The Plug by Black SiS: Your Weekly Dose of Opportunities (August 12th, 2024)

Hey Black Sis ??????,

Take that step!

That book you wanted to read, that goal you've dreamed of—it’s still possible. Don’t let fear keep you from bringing your ideas to life; progress begins with that first bold step. By taking action, you open the door to growth, learning, and success??.

This week in our newsletter:

• Featured opportunities curated for you
• All you need to know about the Sister Nation
• Upcoming events
• Fellow spotlight: Meet Toluwani Adegoke?
• There's an AI for that!

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?? Upcoming Events

???? Girls' Night In?

Step away from the daily grind and join us for a night of laughter, connection, and sisterhood at our Girls' Night In??! Enjoy an evening of inspiring conversations, empowering stories, and the opportunity to connect with fellow women in STEM.? It’s more than just a night in—it’s a chance to recharge, uplift, and be part of something truly special. Don't miss out on the fun and meaningful connections??!

?? Featured Jobs & Opportunities

• [Fellowship] PAYAIG Fellowship - 2024: Applications are now open for the 2024 Edition of the The Pan African Youth Ambassadors for Internet Governance (PAYAIG) Fellowship! If you're aged 18-30 and passionate about shaping the future of internet governance in Africa, this is your chance to make a difference.... Read More to Apply!

• [Internship] Software Engineering Summer Scholar - Deloitte: If? you are pursuing a Bachelor's or Masters degree in progress in any STEM related discipline. And have programming ability with at least one modern language like Java, C++, C#, Python as well as familiarity with object-oriented design, then this opportunity is for you...Read More to Apply!
• [Job Opportunity]Software Engineering Lead - Africa: Zipline is seeking an engineering lead excited to lead a small but mighty team of software engineers responsible for its African Market Customer Platforms... Read More to Apply!

?? Apply Now

• [Job Opportunity] Product Manager (NLP) - Remote: Social Discovery Group is looking for a Product Manager (NLP) for one of its investment products. Consider applying if you have practical experience with basic NLP concepts ....?Read More to Apply!

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?? Fellow Spotlight

Today, meet Toluwani Adegoke??

?????? Toluwani is a graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)?with a major in Computer Science.

?? When she's not working, she inspires the world through creative writing.

?? Here's a fun fact about Tolu: she eats too much when she's bored.

Tolu is a faith-driven individual passionate about social impact. She uses creative writing, to amplify the voices of sickle cell "warriors," shedding light on their bravery and struggles. Her dedication to this cause is evident in her book - grab a copy here (https://selar.co/newdawn).

She is also a proud recipient of the KaggleX BIPOC Scholarship, a Women in STEM in Nigeria Awardee (2021), Data Science Nigeria Algorithm Challenge Winner (2020) and an alumna of the prestigious McKinsey Forward program. Tolu's journey is inspiring, and we celebrate her remarkable achievements and her unwavering pursuit of personal growth.

Take some time to connect with Tolu on Whatsapp and meet someone new!

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??? An Ode To A Black Sis

Dear Black Sis??,

Welcome to our latest edition, celebrating the incredible Black woman in STEM that you are.

Today, we’re inspired by Peter Drucker’s insight: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” ??

This quote embodies our journey as ambitious women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We have the power to shape our future by forging new paths, overcoming challenges, and leading with innovation. Together, we are crafting our own destinies??.

Sending light and love,

Yaa

Your Black Sister in STEM ???

Comment, share your thoughts and let me know what you would like me to talk about in our next newsletter. See you soon??!