Review TechWomen program information regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).

TechWomenTechWomen

TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

  • Home
  • Program
    • Overview
    • 2019 Action Plans
    • Professional Development
    • Cultural Exchange
    • Delegation Trips
    • Impact
    • TechWomen Covid-19 Program Information
  • Participants
    • Eligibility and Application
    • The Experience
    • Award Details
    • 2022 Emerging Leader Profiles
  • Mentors
    • Why Mentor With TechWomen?
    • Professional Mentor Overview
    • Cultural Mentor Overview
    • Impact Coach Overview
    • TechWomen Mentor Application
  • Get Involved
    • Host an Emerging Leader
    • Host an Event
    • Other Ways to Get Involved
    • Host companies and partners
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Team
    • Program Countries
    • Connect
  • FAQ
    • General
    • Participants
    • Mentors
  • Blog
  • Log In

Knowledge-Sharing on Green Tech and Science in Tunis

March 17, 2015 By TechWomen Leave a Comment

By Edwina Duenas, Communications Associate

Pasteur

Institut Pasteur de Tunis. Photo credit: Jill Finlayson

On March 17, the TechWomen delegation visited the Institute Pasteur de Tunis (IPT) and attended an event hosted by Maya Organization in Tunis to engage in discussions on women in science and green technology.

The day began at IPT, which is one of the leaders in scientific research in Tunisia in fields like vaccines, epidemiology, and biotechnology. Here, Mentor Katy Dickinson gave a keynote on technical women in computer science, including leaders like Ada Lovelace and Grace Hopper. Mentor Meg Desko of Bigcommerce also gave a keynote, where she focused on the benefits of social media for scientists. Additionally, Larissa Shapiro of Mozilla spoke on using the Internet to share scientific discoveries. She also cited the importance of sharing failures with an online community as well, which can help peers avoid similar errors in their efforts. With lots of invigorating ideas shared, IPT proved to be the perfect venue for staging these discussions. Thanks to 2014 Emerging Leader Amel Ghouila for helping make this visit happen.

Following lunch at Hotel Africa, delegates switched gears to hear about green tech and sustainability with the Maya Organization. Maya was founded by 2012 Emerging Leader Olfa Khelifi. The organization promotes sustainable water and waste management. The organization develops training programs, collaborates with the local government and other NGOs, and executes other projects to develop improved methods of waste management.

Delegates also got to learn about eco-citizenship through Tunisia Education and Resource Network (TEARN). TEARN works to protect the environment for future generations. The organization provides students project-based education to develop life skills.

Green Tech Panel

Green Tech panel with TechWomen Mentors. Photo credit: Ameni Channoufi

Building on this knowledge-sharing, a number of Mentors in the green tech sector shared their stories and experiences working in the US. Beth Steinberg (Yahoo), Lauren Tatsuno (SolarCity), Shannon McElyea (Earth, Air, & Space Educational Foundation), and Maile Smith (Northgate Environmental Management, Inc.) were the speakers for the afternoon, with Meredith Obendorfer moderating. Fields represented included solar energy, civil engineering/structural geology, and environment stewardship. The panelists spoke about the challenges and opportunities within green tech, their personal commitment to bettering the environment, and lastly, gave students and entrepreneurs advice on pursuing their passion. Keywords: Speak up about your ideas, don’t listen to people that say no, and explore your personal interests as much as possible.

In Tunis alone, there is much work being done to promote, advance, and bolster science and green technology for the next generation. We look forward to more exchanges with organizations, entrepreneurs, students, and women leaders in the next few days!

Want to learn more about the TechWomen delegation trip to Tunisia? Read the following blog posts to learn more:

  • Delegates Meet with Women’s Enterprise for Sustainability (WES)
  • TechWomen in Tunisia

 

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email

Filed Under: Delegation Trips, Middle East and North Africa Tagged With: delegation trips, green tech, MENA, twtunisia

Speak Your Mind Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 859 other subscribers

Recent Posts

  • TechWomen 2020-2021 fellows create impact through Professional Development Funds
  • #techwomen22 comes to a close: Pitch Day, Community Celebration and seed grant winners announced
  • Week four: pitch planning, inclusive leadership and giving back at Volunteer Day
  • Week three: the power of mentorship
  • #techwomen22 week two: mentorship, action planning and cultural exchange in the Bay Area

Categories

  • 2012 Program
  • 2013 Program
  • 2014 Program
  • 2015 Program
  • 2016 Program
  • 2017 Program
  • 2018 Program
  • 2019 Program
  • 2020 Program
  • 2022 (Fall) Program
  • 2022 program
  • Alumnae
  • Announcements
  • Application Tips
  • Central Asia
  • Conferences
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Delegation Trips
  • Emerging Leader Voices
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Girls Education
  • IIE
  • Impact
  • Lean In
  • Mentor Application
  • Mentoring Girls
  • Mentorship
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • Partnerships
  • Professional Development
  • Scholarship
  • Seed Grant
  • Solar Power
  • STEM
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Technology
  • Uncategorized
  • Washington, D.C.

Archives

  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011

Tags

2013 program 2014 program 2015 program Africa Alumnae application careers central asia Community cultural exchange Cultural Mentor delegation trips Education Egypt emerging leaders emerging women leaders Empowerment Entrepreneurship grace hopper celebration guest post impact Jordan kazakhstan Leadership MENA Mentor Mentors mentorship Middle East Morocco nigeria Rwanda San Francisco Silicon Valley south africa State Department STEM technology TechWomen TechWomen Alumni Tunisia U.S. Department of State Women women in tech womenintech

Blogroll

  • DipNote
  • E-Mediat
  • Fulbright mtvU Fellows
  • Fulbright Student Program
  • Gilman Program
  • Ibrahim Leadership and Dialogue Project Blog
  • IIE Opening Minds
  • Parallel Earth
  • TechGirls
  • Women’s Enterprise for Sustainability

CONTACT US | MEDIA | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Sitemap
Copyright © 2022 TechWomen | Site by MIGHTYminnow

   

Copyright © 2022 · TechWomen on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

 

Loading Comments...
 

    loading Cancel
    Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
    Email check failed, please try again
    Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.