Articles by Diana
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Being inspired by the ‘what-ifs’ (instead of being bogged down by the ‘how-tos’)
Being inspired by the ‘what-ifs’ (instead of being bogged down by the ‘how-tos’)
By Diana Skaar
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(Google) X is hiring Robotics software engineers
(Google) X is hiring Robotics software engineers
By Diana Skaar
Activity
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If you're a founder without legal support for your NDAs, you can still do better than close your eyes and sign. 😩 Here are five things to look out…
If you're a founder without legal support for your NDAs, you can still do better than close your eyes and sign. 😩 Here are five things to look out…
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Returning to #SiliconValley after years away reaffirmed why I remain such a fan of #California. Beyond the beautiful weather, this hub of innovation…
Returning to #SiliconValley after years away reaffirmed why I remain such a fan of #California. Beyond the beautiful weather, this hub of innovation…
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After 2 incredible years serving as President of the UCLA Anderson School of Management Alumni Network, it's a bittersweet moment to pass the torch…
After 2 incredible years serving as President of the UCLA Anderson School of Management Alumni Network, it's a bittersweet moment to pass the torch…
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Experience & Education
Volunteer Experience
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Advisor on STEM PBS show "Ready Jet Go!"
PBS
- Present 8 years 6 months
Education
Advisor on new STEM PBS show "Ready Jet Go!" to encourage storylines with programming concepts that inspire kids with technology. See article: http://www.space.com/31934-ready-jet-go-pbs-tv-show.html
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Cartoon Network STEAM National Board of Advisors
Cartoon Network
- Present 7 years 10 months
Education
Provide strategic counsel, guidance, and support to Cartoon Network as it seeks to engage its audience at the intersection of creativity and technology.
https://www.turner.com/pressroom/cartoon-network-announces-steam-advisory-board
Honors & Awards
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Keynote speaker
UCLA Engineering School Graduate Student Dinner
The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science Graduate Student Dinner 2016. The keynote speaker will be Diana Skaar ’00, MS ’08, MBA ’08.
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Invited Panel Moderator
Unleash Your Creativity with Technology USC
A world of opportunity awaits you as a STEM student! Today, the future of innovation is wide open for female technologists to blend technical aptitude with curiosity, creativity and design instinct to make a huge impact in a wide variety of career fields. Join Intel and Rebecca Minkoff, fashion designer, for the Unleash Your Creativity with Technology college tour. We’re bringing together thought leaders, entrepreneurs and activators from technology, workplace diversity, lifestyle and academia…
A world of opportunity awaits you as a STEM student! Today, the future of innovation is wide open for female technologists to blend technical aptitude with curiosity, creativity and design instinct to make a huge impact in a wide variety of career fields. Join Intel and Rebecca Minkoff, fashion designer, for the Unleash Your Creativity with Technology college tour. We’re bringing together thought leaders, entrepreneurs and activators from technology, workplace diversity, lifestyle and academia for a stimulating conversation. Panelists will engage in a discussion around the growth and types of career opportunities available with a STEM degree, the important role females play in technology and the future of innovation, challenges they may have faced during their career pathways and how they overcame them, and more.
https://www.staywithit.org/unleash-your-creativity-technology-april-13 -
Invited Speaker
S.T.E.A.M. Machines Innovation Fair and Rube Goldberg Machine Competition
http://smdp.com/innovation-shines-bright-in-santa-monica/154174
More activity by Diana
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Excited to be representing our collective work on leveraging AI for the #CircularEconomy along with my colleague, Sujit Sanjeev, at the…
Excited to be representing our collective work on leveraging AI for the #CircularEconomy along with my colleague, Sujit Sanjeev, at the…
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Transforming Waste through Commitment, Action, and Impact… I couldn’t be more excited to share the news that Dow has announced its agreement to…
Transforming Waste through Commitment, Action, and Impact… I couldn’t be more excited to share the news that Dow has announced its agreement to…
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And that's a wrap! After three amazing years, today was my last day at Intrinsic. I've never been more optimistic about where we are headed. We're…
And that's a wrap! After three amazing years, today was my last day at Intrinsic. I've never been more optimistic about where we are headed. We're…
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I'm thrilled to share that I have started a new role at Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation. Their vision of creating positive outcomes for future…
I'm thrilled to share that I have started a new role at Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation. Their vision of creating positive outcomes for future…
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“I’m motivated to leave my children and future generations with a planet that does not depend on energy derived from fossil fuels. That’s what will…
“I’m motivated to leave my children and future generations with a planet that does not depend on energy derived from fossil fuels. That’s what will…
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🌱 Preserving water and nature is crucial for a sustainable future. Dow is expanding its sustainability efforts with new targets for water and nature…
🌱 Preserving water and nature is crucial for a sustainable future. Dow is expanding its sustainability efforts with new targets for water and nature…
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This unassuming shed is home to one of the very few operational Direct Air Capture facilities in the world. Thanks, Axios for covering our news today…
This unassuming shed is home to one of the very few operational Direct Air Capture facilities in the world. Thanks, Axios for covering our news today…
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Shell Foundation open RFP for two exciting research projects: Gender/climate nexus and economic value of timesaving for women. Please note deadline…
Shell Foundation open RFP for two exciting research projects: Gender/climate nexus and economic value of timesaving for women. Please note deadline…
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My project at [Google] X is looking for talented AI residents! If you're currently a Ph.D. student working on deep learning applications to…
My project at [Google] X is looking for talented AI residents! If you're currently a Ph.D. student working on deep learning applications to…
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Had an inspiring day at Stephen Murphy's ClimateImpact Summit this week, which brought together a passionate group of climate entrepreneurs…
Had an inspiring day at Stephen Murphy's ClimateImpact Summit this week, which brought together a passionate group of climate entrepreneurs…
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