At the TechWomen reception hosted by Sheila Gwaltney, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, on March 2 in Bishkek, Professional Mentor Kiko Smith of Twitter shared the power and impact of TechWomen. Kiko has been a TechWomen mentor since 2015. Today, and everyday, as we celebrate International … [READ MORE...]
Day 6: Meetings with schools, locals reach more than 1,450 students and professionals
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Throughout the week, February 27 - March 3, the TechWomen delegation to Kyrgyzstan visited eight schools and universities and hosted four events, connecting with approximately 1,450 students and professionals. On the last day of the delegation, … [READ MORE...]
Day 5: High school students showcase robotics projects, discuss STEM careers
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At the Physics and Mathematics School‐Lyceum #61, delegation members started off the morning at the students' robotics fair before hosting a panel discussion for 75 high school students on challenges and opportunities in STEM careers. Judith … [READ MORE...]
Day 4: Delegation hosts talks and workshops for 640 university students
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist One of the main objectives of TechWomen's delegation trips is to encourage and inspire girls and women to pursue careers in STEM. On Wednesday, March 1, the delegation visited four universities – American University in Central Asia, … [READ MORE...]
Day 3: Nearly 300 attend Silicon Valley Symposium in Bishkek
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At the Silicon Valley Experts Symposium, nearly 300 people from the IT and business community had an opportunity to hear from and engage with the delegation. Information Technology State Committee Chairperson Sharshenbiyev B.N and U.S. … [READ MORE...]
Day 2: Fellows launch LeanIn Circle, Technovation Challenge in Kyrgyzstan
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan spoke with the delegation about Kyrgyzstan, including U.S.‐ Kyrgyzstan relations and women and girls in Kyrgyzstan – specifically with respect to women’s rights, human rights and social … [READ MORE...]
Day 1: TechWomen delegation convenes in Bishkek
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist, and Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate Salam! From Kyrgyzstan! In TechWomen's second and final delegation trip of the year, delegates are dedicating the week to events and meetings in the Central Asian country. Since 2015, TechWomen has been … [READ MORE...]
Kyrgyz president recognizes fellow in science award ceremony
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate TechWomen fellows are leaders in the science and tech fields, and earlier this month, a fellow received national recognition for her work. Almazbek Atambayev, the President of Kyrgyzstan, recognized 2015 fellow Elmira Akmatova at an award ceremony for … [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...]
