 Laura Haas, PhD, Engineer, IBMPublished: January, 2006  Laura Haas, Director of Computer Science at IBM Laura Haas is a distinguished engineer and Director of Computer Science at IBM's Almaden Research Center, and is considered by many to be the "Mother of information integration." Haas and fellow IBM researchers invented some of the core technology to combine data that have been organized in different ways and stored in different incompatible systems. They began what were called the "Garlic" and "Clio" information integration projects, and they did so long before the widespread public use of the Internet, World-Wide Web, digital cameras, or MP3 players. Databases enable computer users to organize and store their information and retrieve answers to complex questions. Yet most of the data in the world today cannot be stored in traditional database systems because they contain a wide range of "unstructured" information that doesn't fit the exact requirements of traditional database formats. The Garlic and Clio projects solved a huge dilemma by developing ways to integrate and interrelate data from multiple sources and by creating methods for automatically transforming data between different formats. Most important thing learned in "school of hard knocks" I took my first management position while pregnant with my first son and moved up to the next level when I returned from maternity leave for my second son. I learned it's possible to be a good mother and a good manager (in fact, they are in some ways mutually reinforcing), but you have to be clear on your priorities. Achievement most proud of In work: the research I did on schema mapping, which started a resurgence in this technical field. In life: raising two sons who are talented and loving men. Advice to girls and/or women trying to achieve success in your field Do what's right, not what you think will please: integrity is a key asset. Put people first. Then the best people will work with you and for you, and you can't help but succeed. Woman you most admire Trite but true: my mom. She is a brilliant professional, beloved by her students and respected by her peers. After her retirement, she has continued to be active in her field, and active as an advocate for children. | ||
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