Klawe is president of Harvey Mudd College, another mathematician, but with research and academic experience.

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These private sector supporters include: CauseCast, CGI America, Creative Commons, Discovery Communications, Dove, Goldman Sachs, Harvey Mudd College, Intel Corporation, Mary Kay Inc.

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The work of Harvey Mudd College President Maria Klawe comes to mind as an example of the type of work to aspire to.

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Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, Calif.

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