Black Girls Code – Kimberly Bryant (https://wearebgc.org/) Founded in 2011, Kimberly Bryant developed a non-profit organization the goal of increasing the pipeline of the amount of Black girls in tech by showing society that they have the ability to “code, lead, innovate, and engineer their own futures”. She was motivated to create this company when… Read more »
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Books on Technology by Women of Color
Greetings! Whoever you are, where ever you are reading from, we welcome you! Please take time to read a book by one of these amazing authors of color about Technology. Books on Technology by Women of Color in Technologist VIRAL JUSTICE How We Grow the World We Want Ruha Benjamin – www.ruhabenjamin.com WINNER OF THE… Read more »
The Journey to Finding a Fulfilling Career Path
Regarding securing an internship or full-time job, I am familiar with many experiences that can guide and align individuals into their goals. I believe that my journey to a full-time job began in preparation for my Freshman year of college. Due to having a wonderful, driven older sister that also went to Indiana University with… Read more »
Breaking the Coder Stereotype: My Storytelling Journey
Throughout college, it is not uncommon for you to develop that classic introduction spiel about yourself. It contains all the juicy details, like your major, year, and sometimes a hobby or two. Usually, for me, my introduction quickly includes the fact that I’m studying computer science and marketing, pursuing a dual degree that entails a… Read more »
Indiana University Woman to Receive Prestigious 2019 Indiana Torchbearer Award
Brandi Smith to receive the 2019 Torchbearer Award, one of Indiana’s top honors given to recognize women from around the state. Bloomington, Ind. — On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Brandi Smith, Senior Assistant Director at the Career Development Center on IU Bloomington’s campus will receive one of seven Torchbearer Awards at a ceremony at the… Read more »