer science? (invited keynote speaker). CodeCrush Summer Summit, June 2020.

Careers in Technology (invited panelist). National WISE Conference, January 2020.

Male Allyship (invited panelist). Carleton University, January 2020.

How to add 'computing educator' to your skillset and why you'd want to. Canadian Celebration of Women in Computing, November 2019.

How to add 'computing educator' to your skillset and why you'd want to. Women of Silicon Valley, March 2018.

A Windy Path on the Road to a Career in Computer Science. BrightTALK, online, March 2018.

A Windy Career Path Featuring Computer Science. TechU.me AppJam, Ottawa, May 2016.

Innovation Needs Computer Science. Ensight Ignite, Ottawa, May 2016.

A Windy Career Path Featuring Computer Science. Go Code Girl, Ottawa, February 2016.

Attracting Women to Computing and Why it Matters. Women and Technology, Ottawa, June 2015.

Interactive Storytelling. Canadian University Software Engineering Conference, Montreal, January 2013. [slides]

It's Not About the Numbers (Women in Tech). TEDxSandyHillWomen, Ottawa, December 2012.

Interactive Storytelling. Conference on Canadian Content in Speculative Arts and Literature (Can-Con), Ottawa, 2012. [slides]

Other

Carmichael, G. A guild-based delivery model for continuing education in the workplace. Canadian Network for Innovation in Education 2021 Conference, 2021.

Carmichael, G., Compton, K., Gee, E., Smith, G., Stewart-Gardiner, C. New Perspectives on Gender-Inclusive Game Design. Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, 2014. Panel (names alphabetical).

Carmichael, G., Villanueva-Rosales, N. How to Start a "WISE" Group (and Keep it Alive!). Ontario Celebration of Women in Computing, 2010.

Carmichael, G., Hutton, M., Sadowski, C., Smith, G., Sullivan, A.  Girls, Games, and Getting to the First Day. Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, 2010.

Carmichael, G. Girls, computer science, and games. Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, 2009.

Agarwal, A., Bustos Arellano, P., Carmichael, G., Dej, B., Maldonado Rodriguez, A., Ngai, S., Osborne, L., Villanueva-Rosales, N., and Wu, W. Support Groups for Women in STEM: International Perspectives. Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, 2009.

Carmichael, G. Dej, B. How to Build a Women in Science/Engineering/Technology Support Group. National Conference on Women in Engineering. 2008.