These 6 Young Women of Color are Making Local History and Impact, as Shining Tech Stars
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re recognizing six young women of color for their computing-related interests, skills, and accomplishments!
MNAiC Alumnae Stories LIVE Chat Recap with Special Guest Claire Kaiser
The first chat of the year was all the feels for me! We invited Claire Kaiser, who is a biomedical engineering PhD student at my alma mater, the University of Minnesota — Go Gophers!
Microsoft Tests New Approach to Experiential Learning
Through a range of initiatives and partnerships, similar to the one with Aspirations, Microsoft is helping young people discover a passion for tech. Many of these partnerships are leading the movement to close the gender gap, driving racially inclusive business practices and influencing awareness around ethics in technology.
A Diverse Workforce Creates Better Products and Improves Lives
In honor of Black History Month, the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Awards Program (MNAiC) is proud to feature the vision and impactful work of these black women in technology.
Announcing 2020 National Aspirations in Computing Award Honorees from Minnesota
The Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Award Program will recognize 10 young women from Minnesota high schools at its 8th Annual Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Award Ceremony as National Honorable Mentions on April 15, 2020.
Equity in Opportunity, in the Ability to Thrive
2019 marked our eighth year of this tremendously successful partnership with Minnesota businesses, schools, educators, and community organizations.
Introducing Alumnae Stories on Instagram LIVE
You asked and we listened! This social media series gives you and other young women in high school to connect with each other. Through featuring past and present program participants you’ll have the opportunity to learn and connect with peers and with alumnae at various stages of their journey as #womenintech.
Inclusion Changes What’s Possible
Here are the types of experiences that empower and provide underrepresented tech talent the opportunities to claim equity and change what’s possible in tech.