Mutsumi Nakamura , Lecturer, Computer Science and Engineering

As we all know, there is a national problem with the recruitment and retention of women in Computer Science.   Mutsumi Nakamura is a woman dedicated to changing this.   In her time at ASU, Mutsumi has sought out talented women and encouraged them to enter the field of computer science – these were students, who had an interest in the field, but would have not done so without the encouragement and one-on-one mentoring by Dr. Nakamura.  Her efforts do not stop there.  For those women students that are already in the field, Mutsumi has been a tireless advocate of the group Women in Computer Science.  In her role as faculty advisor, Mustumi has organized a number of important activities and competitions, dedicated to encouraging women to take on leadership roles in the field.  Women who attended these programs were forever changed by the experience.  In all respects, Mutsumi is a fantastic role model and mentor for women – and through her efforts, the face of Computer Science is slowly changing to reflect our diverse world.