BOULDER, CO - The Design Automation Conference (DAC) announced today that nominations are being accepted until March 7 for the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Achievement Award. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the advancement of women in the EDA industry. This year's award will be presented on Monday, June 9 at the DAC in Anaheim, CA.

“This annual award is an important way of acknowledging the significant contributions of women to this industry,” said Peggy Aycinena, WWINDA Chairperson: “We look forward to reviewing this year's nominations and learning more about the individuals who are advancing women in EDA.”

To be considered, an individual should have been responsible for the launch or management of a successful product or program that either included contributions from, or has created opportunities for women. Nominees may also be leaders in a companies or organizations, or mentors for women who have become successful in EDA.

The award is open to both men and women in industry or academia.
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