By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate Numerous TechWomen fellows and mentors attended the Anita Borg Institute’s Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), in Houston, October 19-21, which brings together women in computing to discuss research and career interests. The event also highlights the success of … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Fellows Reconnect at the Grace Hopper Celebration
By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate Ten TechWomen fellows attended the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC) from October 14-16 in Houston, Texas. This opportunity was made available to fellows by the Anita Borg Institute, which provided the TechWomen program a $35,000 … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Fellows Headed to the Grace Hopper Celebration
By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate We’re excited to announce the 10 TechWomen fellows who will be attending the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC) thanks to the sponsorship of the Anita Borg Institute (ABI). ABI has provided TechWomen a $35,000 award to make this … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Will Participate in the 2012 Grace Hopper Celebration
We are thrilled to announce that the TechWomen Emerging Leaders will participate in the 2012 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing in Baltimore this fall, after their three-week mentorship in the Bay Area. The Anita Borg Institute’s Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) Of Women In Computing … [READ MORE...]
GHC: Collaboration and Change Are in the Air
Guest post by Heather Ramsey I am waiting to board my (very) delayed plane in Portland and reflecting on yet another enriching and diverse TechWomen experience. It was so satisfying to spend time with the seven Mentees who joined TechWomen staff at Grace Hopper this week. We are grateful to Google, … [READ MORE...]
What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?
The six TechWomen Change Agent Scholars were fortunate to be in the audience for Sheryl Sandberg’s keynote address this morning at the Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing. Sheryl spoke to an audience of technical women, but her message resonated for women in every field. We list our … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Change Agent Scholars
TechWomen Change Agent Scholars were recognized onstage today at the Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing amidst thousands of talented technical women. Supportive TechWomen Mentors and representatives from partner companies also filled the audience. TechWomen Change Agent Scholars were … [READ MORE...]
Meeting TechWomen at Grace Hopper
Guest post by Arezoo Miot I joined the TechWomen team in October as the new Program Officer and it has been an amazing experience. I'm lucky to work on a program that I believe in, doing work that I love. I get to use social media every day and strategize on communications plans, work with … [READ MORE...]