As Emerging Leaders prepare to depart San Francisco for Washington, DC on October 18, we are excited to announce the winners of the 2017 seed grant competition, which were awarded at the Community Celebration held Monday evening, October 16, at Twitter. Pitch Day On October 13, Emerging … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen seeks Bay Area mentors in STEM; apply by June 30
In 2011, TechWomen launched with 37 participants from six countries in the Middle East. In 2017, 100 emerging women leaders from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East will participate. Our community, including more than 500 women and men in the Bay Area, … [READ MORE...]
Announcement: 2017 TechWomen Program Application opens November 15
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate The application for the 2017 TechWomen program will open on November 15. TechWomen strives to identify emerging women leaders in all fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. … [READ MORE...]
4 TechWomen fellows awarded WiSTEM Scholarship
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Four TechWomen fellows have been awarded a scholarship to attend the 2016 WiSTEM (Women in STEM) Conference in Dubai, on Oct. 25-26. Christelle Tayou, 2014 fellow of Cameroon; Diana Tsoy, 2015 fellow of Kazakhstan; Mercy Sosanya, 2015 fellow of … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen16 Week in Review
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate The 2016 TechWomen program has commenced. Nearly 90 women representing 19 countries from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East arrived in San Francisco on September 11 to begin the five-week program. During the first week of the program, also known as boot … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen recognized for pioneering work around the world
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate TechWomen is a global network of women. While we often categorize the women as a mentor, Emerging Leader or fellow, they are all leaders who share the desire and the will to make a difference in their communities. Numerous women within the TechWomen network – … [READ MORE...]
Interested in cultural exchange? Apply to be a TechWomen Cultural Mentor by July 1
Since 2011, TechWomen has been facilitating cultural exchange among women from around the world. TechWomen brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East to the United States for a mentorship and exchange … [READ MORE...]
2016 program update: Meet the 2016 Emerging Leaders and apply to be a mentor
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist In about three months, Emerging Leaders (ELs) representing 19 countries across Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East will arrive in San Francisco to participate in the 2016 TechWomen program. We are looking forward to welcoming this … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen update: Gallery event, application deadline and delegations trips
At IIE, the office is abuzz with preparation for our photo gallery fundraising event and upcoming delegation trips. Here’s an update from the team in San Francisco. January 21 – TechWomen: Impact through Imagery For the first time, TechWomen is hosting a photo gallery event! TechWomen: Impact … [READ MORE...]
Announcement: 2016 TechWomen Emerging Leader application now open!
By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate The 2016 TechWomen Emerging Leader application is now open! TechWomen will accept applications from women professionals in (science, technology, engineering and math) STEM fields from program countries in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East … [READ MORE...]
