Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing

Today is #GivingDayUMD, the University of Maryland's 24-hour fundraising event! When you give to I4C, you're supporting our work creating an inclusive computing community. This fund supports community programming, conference scholarships, Summer Academy scholarships and student staff members. Every gift, big or small, makes a huge impact—support our computing community: https://lnkd.in/dykAQiAH #Scholarship #Computing #Community #StudentSuccess #GiveBack #MakeADifference #UMD Department of Computer Science, UMD, University of Maryland – College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Through Break Through Tech DC's micro-internship program, four University of Maryland students developed AI features to make Goodshuffle's client onboarding even smoother. They also found a friend and mentor in former Sprintern Abril Arias (B.S. '24, computer science). "We would always go to [Abril] first if we ran into an error or if there was something we didn’t know," said sophomore computer science major Helena Tesfaye. "She also talked with us about her time at UMD, her other internships and how she came to Goodshuffle full-time." #CareerDevelopment #Microinternship #ClientOnboarding #ArtificialIntelligence #Mentorship #UMD Department of Computer Science, UMD

Four UMD students developed AI features to make Goodshuffle's client onboarding even smoother—a project that former Sprintern Abril Arias (B.S. '24, computer science) will bring to fruition. “It was a very full-circle moment," Abril said. "I’m happy to move their work forward over the next few months and implement these features that they worked so hard to create." Read more about Helena Tesfaye, Audrey Nguezet Gouanet, Han Lin and Christina Kwon's Sprinternship experience: https://lnkd.in/eiUaUw6n #AI #ClientOnboarding #SoftwareEngineering #Mentoring #UMD Break Through Tech

I am so excited to announce that I have accepted a full-time offer to work as a Technology Consultant in the Cybersecurity practice with EY. I am so extremely grateful for this opportunity and this would not have been possible without the incredible support system that has helped me along the way. First and foremost, I want to thank Joshua Blair, Andrea Morales, and my incredible, loving parents for always believing in me and for being the backbone in my life. I also want to thank Verónica Sánchez, Vivica Joines M.Ed, and everyone involved in the Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing at the University of Maryland for all of your help with the RESET Project, career support, and the community building that you have provided me with. A big thank you to my mentor, Sofia Nicholson, for sharing all of your guidance and wisdom from your experience as a Latina in cyber. You've helped me tremendously with pivoting into the industry and I am so grateful for all your help. Lastly, I want to thank the EY recruiters, Lolita Hill and Lynn Mentch, for your support and guidance throughout this process and ensuring everything operated smoothly. I am so excited to start this new chapter in my life!

Join us tomorrow (2/19) for Penthouse Sweets: Black Women in Tech, co-hosted by I4C and the RESET Project! Stop by the Iribe Center rooftop between 3 and 5 p.m. to connect with and celebrate Black women in tech while enjoying desserts, games and meaningful conversation.?Industry partner EY will be joining us for the event! Register here: go.umd.edu/PHS_Feb19

This December, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Techsgiving Summit 2024 at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC! A huge thank you to the Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing (I4C), University of Maryland, College Park for sponsoring my attendance through a conference scholarship. The event provided valuable insights, opportunities to network with industry professionals, and engagement with a vibrant tech community. I truly appreciate I4C's commitment to fostering opportunities for students in tech! Sharing slides from some of the sessions I attended featuring phenomenal speakers: 1.Behind the Scenes of Interoperability of The Consumer Experience: A Journey through AI, UX Design Strategy, + Collaboration – Emmanuel Ademuwagun (Engineering Manager, Meta), Osa Omokaro, Ph.D. (UX Research + Strategy Lead, Google) 2.Binge-Worthy: Building a UX Portfolio That Keeps Them Watching – Taiwo Ade(UX Researcher, Etsy) 3.Product Visioning, Product Strategy: Outputs vs. Outcomes – Adebowale Asaya, CPSM, PMP Asaya (Sr. Product Lead, Amazon) 4.Transform Your Tech Idea into a Market-Ready Product in 90 Days – CherRaye Glenn-Flowers Flowers (Founder/CEO, Brownce) A game-changer and one of my biggest takeaways was Adebowale Asaya’s talk on Product Visioning, Versioning, and Venturing. I was inspired by how a strong product vision isn't just aspirational-it’s a practical decision-making tool that aligns teams, inspires innovation, and keeps PMs focused on real customer needs. The “Versioning, Visioning, and Venturing” framework was a powerful tool to categorize daily work we do as PMs and foster intentional innovation. Putting theory into action, we also had the chance to explore Amazon Web Services (AWS) no-code applications (#PartyRock), where we simulated the visioning process using real user insights and tested roadmap decisions against an existing product vision - a great hands-on experience that truly reshaped my perspective on strategic product development! It was also great connecting with fellow professionals in the UI/UX field, including Jonathan Gallo, and exchanging ideas with such passionate individuals shaping the future of design. I'm grateful for the knowledge gained and connections made during this summit. Looking forward to applying these insights and continuing the journey of learning and growth in the tech industry-let’s continue the conversation! #Techsgiving2024 #ProductStrategy #ProductVision #AI #UXDesign #InclusionInTech #Innovation #AWS #PM #Networking

?? Are you a college student or recent college grad searching for an internship or job? Here are some career content creators I recommend following on LinkedIn: ? Jade Walters (early careers coach focused on tips, resources, and job opportunities for Gen Z) ? Arlina Yang (current college student sharing career tips and internship opportunities) ? Austin Belcak (career coach teaching people how to use unconventional strategies to land jobs) ? Lasse Palomaki (career coach providing actionable advice on creating a purposeful college strategy) ? Gracie Tolman (Barrera) (recruiter specializing in global early career programs) ? Ume Habiba (recent UMD grad helping women and nonbinary individuals break into tech) Be sure to click "Follow" on their profiles to flood your feed with tips and strategies to land your dream roles! Many offer newsletters as well.

Our team is #hiring! This is your chance to advance I4C's mission of creating an inclusive computing community at the University of Maryland and beyond. ?? Associate Director: Lead the I4C team in running programs for K-12 students and current UMD computing students to build and retain the computing pipeline. https://lnkd.in/etQijcNT ?? Program Manager, K-12/Community Outreach: Set the vision and goals of I4C outreach and oversee the implementation of summer learning experiences and related workshops https://lnkd.in/eHueYDph #JobOpportunity #HigherEd #HigherEdJobs #DMVJobs #DEIjobs #DiversityInTech #UMD

Take your learning to the next level this spring semester with I4C's tutoring services! If you're registered for CMSC 122, 125, 131, 132, 216, 250, 320, 330, or 351—we’ve got you covered. 1:1 tutoring begins on February 3. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e4CK-9eH

Host registration is open for the?Spring 2025 Intern for a Day?program at the University of Maryland! This is your chance to support UMD students as they explore potential career paths. The University Career Center & The President's Promise's Intern for a Day program connects UMD undergraduates with in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviews to explore various career fields. If you're interested in providing students with exposure to your work, organization, industry or career path, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eHQhSRRX #CareerDevelopment #Intern #Interviews #CareerPath #Mentorship #UMD