Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT)

Don’t miss these amazing tech events in October! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, or tech professional, there’s something for everyone in the MCWT lifecycle. Ready to take the next step in your tech journey?MCWT Learn more and register today! https://mcwt.org/events/ #WomenInTech?#TechNetworking?#CareerGrowth?#MCWT

Last weekend, I had a fantastic experience at the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) conference. The conference provided an amazing opportunity to connect with people at various stages of their tech careers. Thank you Judy A. for this wonderful event! ? The incredible keynote made by Dr. Barbara Ericson on "Learning Computing in the Age of Generative AI" was very inspiring. I was thrilled to learn?that Dr. Ericson, the creator of the e-book I used to complete my Python3 programming course from the University of Michigan, is also from Georgia Institute of Technology!?Kealy Williams' keynote on "Breaking Free from a Lone Coder" was engaging and informative, highlighting the importance of cooperation and delving into her career journey. I also had a wonderful conversation with Juman Doleh-Alomary, and Kathy Church where I learned about their personal experiences and received valuable advice. Dr. Kaiqi Zhao, Sai Deepthi Yeddula, Ph.D., and Mst Shapna Akter, don't be surprised if I suddenly appear at your office at Oakland University! To everyone I met, talked, laughed, and played games with: Shiyu Xiang, Tia Martin, Kajal Modi, Kaajal Shah, Yen Lam, Jasmine Alfaro, Shams Alkhalidy, Nour Atieh, Chloe Z., KAIXUAN H., Anna St. Clair, Niloufar Eghbali, Christina Trotta, Vaishnavi Yelshetty, Destiny Yang, Helen (Lexi) Sharp, Maham Abrar, Aishwarya Joshi, Anwesha Pradhananga, Minji Hur It was a pleasure meeting all of you. Although we come from different areas and are of different ages, and although we may not be able to see each other often, I will always cherish the time we spent together. Let's stay in touch and meet up whenever we get the chance!

Becoming a #transformationalCIO, accelerating necessary business change, is the aspiration of many #ITWomenLeaders, and has become an IT imperative. But not all CIOs have positioned themselves and teams to drive #transformation across the business. These pragmatic insights may help: https://lnkd.in/ekBxnfgB? #womenintech, #womenCIOs

Thank you CollegeVine (https://lnkd.in/ePW7JJw3) for promoting our 20-year (plus) program of awarding #university and #college #scholarships to deserving #Michigan #girlsintech and #womenintech. Here is the link for those applying for 2025 and 2026! https://lnkd.in/edhKaiiZ Over 2 decades we have supported many #Michiganwomen's #techcareer development, and since 2002, have awarded $1.9?million in scholarships, empowering?407?women (and we won't be stopping any time soon!) Note: For those needing help to apply, our MCWT 2025-26 Scholarship Drop-In Help Sessions for Applicants are scheduled for:?? Dec 17, 2024, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM; Jan 14, 2025, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM and Jan 28, 2025, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM? We encourage all future applicants to start their application as soon as possible! The application window is open from Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, to Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.?

Day 1 of the MCWT Leadership Clinic was a game-changer! Today, we had the privilege of hearing from powerful leaders in tech who dropped serious knowledge on topics crucial for the next generation of CIOs: ??Judy A.?and?Rajitha Marri?spoke on the strategic alliance between MCWT and #T200, and how this collaboration adds tremendous value to our stakeholders. This alliance empowers women who are ready to leap into top leadership roles. ??Danielle Brown?delivered an inspiring session on?Servant Leadership?and?Owning Your Career, sharing a quote from John Maxwell: "When you decide to serve others as a leader, the team's success becomes your success." Dani’s own advice was a reminder to us all: "If you don't define your destiny, others will." ??Jennifer Charters?broke down?IT Strategy?and?Financial Management, emphasizing how crucial it is for IT to align with business goals: "IT Strategy needs to be aligned with the business goals." "IT is a strategic business enabler." ??Rounding out the day,?Rajeev Bhuvaneswaran?from HTC inspired the room with a forward-thinking talk on the convergence of?AI, Quantum Computing,?and?Genetic Engineering?— what an exciting future! We are just getting started, and the energy is unmatched. Let’s continue building a brighter future for women in tech, together! #BetterTogether #WomenInTech #Leadership #CIO #IAmMCWT #MITechCoast

Are you a senior level #cybersecurity expert? One of our many Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) generous sponsors, Ford Motor Company, has an exciting opportunity if you are looking for a new challenge. https://lnkd.in/eDxWQnRh

??Calling all high school educators!?Ready to ignite your students' passion for tech? Join us at the?GET-IT Connection Summit?on?November 6, 2024, at the University of Michigan! We're offering high school girls the chance to dive into the exciting world of?Generative AI, hear from inspiring women in tech, and explore career pathways in Michigan's technology sector. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to empower the next generation of innovators. Email Program Manager Lauren Evans, MA at [email protected] to sign your students up before October 14, 2024. Act fast—space is limited! ?? Schools with 25+ students can request transportation assistance. Learn more about the summit here:?https://lnkd.in/gb495Scm #WomenInTech #TechCareers #GirlsInTech #Innovation #TechJourney #IAmMCWT #MITechCoast #2024GETITConnectionSummit

Happy Ada Lovelace Day (ALD)!?? This holiday is named after the woman who was widely regarded as the first computer programmer. Today we celebrate the achievements of women in STEM who have continued to question what is possible just as Ada did. Learn more about how you can celebrate here:?https://findingada.com/?? #WomenInSTEM #AdaLovelace #ComputerProgramming??

In Michigan, Black women are significantly underrepresented in tech, making up less than 1% of the state’s tech workforce. The time for change is now! Together, we can drive progress, increase representation, and create a more inclusive industry for Black women in tech. Let’s unite to close the gap and pave the way for future generations. ??Share this post if you learned something new. Source: National Center for Women & Information Technology #BlackWomenInTechWeek #DiversityInTech #WomenInTech #InclusionMatters #MichiganTech #MITechCoast

The Grace Hopper celebration is the world’s largest technology conference for women, providing?the opportunity to attend both in person and virtually. This is run by the Anita Borg nonprofit that works toward a future where technology is built for the people and society who use it. With over 600 speakers, this is an incredible opportunity for personal growth and networking! Learn more and secure your virtual seat here: https://ghc.anitab.org/ #WomenInTech #GHC2024 #DiversityInTech #TechConference #WomenEmpowerment #IAmMCWT