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Anne Condon

Anne's Biography

Anne Condon’s research currently focuses on DNA programming – the art and science of writing programs that are realized and executed by DNA. Anne received her Bachelor’s degree from University College Cork, Ireland, and her Ph.D. at the University of Washington. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and received the Computing Research Association’s Habermann Award for her work on increasing the numbers and successes of women in computing research.

What is your current job? Please list the title and briefly describe what it involves

Professor, Department of Computer Science, U. British Columbia, Vancouver, CA; previously Department Head (2011-2015) and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Science (2007-2010).

As a Computer Science Professor, my work focuses on teaching, advising and research.

What is your favourite part of your job?

I very much enjoy working with students. I also love problem solving, writing, and learning new things.

What role does your company or organization play in the Canadian IT industry?

With close to 1500 undergraduates currently in our programs, we are educating the computer scientists of the future. Our department has many cross-disciplinary programs and a second degree program that provides students with opportunities to connect computer science with other fields.

What is your favourite part of your job?

One example is my work with colleagues in the BC Cancer research agency – our methods can help to determine appropriate treatments for various cancers.

How does your work affect or impact people’s everyday lives?

Making a difference for Canada. One of our most important clients is the Canadian government, so every day I get to see first-hand the impact of what I do for Canada.

What is your vision or dream for women in IT in the next 25 years? How will you help support this?

I very much hope that more girls and women will find fulfillment and meaning in computer science careers. It’s a creative, intellectually rich and fun field.

 

 

 

WOMEN WHO LEAD

Through outreach and professional development activities, research, partnerships, thought leadership and online initiatives, we work with industry and academia to educate on the value of diversity for innovation, to inspire women to thrive and to celebrate the contributions of women in science and engineering.
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