By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate On February 13, Sierra Leonean fellows Salwa Campbell (2016) and Magdalene Peters (2015), launched a mentorship program for girls at the Annie Walsh Memorial School in Freetown. The program, Creating a Path to the Future, will reach 400 secondary school … [READ MORE...]
Archives for March 2017
Kiko Smith: I am a wife, a mother, an architect and a proud member of our TechWomen sisterhood
At the TechWomen reception hosted by Sheila Gwaltney, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, on March 2 in Bishkek, Professional Mentor Kiko Smith of Twitter shared the power and impact of TechWomen. Kiko has been a TechWomen mentor since 2015. Today, and everyday, as we celebrate International … [READ MORE...]
Day 6: Meetings with schools, locals reach more than 1,450 students and professionals
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Throughout the week, February 27 - March 3, the TechWomen delegation to Kyrgyzstan visited eight schools and universities and hosted four events, connecting with approximately 1,450 students and professionals. On the last day of the delegation, … [READ MORE...]
Day 5: High school students showcase robotics projects, discuss STEM careers
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At the Physics and Mathematics School‐Lyceum #61, delegation members started off the morning at the students' robotics fair before hosting a panel discussion for 75 high school students on challenges and opportunities in STEM careers. Judith … [READ MORE...]
Day 4: Delegation hosts talks and workshops for 640 university students
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist One of the main objectives of TechWomen's delegation trips is to encourage and inspire girls and women to pursue careers in STEM. On Wednesday, March 1, the delegation visited four universities – American University in Central Asia, … [READ MORE...]
Day 3: Nearly 300 attend Silicon Valley Symposium in Bishkek
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At the Silicon Valley Experts Symposium, nearly 300 people from the IT and business community had an opportunity to hear from and engage with the delegation. Information Technology State Committee Chairperson Sharshenbiyev B.N and U.S. … [READ MORE...]
