The Design Automation Conference (DAC) announced that nominations are being accepted until March 7 for the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Achievement Award. Named for Marie R. Pistilli, the former organizer of the Design Automation Conference (DAC), the award recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the advancement of women in the EDA industry. This year's award will be presented to the 2008 recipient at the Workshop for Women in Design Automation (WWINDA) on Monday, June 9, 2008 during the 45th DAC in Anaheim, Calif. Registration for WWINDA and DAC will open March 23. The award is open to both men and women with technical or non-technical backgrounds in industry or academia.