Women in technology

Girls in Tech Receives $250,000 Donation from Facebook

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Girls in Tech, a global nonprofit working to eliminate the gender gap in tech, announced today that it is the recipient of Facebook's 2021 donation from its F8 Refresh annual developer conference.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Girls in Tech, a global nonprofit working to eliminate the gender gap in tech, announced today that it is the recipient of Facebook's 2021 donation from its F8 Refresh annual developer conference.
  • Facebook's $250,000 donation to Girls in Tech will be used to provide experiences and educational opportunities to help women advance their careers in, or enter into, technology.
  • "We are honored to have been selected by Facebook for this donation," said Adriana Gascoigne, Founder and CEO, Girls in Tech.
  • Girls in Tech is a global non-profit that works to erase the gender gap in tech.

Forbes School of Business and Technology® Launches UAGC Women in STEM Student Organization

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Articles, Science education, Engineering education, Mathematics education, Education policy, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Women in STEM fields, Women in technology

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Forbes School of Business and Technology at the University of Arizona Global Campus is pleased to announce the launch of the UAGC Women in STEM student organization and kickoff event on Feb. 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (PT).

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Forbes School of Business and Technology at the University of Arizona Global Campus is pleased to announce the launch of the UAGC Women in STEM student organization and kickoff event on Feb. 19, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (PT).
  • UAGC Women in STEM is a new student-led organization which focuses on STEM careers for women and includes the UAGC Women in Technology International Chapter and the UAGC Chapter of Girls Who Code - College Loop.Dr.
  • Karen Ivy, Faculty Advisor shared, "Our Women in STEM organization will enhance student and alumni preparedness to enter into STEM career paths and excel."
  • "We look forward to seeing you and hope that you will consider membership in this new student organization," said Shavon Andrews, UAGC Student President.

McKinsey Teams with Girls in Tech to Support Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and STEM Education

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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McKinsey will partner with Girls in Tech on all 2021 flagship programs, including the annual Girls in Tech Conference, which had record attendance in 2020 as the conference went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • McKinsey will partner with Girls in Tech on all 2021 flagship programs, including the annual Girls in Tech Conference, which had record attendance in 2020 as the conference went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "This is a landmark partnership for Girls in Tech that accelerates our ability to reach women with our highly-recognized programming."
  • "To better ensure tech education and careers are open to everyone, we are dedicated to working with Girls in Tech to create more pathways for girls and women to discover, enter, and excel in STEM careers across industries."
  • Girls in Tech is a global non-profit that works to erase the gender gap in tech.

Girls In Tech Launches Jobs Board To Help Women Find Work In Technology During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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For job seekers, we offer a tremendous number of immediate openings from many of the leading companies in technology."

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  • For job seekers, we offer a tremendous number of immediate openings from many of the leading companies in technology."
  • For employers looking to fill positions, the Girls in Tech Jobs Board features unlimited candidate profile searches, job highlights and pinned posts, "urgent" job flags, and an easy-to-navigate dashboard.
  • Girls in Tech is re-launching its industry-leading Mentorship Program this fall completely online to connect mentors with mentees.
  • Girls in Tech is a global non-profit that works to erase the gender gap in tech.

Girls in Tech Wraps Its Signature Annual Conference with Record Attendance

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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This year's Girls in Tech Conference was the highest-attended event in the organization's 13-year history with more than 6,000 people registering to attend the event.

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  • This year's Girls in Tech Conference was the highest-attended event in the organization's 13-year history with more than 6,000 people registering to attend the event.
  • Being virtual meant that we were able to welcome more women than ever before, and from more countries than ever before, to this signature event," said Adriana Gascoigne, Founder and CEO, Girls in Tech.
  • "The work of Girls in Tech through this conference and the organization's year-round programs are needed now more than ever.
  • Girls in Tech is a global non-profit that works to erase the gender gap in tech.

Girls in Tech Bolsters Board of Advisors with New Appointments

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
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"We are at a time of tremendous growth for Girls in Tech that is being fueled by the massive sea change in attitudes and approaches in hiring practices that is reshaping the global workforce," said Adriana Gascoigne, founder and CEO of Girls in Tech.

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  • "We are at a time of tremendous growth for Girls in Tech that is being fueled by the massive sea change in attitudes and approaches in hiring practices that is reshaping the global workforce," said Adriana Gascoigne, founder and CEO of Girls in Tech.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Stephen and Sastry to the Girls in Tech board to help us navigate through our growth and ultimately deliver a stronger, more diversified workforce to the technology industry."
  • Girls in Tech is working to address the gender imbalance in tech through innovative programming and educational initiatives, and I'm thrilled to join the board and look forward to helping them scale their impact," said Snyder.
  • "It's an honor to join the Girls in Tech board and be part of the mission-critical work in closing the gender gap," said Durvasula.

TechGirlz Launches Girls In Tech Summit Produced “For Girls, By Girls” With Call for Speakers

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Girls in Tech, Women in technology

Produced for girls, by girls, the inaugural Girls in Tech Summit will take place April 25, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA with a deep focus on technology instruction and mentorship.

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  • Produced for girls, by girls, the inaugural Girls in Tech Summit will take place April 25, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA with a deep focus on technology instruction and mentorship.
  • The Summit will also feature many of the tech communitys most innovative and enterprising girls and their achievements.
  • All speakers and attendees will be middle or high school girls with an interest in tech and entrepreneurship.
  • I am eager to see what the girls produce in support of this mission and how the Girls in Tech Summit can help accelerate our work.

Blue Apron to Release Third Quarter 2019 Results On October 31st

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APRN) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2019 financial results prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

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  • Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APRN) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2019 financial results prior to the opening of the U.S. financial markets on Thursday, October 31, 2019.
  • The release will be followed by a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m., Eastern Time, hosted by Blue Apron Chief Executive Officer Linda Findley Kozlowski and Chief Financial Officer Tim Bensley, to discuss the companys third quarter 2019 results and business outlook.
  • The earnings conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 883-0383 or (412) 902-6506, utilizing the conference ID 9057004.
  • A recording of the webcast will also be available on Blue Aprons Investor Relations website at investors.blueapron.com following the conference call.

Staying Power for Women in STEM Improved by Mentorship, Female Leadership, Independent Funding, and Flexible Family Policies, Study by L'Oréal USA and Heising-Simons Foundation Finds

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Articles, Engineering education, Science education, Employment, Women in STEM fields, Women in technology, Women in science, Psychological resilience, Science

The resulting study, "Staying Power: Women in Science on What it Takes to Succeed," was developed and conducted by the independent research firm RTI International and released today.

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  • The resulting study, "Staying Power: Women in Science on What it Takes to Succeed," was developed and conducted by the independent research firm RTI International and released today.
  • It offers unique insight into the factors that support productive, resilient careers for women in STEM, as well as the challenges that persist.
  • "L'Oral USA is proud to support women in STEM during a pivotal time in their careers," said Frdric Roz, Executive Vice President, L'Oral Americas.
  • We firmly believe that the world needs science, and science needs women, because women in science have the power to change the world."

Women Tech Council Honors Top Female Technology Leaders

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women Tech Council (WTC) today announced the recipients of the Women Tech Awards, a program to recognize women across all technology disciplines who are leading and founding technology companies, trailblazing new paths, and building innovative technologies, tools and experiences.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women Tech Council (WTC) today announced the recipients of the Women Tech Awards, a program to recognize women across all technology disciplines who are leading and founding technology companies, trailblazing new paths, and building innovative technologies, tools and experiences.
  • "By providing visibility for women in technology, these awards have changed the landscape of the technology sector and the career trajectories of hundreds of women and young women," said Cydni Tetro, Women Tech Council president.
  • Founded in 2007, The Women Tech Council (WTC) focuses on the economic impact of women in driving growth for the technology sector.
  • WTC builds programs that amplify and create tech talent to support more women in technology careers from high school to the board room.