TechWomen 2018 has officially begun, as this year's Emerging Leaders from 20 countries throughout Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East arrived in San Francisco on Sunday. The TechWomen team welcomed Emerging Leaders at the airport and their housing locations, getting them oriented … [READ MORE...]
2018 TechWomen Mentor Application Now Open
We are now accepting applications from women and men in the San Francisco Bay Area to serve as mentors for the 2018 TechWomen program! This September, 100 women from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East will travel to San Francisco for our eighth cohort of … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2018 application now open!
We are happy to announce the launch of the 2018 TechWomen application! Last year, we received a record-breaking 3,965 applications for the 2017 program. As the TechWomen community continues to grow, we aim to maintain that momentum by attracting another cohort of highly impressive and motivated … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen17 seed grant winners announced!
As Emerging Leaders prepare to depart San Francisco for Washington, DC on October 18, we are excited to announce the winners of the 2017 seed grant competition, which were awarded at the Community Celebration held Monday evening, October 16, at Twitter. Pitch Day On October 13, Emerging … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen seeks Bay Area mentors in STEM; apply by June 30
In 2011, TechWomen launched with 37 participants from six countries in the Middle East. In 2017, 100 emerging women leaders from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East will participate. Our community, including more than 500 women and men in the Bay Area, … [READ MORE...]
Announcement: 2017 TechWomen Program Application opens November 15
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate The application for the 2017 TechWomen program will open on November 15. TechWomen strives to identify emerging women leaders in all fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. … [READ MORE...]
4 TechWomen fellows awarded WiSTEM Scholarship
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Four TechWomen fellows have been awarded a scholarship to attend the 2016 WiSTEM (Women in STEM) Conference in Dubai, on Oct. 25-26. Christelle Tayou, 2014 fellow of Cameroon; Diana Tsoy, 2015 fellow of Kazakhstan; Mercy Sosanya, 2015 fellow of … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen16 Week in Review
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate The 2016 TechWomen program has commenced. Nearly 90 women representing 19 countries from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East arrived in San Francisco on September 11 to begin the five-week program. During the first week of the program, also known as boot … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen recognized for pioneering work around the world
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate TechWomen is a global network of women. While we often categorize the women as a mentor, Emerging Leader or fellow, they are all leaders who share the desire and the will to make a difference in their communities. Numerous women within the TechWomen network – … [READ MORE...]
Interested in cultural exchange? Apply to be a TechWomen Cultural Mentor by July 1
Since 2011, TechWomen has been facilitating cultural exchange among women from around the world. TechWomen brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East to the United States for a mentorship and exchange … [READ MORE...]