Black women are a segment of the population that is one of the least represented in computing, and increasing their representation is further challenged by the lack of positive messages in media that celebrate their contributions to technology. In an effort to combat this lack of awareness, it is important to amplify the voice of a thriving community of black women in computing and technologists and inspire black girls to…
Read MoreTurn UP for STEAM!
On February 19-21, 2016, BWiC partnered with Strong TIES who hosted Turn Up for STEAM: a weekend-long workshop for teens featuring a hip hop and coding hackathon held at Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona. This AZ SciTech Festival signature event and its partners are known for their “pizzazz” and the guest list of those interacting with the students at Turn Up for STEAM was quite impressive; featuring LaMar Queen of MusicNotes in LA and Black Poet Ventures…
Read MoreOwning Our Voice in Crystal City
We recently kicked off 2016 by celebrating the Inaugural NSF Black Women in Computing Workshop in Crystal City, VA. Many distinguished black women from various computing backgrounds came together for one weekend to share their experiences and brainstorm ways to better support and increase the participation of unique group. Learn more…
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