The TechWomen delegation's journey through Dushanbe, Tajikistan continued with a focus on green construction, sustainability, and furthering our commitment to promoting careers in STEM among women and youth. "ICODE: Dive into Tech Education and Career Fair," was a successful collaboration with … [READ MORE...]
Tajikistan Delegation 1 of 2: STEM Engagement in Diplomacy, Women’s Empowerment and Youth Innovation
In the heart of Central Asia’s majestic mountains and vibrant cultural tapestry lies Tajikistan, a nation brimming with history, natural beauty, and a growing spirit of innovation. This spring season, we embarked on a transformative journey to Tajikistan, reinforcing our dedication to global … [READ MORE...]
How Techwomen is Connecting Professionals from Different Continents of the World by Kanoatkhon Umurzokova
Guest post by Kanoatkhon Umurzokova, 2023 Fellow from Uzbekistan Editor’s note: Kanoatkhon has been invited as a guest blogger to share her voice, perspective and experiences with the program and community. All the way to Illinois Tech From the 27th floor of my apartment in … [READ MORE...]
Tips for Completing the TechWomen Application by Raghda Ali
Guest post by Raghda Ali, 2023 Fellow from Egypt Editor’s note: Raghda has been invited as a guest blogger to share her voice, perspective and experiences with the program and community. The TechWomen program is an extraordinary opportunity for women in the field of technology to advance … [READ MORE...]
Morocco Day 4: TechWomen delegation supports launch of Titrit mentoring platform and engages with local entrepreneurs
On Wednesday, March 1, the TechWomen Delegation to Morocco found themselves back in the capital city of Rabat, spending the morning this time with Rabat members of the Moroccan Center for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (MCISE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a foundation for … [READ MORE...]
Morocco Day 3: Celebrating 10 Years of TechWomen in Morocco
On the morning of Tuesday, February 28, the delegation set off for Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco. To start the day off, our TechWomen Delegation visited Ecole Nationale de Commerce et e Gestion Casablanca (The National School of Commerce and Management Casablanca - ENCG) to give lightning … [READ MORE...]
Morocco Day 2: Mentors Dive into U.S. Embassy and Exchange Alumni Impact and Form Focus Groups for Fellow-founded Mentorship App
On Monday, February 27, Day Two of the TechWomen Delegation to Morocco opened with a visit to the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, where our diplomatic partners engaged TechWomen mentors in a socio-historical introduction to the nation of Morocco followed by eye-opening briefings on U.S.- Morocco relations, … [READ MORE...]
A Moment of Truth, A Moment of Providence: Exploring the life-changing impact of TechWomen with Moroccan Fellow Rahma Tizzane
This week in 2023, as global delegates from our community gather in the distinguished nation of Morocco, we sit down with fellow Rahma Tizzane to reflect on TechWomen's influence on her personal development, career trajectory and community impact since her experience as an Emerging Leader in the … [READ MORE...]
10 Years Later: A Letter to TechWomen
Guest Blog by Nezha Larhrissi, Fellow 2013, on how a Techwomen Pitch Day project grew into a thriving non-profit over the course of ten years Dear Techwomen and IIE Community, This is Nezha Larhrissi of the Techwomen 2013 cohort from Morocco. With Salima Kaissi we are co-founders of eSTEM Morocco … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2020-2021 fellows create impact through Professional Development Funds
TechWomen 2020-2021 fellows have the opportunity to take advantage of Professional Development Funds, pursuing a professional development goal that enhances their skills and supports their TechWomen learning objectives. Here, we bring you three stories from fellows in Nigeria, the Palestinian … [READ MORE...]
