Guest post by Cecile Thirion “Imagine all the people living for today…imagine all the people sharing all the world...” Does it sound familiar? I'm pretty sure it does. What does this famous song from John Lennon and the TechWomen mentorship program, an initiative of the U.S. Department … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen’s Mentoring Across Borders Event Inspires Future Mentors
This week, TechWomen organized Mentoring Across Borders: Empower the Next Generation of Global Women Leaders. The event was a wonderful opportunity to expose the local community to the TechWomen program and discuss the impact of mentorship and exchange on fostering a collaborative and supportive … [READ MORE...]
You’re Invited! TechWomen Events in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of women in science, technology, engineering, and math? Join the TechWomen network and be part of a global diplomacy effort to support women in STEM from Africa and the Middle East! Join us at Mentoring Across Borders to hear … [READ MORE...]
Dinner and Diplomacy: TechWomen Mentors Host International Visitors
Several TechWomen Mentors warmly welcomed a group of seven visiting women leaders in science and technology from the Middle East and North Africa on Wednesday, April 24. The eight Mentors eagerly jumped at the chance to host a dinner for the guests, who were traveling around the country as a part of … [READ MORE...]
Women in the Global Economy: Authoring Chapters, Advancing Social Change
Guest post by Trish Tierney, executive director of the Institute of International Education San Francisco In September 2011, I had the good fortune to participate in the first-ever Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women in the Economy Summit. This historic event was driven by Secretary of … [READ MORE...]
Inspire Women Leaders from the Middle East and Africa
The TechWomen Professional Mentor Application is now open! We are seeking women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) working at companies in the San Francisco Bay Area to mentor emerging women leaders from the Middle East and Africa. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2013. … [READ MORE...]
The Magic of Cultural Exchange
Guest post by Arezoo Miot After a rich and memorable week of professional meetings, I came home and reflected on my time in Jordan with the TechWomen delegation. As a Program Officer for the program, I was honored and fortunate to participate alongside mentors from the United States and … [READ MORE...]
Less than two hours to go!
The TechWomen application deadline is only hours away and we are doing our best to keep up with all of your email questions! Because of the high volume of emails we are receiving, we are not able to reply to each message immediately. Please allow two to five business days for a reply. Don't panic if … [READ MORE...]
Collaborate. Code. Connect.
A collage of experiences in Jordan as told by TechWomen. Against the backdrop of Petra, a wonder of the ancient world, forty-five women from eight countries said their goodbyes last week. The TechWomen delegation concluded with stronger bonds and increased cultural understanding between mentors … [READ MORE...]
Only 10 days left to apply to the 2013 TechWomen program!
The application deadline for the 2013 TechWomen program is quickly approaching! With the deadline only 10 days away, here are a few tips to ensure that your application is complete: 1. The deadline to submit your application is 23:59 Cairo time, February 22, 2013. All application materials, … [READ MORE...]
