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...]
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...]
#techwomen22 comes to a close: Pitch Day, Community Celebration and seed grant winners announced
Editor’s note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. After five weeks of learning and mentorship, TechWomen 2022 is coming to an end. All along the way, Emerging Leaders … [READ MORE...]
Week four: pitch planning, inclusive leadership and giving back at Volunteer Day
Editor’s note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. Emerging leaders entered week four of TechWomen with new skills and enhanced networks, ready to apply their learnings … [READ MORE...]
Week three: the power of mentorship
Editor’s note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. After laying the groundwork for both mentorship and action planning in week two, week three of TechWomen was all … [READ MORE...]
#techwomen22 week two: mentorship, action planning and cultural exchange in the Bay Area
Editor’s note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. After an active week of cultural exchange and professional development workshops, Emerging Leaders were eager to … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2022 begins!
Editor's note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. IIE welcomed 108 Emerging Leaders as they arrived in the U.S. for TechWomen 2022, ready to embark on five weeks of … [READ MORE...]
Meet the Spring 2022 TechWomen Emerging Leaders!
With TechWomen 2022 just a week away, we are excited to formally introduce you to the 2022 Emerging Leaders! This year compromises of 112 Emerging Leaders from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East who are all making an impact in the fields of science, technology, … [READ MORE...]