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...]
At Capstone, fellows set goals for the future
The official 2020-2021 program may have ended, but last week fellows convened for the Capstone, a culminating event that brought together fellows, mentors and Peer Advisors for four days of goal setting, skills workshops, elevator pitch practice and action planning. With a mission to facilitate both … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen, exchange programs provide path for citizen diplomacy
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist When most of us think of diplomacy, images of long tables with microphones at the UN or intense closed-door meetings may come to mind, but multifaceted exchange programs, such as TechWomen, provide a powerful path for citizen diplomacy. … [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...]
TechWomen fellows participate in the Next Einstein Forum’s Global Gathering in Dakar
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At a milestone global science conference last week in Dakar, Senegal, Sylvia Mukasa, a 2014 fellow from Kenya, pitched in front of a live audience and a judging panel comprised of high-profile business, social, political and academic leaders. … [READ MORE...]
Final days in Zimbabwe: ‘The future is young, is female and is digital’
By Samera Edwards, Logistics and Operations Officer The TechWomen delegation to Zimbabwe reached more than 850 women and girls throughout the week to support the next generation of female leaders and change agents in STEM. This record-breaking outreach is part of the impact of the delegation … [READ MORE...]
Day 3 in Zimbabwe: Startups, food for thought, and rising beyond barriers
By Samera Edwards Day 3 in Zimbabwe was truly inspirational from supporting female entrepreneurs, sharing personal impact of the TechWomen program with the U.S. Embassy, and finally, joining others for talks about rising beyond barriers. Speed mentoring for female entrepreneurs The … [READ MORE...]
Day 2 in Zimbabwe: Promoting STEM careers for young women
By Samera Edwards “The heart and soul of the program extends well beyond the five weeks of TechWomen. Connections are built with a powerful network of women around the world who have similar challenges and successes.” – Arezoo Riahi, Director The second day of the Zimbabwe delegation trip … [READ MORE...]
Day 1 in Zimbabwe: An introduction to the STEM and natural landscape
by Samera Edwards, Program Associate Zimbabwe is the second stop for the TechWomen delegations this year, following the trip to Jordan two weeks ago and heading to Kazakhstan in March. The trip reconnects mentors and fellows, strengthens global networks, and also offers the opportunity to … [READ MORE...]
Day 5 & 6 in Jordan: TechWomen’s first unconference addresses network’s challenges and goals
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Wrapping up the delegation trip in Jordan, many new ideas and collaborative efforts were conceived at TechWomen’s first unconference – a conference curated and facilitated by the delegates themselves. The unconference format created space for … [READ MORE...]
