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Getting a Russian Visa: tips from experience

Chris and I spent a month in Northern Europe this fall (Finland, Sweden, and Russia). It was a fantastic trip all around, but obtaining a Russian Visa was a bit harrowing. We wanted to share our experience here so other Americans can learn what to expect, and what steps to take to get a visa [...]

Tips on being a woman in tech

I’m attending the CRA-W Grad Cohort Workshop (2009) in San Mateo this weekend and so far, it’s awesome! While there have been a number of valuable sessions for me personally (decisions about grad school, research, internships, interviewing, etc.), I especially liked the last session of the day: Being a Woman in Technology: Tackling the Problems [...]