women in tech

Apr
29

Announcing the 2020 Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Awards Honorees

2020 Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Award Ceremonies Go Virtual — on May 20th, 133 young women from Minnesota high schools will be recognized for their technology-related interests and achievements.

By Janice Aanenson | General
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Mar
21

Announcing the 2019 Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Awards Honorees

The 2018 Aspirations in Computing Awards ceremony, was held on April 17th. 35 Minnesota high school young women were recognized for their technology related interests and achievements.

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Announcing the 2018 Minnesota Aspirations for Women in Computing Awards Honorees

The 2018 Aspirations in Computing Awards ceremony, was held on April 17th. 35 Minnesota high school young women were recognized for their technology related interests and achievements.

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Mar
15

Achieving Resilience with Strength-in-Numbers

In our series finale and fifth Strength in Numbers feature, we speak with Sahar Ismail CEO & Co-founder of LegacyArmour and keynote speaker at the Minnesota Aspirations in Computing, 6th Annual Aspirations in Computing Awards Ceremony on April 17th.

By Russell Fraenkel | Aspirations
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Feb
27

How to Maximize I.T. Talent Gain and Minimize Talent Loss

Minnesota Women Technologists weigh in on what MN Businesses can do to increase the number of women in tech roles while retaining existing talent.

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Feb
23

Microsoft Introduces SPARCS Students to New Innovation Center

Microsoft welcomed over 100 high school aged young women and I.T. professionals to an interactive day of learning and networking at their new Edina, Minnesota innovation lab.

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Jan
30

Strength in Numbers — Leads to Greater Entry at the Ground Floor

This month, in our third Strength in Numbers feature, we speak with Nicole James, Director of Financial Systems at CBRE.

By Russell Fraenkel | Aspirations
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Jan
20

Cultivating a Gender Inclusive I.T. Workforce

Minnesota is facing a shortage of tech talent – in addition to the shortage, there is an alarming gap in gender equity.  Women, especially women of color, are essentially “absent” from technology innovation across the United States, according to The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). 

By Wilson | General . Women in IT
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