Sentences with phrase «for diversity in tech»

Blanche considers this finding very important, especially because the majority of survey participants considered individuals and corporations the biggest drivers of progress for diversity in tech.

Not exact matches

«It's about how do you leverage the diversity you bring into your company for the benefit of your products, for your work force, for your culture,» she told Inc.'s Salvador Rodriguez onstage at the Change Catalyst's Tech Inclusion conference in October.

Slack's acceptance of the Fastest Rising Startup award comprised one of many references to hopes of increasing diversity in tech, at an awards show that in 2015 was remembered for racist and sexist remarks by host T.J. Miller of sitcom Silicon Valley.

I think that for us to solve these issues, with the lack of diversity and the lack of funding for women in tech we need male allies at the table.»

The Kapors, who invested early in Uber, are known in Silicon Valley for both their investing prowess but also their passion and engagement around issues of diversity in the tech industry.

For now, James says she is excited that the efforts are finally getting a voice — even if it is at CES (normally a launchpad for high - end refrigerators and new smartwatches, not for initiatives that hope to improve the lack of diversity in tecFor now, James says she is excited that the efforts are finally getting a voice — even if it is at CES (normally a launchpad for high - end refrigerators and new smartwatches, not for initiatives that hope to improve the lack of diversity in tecfor high - end refrigerators and new smartwatches, not for initiatives that hope to improve the lack of diversity in tecfor initiatives that hope to improve the lack of diversity in tech).

The call for more diversity in tech companies will only get louder.

Tech companies have been under fire in recent years for allegations of not promoting diversity and inclusive environments throughout the workplace.

The room was packed for Tuesday's town hall discussion about diversity and inclusion in tech.

This month, UC Hastings professor Joan C. Williams penned an in - depth article for the Harvard Business Review called «Hacking Tech's Diversity Problem,» where she identifies a number of the subtle systematic elements that lead to women opting - out of tech roTech's Diversity Problem,» where she identifies a number of the subtle systematic elements that lead to women opting - out of tech rotech roles.

The Clinton platform also focuses heavily on education, including a call to broaden computer science education in public schools, revamp job training programs, and provide more funds for minority colleges to help tackle tech's diversity problem.

The dismal diversity numbers in the tech world have captured headlines for awhile now.

However, to truly tackle the lack of diversity in tech, leaders must commit to finding solutions that work for them.

In response to albeit leading questions posed to many of the integral players in the company who were on hand for the premiere of General Magic, most focused on climate change and lack of diversity in tech (not of the ideological kind) as major problemIn response to albeit leading questions posed to many of the integral players in the company who were on hand for the premiere of General Magic, most focused on climate change and lack of diversity in tech (not of the ideological kind) as major problemin the company who were on hand for the premiere of General Magic, most focused on climate change and lack of diversity in tech (not of the ideological kind) as major problemin tech (not of the ideological kind) as major problems.

Launched in 2014, Include is TechCrunch's diversity program, aimed at facilitating opportunities for underrepresented groups in tech to take their startups to the next level.

«Just like the eastern United States, China has a rich diversity of freshwater mussels, which is imperiled by humans building dams, for instance, and introducing toxins into the waterways,» said Eric Hallerman, a professor of fish and wildlife conservation in Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.

This week: how rural schools are bringing cutting - edge tech to their students, the wave of teacher strikes across the country and their implications for CA and the value of teacher diversity especially in a state where students of color now comprise three - quarters of public school enrollment.

She is an advocate for increasing diversity of all kinds in the legal profession and the incorporation of legal tech into law firm internal processes and improving client solutions.

Here are some tips for broadening your perspectives and supporting diversity in legal tech by engaging with people.

Kristen was named the Code 2040 (backed by Google for Entrepreneurs) Entrepreneur - in - Residence for 1871 in Chicago, working on increasing diversity in tech.

In 2017, Ms. Ballack was recognized as a «Top IP Strategist» by IAM Magazine, one of the «Top 50 Women Lawyers» by California Diversity Counsel and for the third consecutive year, a «Woman Leader in Tech Law» by the RecordeIn 2017, Ms. Ballack was recognized as a «Top IP Strategist» by IAM Magazine, one of the «Top 50 Women Lawyers» by California Diversity Counsel and for the third consecutive year, a «Woman Leader in Tech Law» by the Recordein Tech Law» by the Recorder.

Reblogged this on Today In Tech and commented: I'm all for this, although it would be great to see more diversity.

Melinda Gates joined Vox's Ezra Klein in The Deep End for a live recording of The Ezra Klein Show where the two discussed diversity in tech, ending malaria, and the problems money can't solve.

The launch of Founders for Change by more than 400 budding and established tech companies is a sign of just how top of mind diversity has become in an industry riven by the #MeToo movement and a series of allegations and admissions of sexual misconduct by workers, managers and venture capitalists.

She was selected as a 2018 speaker for SXSW in Austin, TX, Wonder Women Tech DC, and Women and Minorities in Technology Conference to discuss Women of in VR / AR and SH / / FT diversity scholar for the Oculus Connect 4 virtual reality conference in 2017.

While African - American candidates are much more likely to get hired, in part due to diversity initiatives in the tech industry, they are asking for and receiving a significantly lower salary: $ 115,000 in San Francisco and $ 113,000 in New York.

Improving gender diversity in tech is one way to overcome skills shortages in the industry, and can bring a number of benefits including improved innovation — a key differentiator for many tech organisations.

We've gone from worrying about if we should allow technology in early childhood classrooms to deeper conversations about: appropriate and intentional use; tech integration; addressing issues of access, equity and diversity; connections between formal and informal learning; new tools for family engagement; and the role of educators as media mentors.