Just because the number
of women in technology - related fields has always been dramatically lower than that of men doesn't mean that things will stay that way.
Today's infographic celebrates some of the most
successful women in technology and business, while also highlighting workforce composition, female founders, and how companies can prioritize retention of women.
From providing professional role models to supervising student - run clubs, teachers can undertake a variety of strategies both in and out of their classrooms to engage
young women in technology.
Soon after launching it became clear that if we wanted change the ratio
of women in technology we needed to start younger.
Girls will experience what it is really like to work in STEM and also have the opportunity to fly out to the USA free of charge for the Grace Hopper Celebration in Phoenix, Arizona — the largest tech event specifically
for women in technology in the world.
The CrowdMed cofounder thinks
women in the technology industry need to be take a cue from the men around them and be more arrogant and grandiose in their self - assessments.
Toronto, Ontario — November 1, 2017 — #movethedial, a movement focused on increasing the participation and advancement of
women in technology in Canada, released its benchmark report Where's the Dial Now?
She was co-founder of Innovent Systems in 1998, and has been listed on the National Diversity Council's Top 50 Most
Powerful Women in Technology.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., - Brooks Kushman Shareholder and Chief Diversity Officer Sangeeta Shah is one of four founding organizers of the newly formed Chicago Regional Chapter of Chiefs in Intellectual Property (ChIPs), a non-profit organization that is focused on advancing and
connecting women in technology, law and policy.
Kelly covered initiatives underway at Sage that give business owners a greater voice, stories about Sage's nonprofit foundation that works to support veterans,
empower women in technology fields, and encourage economic growth and overall stability in third world countries, and finally he shared about Sage's focus on cutting edge technology such as artificial intelligence, internet of things and robotics.
An outspoken supporter of
women in the technology space, she isn't afraid to say that quotas and regulations may be what's necessary to get women to equal levels within the sector, much as Title IX allowed her to receive a full scholarship to college.
It requires the focus and attention of companies and both men and women to actively encourage and support
women in technology through long - term investments in education and mentorship initiatives, all while fostering an industry - wide culture of inclusion.
As the Founding Program Director of the WiTNY Initiative, she's a recognized leader in facilitating the participation of young girls and
women in technology careers.
In a new interview with The Information, the ever - candid co-founder of Y Combinator had some pretty controversial things to say
about women in technology.
Anne Wojcicki was raised to change things, not complain about them, whether what's bugging her is the state of American healthcare or the underrepresentation of
women in technology jobs.
Canadian Women in Technology (CanWIT) is a community network launched by CATAAlliance designed to boost women's participation and advancement in the high - growth technology sector.
There are
amazing women in the technology field, but there's still a big disparity, as evidenced by the establishment of «code academies» just for girls or the push for female enrollment in STEM programs.
About Blog Tech Savvy Women writes articles weekly for organizations looking to recruit, retain and
advance women in technology, women in tech, Girls in STEM and women in business.
Now Etsy works with with organizations such as NCWIT (National Center
for Women in Technology) and B - corp to train and educate its employees and hiring managers.
Sandy Carter, a tech veteran and a founding board member of WITI (
Women in Technology International), learned a valuable lesson when one of her mentors pointed out that she always ate lunch at her desk, missing out on valuable opportunities to build relationships and advance her career.
The mission is part of BDC's effort to support women entrepreneurs, which includes C$ 1.4 billion in loans to women - owned firms by 2021 and $ 200 million in investments through the Bank's
Women in Technology program.
Theresia Gouw, whom Time magazine has dubbed one of the 10 most
powerful women in technology, is leaving Accel Partners to team with Jennifer Fonstad, who has advised much of the international investing for Draper Fisher Jurvetson.
The event attracted several speakers, among them David Smith, TIGA award winning Interactive Selection and Founder of Women in Games WIGJ as well as industry legend Nicole Lazzaro — Voted by Gamasutra as one of the Top 20 women working in video games, and Fast Company as one of the 100 most
influential women in technology.
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The consultant and mentor explains why early - stage companies can't do it all on their own and why she doesn't think the lack
of women in technology is a pipeline problem
Satya Nadella suggested that
women in technology should not ask for raises but have faith in the «system,» bringing a torrent of criticism.