Q: "I'm a man. Can I come to WiML?"
A: Yes please! Anyone is welcome to attend - this is a technical workshop with exciting technical talks. However, since our goal is to promote women in machine learning, only women can submit abstracts and present.
Q: "My work is focused on machine learning applications. Is this appropriate for WiML?"
A: Yes! We welcome abstract submissions from any woman working in the field of machine learning, whether in methods or applications.
Q: "Is registration for the workshop free?"
A: Yes it is!
Q: "Registration has passed. Can I still come to WiML?"
A: Unfortunately, registration is now closed. However, we encourage you to attend the WiML poster session. For the other talks during the day, priority will be given to those who have registered as we are already above full capacity of the room, but you can stop by after registration to see if we have space to accommodate more people. Workshop giveaways will also only be available for those who registered.
Q: "Can I come to the WiML poster session even if I'm not registered for the workshop?"
A: Yes, everyone is welcome to attend the poster session without prior registration. The session will be held on Monday, December 7th between 1:00-2:30pm in room 210 of the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Come learn about leading innovations in machine learning research by women across the world!
Q: "I'm unable to fund my travel to WiML. Is there an opportunity to get funding for the workshop?"
A: Yes, we are able to provide travel scholarships to those who wish to participate in the workshop.
Q: "I want to support WiML by providing sponsorship. Who should I talk to?"
A: Please contact our sponsorship chair, Kate Niehaus, at katherine [dot] niehaus [at] eng.ox.ac.uk.
Q: "Is there a separate application for travel funding?"
A: Only women who have an accepted abstract at WiML are eligible for a travel grant. At this point, the opt-in survey to be considered for a travel grant has closed. Please contact the organizers at wimlworkshop [at] gmail [dot] com if you have further questions.
Q: "If I received a travel grant, what costs are eligible?"
Q: "If I received a travel grant, how will I be reimbursed?"
All travel grant recipients:
Travel grant criteria for women coming from US institutions:
A: Yes please! Anyone is welcome to attend - this is a technical workshop with exciting technical talks. However, since our goal is to promote women in machine learning, only women can submit abstracts and present.
Q: "My work is focused on machine learning applications. Is this appropriate for WiML?"
A: Yes! We welcome abstract submissions from any woman working in the field of machine learning, whether in methods or applications.
Q: "Is registration for the workshop free?"
A: Yes it is!
Q: "Registration has passed. Can I still come to WiML?"
A: Unfortunately, registration is now closed. However, we encourage you to attend the WiML poster session. For the other talks during the day, priority will be given to those who have registered as we are already above full capacity of the room, but you can stop by after registration to see if we have space to accommodate more people. Workshop giveaways will also only be available for those who registered.
Q: "Can I come to the WiML poster session even if I'm not registered for the workshop?"
A: Yes, everyone is welcome to attend the poster session without prior registration. The session will be held on Monday, December 7th between 1:00-2:30pm in room 210 of the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Come learn about leading innovations in machine learning research by women across the world!
Q: "I'm unable to fund my travel to WiML. Is there an opportunity to get funding for the workshop?"
A: Yes, we are able to provide travel scholarships to those who wish to participate in the workshop.
Q: "I want to support WiML by providing sponsorship. Who should I talk to?"
A: Please contact our sponsorship chair, Kate Niehaus, at katherine [dot] niehaus [at] eng.ox.ac.uk.
Q: "Is there a separate application for travel funding?"
A: Only women who have an accepted abstract at WiML are eligible for a travel grant. At this point, the opt-in survey to be considered for a travel grant has closed. Please contact the organizers at wimlworkshop [at] gmail [dot] com if you have further questions.
Q: "If I received a travel grant, what costs are eligible?"
- Travel to/from Montreal (e.g. airfare, car rental, ground transportation)
- Accommodation for Sunday, Dec 6th and Monday, Dec 7th (Airbnb is reimbursable)
- Dinner on Sunday, breakfast on Monday, and lunch on Monday are provided. Additional meals are NOT reimbursable.
Q: "If I received a travel grant, how will I be reimbursed?"
All travel grant recipients:
- Must have registered for WiML by November 1, 2015, have an accepted abstract, have submitted the travel grant submission form, and have received a confirmation email
- Must submit all receipts after the workshop
Travel grant criteria for women coming from US institutions:
- All travel purchases must be made in your name
- All flights must be on US carriers
- No hotel/flight package deals