TechWomen http://www.techwomen.org TechWomen is a professional mentorship and exchange program to enable technical women from the Middle East and North Africa to reach their full potential. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:10:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 TechWomen Application Now Open! http://www.techwomen.org/techwomen-application-now-open/ http://www.techwomen.org/techwomen-application-now-open/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:36:59 +0000 Lexi http://www.techwomen.org/?p=1343 The 2012 TechWomen application is now open. For eligibility requirements and to apply, please visit http://www.techwomen.org/how-to-apply/.

]]> http://www.techwomen.org/techwomen-application-now-open/feed/ 0 TechWomen Change Agent Scholars Honored at the Grace Hopper Celebration http://www.techwomen.org/grace-hopper-celebration-for-women-in-computing/ http://www.techwomen.org/grace-hopper-celebration-for-women-in-computing/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:41:28 +0000 admin http://www.techwomen.org/?p=661 Read more...]]> Six TechWomen Mentees from the 2011 cohort traveled to Portland, Oregon this fall for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, a program of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology.

The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is a series of conferences designed to bring the research and career interests of women in computing to the forefront. Presenters are leaders in their respective fields, representing industrial, academic and government communities. Leading researchers present their current work, while special sessions focus on the role of women in today’s technology fields, including computer science, information technology, research and engineering.

]]> http://www.techwomen.org/grace-hopper-celebration-for-women-in-computing/feed/ 0 TechWomen Mentees Participate in Arab Women Summit http://www.techwomen.org/techwomen-mentees-participate-in-arab-women-summit/ http://www.techwomen.org/techwomen-mentees-participate-in-arab-women-summit/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:04:04 +0000 Lexi http://www.techwomen.org/?p=1334 Read more...]]> TechWomen Mentees participated in the Arab Women Summit from December 6th- 7th in Rabat, Morocco. The Arab Women Summit has been conceived as a tool for stimulating and supporting strong cooperation between women in the technology, political, and social sectors by providing a framework for development. The summit will provide a platform for diagnosing shared development challenges and catalyzing development solutions with the aim of driving increased gender equity.

Read more about the Mentees’ experience at the Summit

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The TechWomen program has launched a new blog. The blog will highlight program features, relevant news and updates, and be an up to date source of information for the TechWomen program. Please visit us at techwomenmena.wordpress.com.

]]> http://www.techwomen.org/program-blog/feed/ 0 TechWomen Delegation to Morocco http://www.techwomen.org/techwomen-mentors-travel-to-morocco/ http://www.techwomen.org/techwomen-mentors-travel-to-morocco/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:57:11 +0000 admin http://www.techwomen.org/?p=675 Read more...]]> TechWomen Mentor delegations traveled to Morocco in October to reconnect with Mentees, and participate in networking events, seminars and tailored meetings. Alongside the Moroccan Mentees, the U.S. experts took part in and lead workshops aimed at encouraging girls ages 11–15 to consider career opportunities in technical fields.

Read more about the TechWomen Mentor Delegation to Morocco

 

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