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.
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.
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.
Girls in Tech, Virtually a Reality
Like the disruptive force of VR technology, today’s women in tech, are breaking the false code that technology is best designed and delivered by men. And REM5 is using VR technology to dismantle accessibility and opportunity barriers for Minnesota’s young women.
Aspirations Honorees Eagerly Engage with Minnesota Employers
This summer, 26 talented Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Award (MNAiC) Honorees were matched with 21 Minnesota businesses for an engaging job shadow experience.