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Computer Science: Advice from Future Female Tech Leaders to Their Younger Selves
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Consultant/Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Project Manager
As a Consultant, I work with organizations/individuals to organize coding workshops, develop curricula, and provide opportunities to broaden participation in STEM. I have supported and continue to support the STEM efforts of various organizations including the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory where I worked as the coordinator of the inaugural director's apprenticeship program, the National Science Foundation, and the Computer Science Teachers Association among others. Currently, I distribute a FREE newsletter with exclusive computing and tech education news, resources, and opportunities at www.classroom2workforce.com.
Francess Adeyemi is a Solution Consultant at Lunavi with several years of experience as a Business Analyst/Quality Assurance. As a consultant, I work with various clients in providing lasting transformational benefits by helping delivery teams build an agile mindset and approach while strategizing to create customized solutions to improve grey areas. I continuously create value by pursuing what's next, what's possible using software applications that help drive meaningful value for clients.
Ms. Kate Imobekhai is a Technical Business Analyst and Project Manager at IBM. I have several years of experience working with clients and ensuring successful project delivery. She is a mentor, coach and leader who is passionate about building teams, networking and helping others connect with their passion and purpose.
Session description
Two middle schoolers interviews over 100 women in computer science and early career tech professionals about advice for their Younger Self in Computer Science
This dynamic exchange of wisdom and experiences offers a compelling look at the collective insights and reflections of those who have navigated the coding landscape
Purpose & objective
Presenters will listen to students present their findings from their interview of over 100 women studying computer science in college and in tech Careers
Outline
1. Students will present their work using their computers
2. They will discuss the context of the interviews
3. They will present the response they received from the computing students and Tech Professionals
4. They will discuss lessons learned and share resources they complied from the process
Supporting research
No Girls on the Software Team”: Internship Experiences of Women in Computer Science - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08948453211070842
Session specifications
Topic:
Computer science & computational thinking
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Principals/head teachers, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Subject area:
Career and technical education, Computer science
ISTE Standards:
For Students:
Empowered Learner
Empowered Learner
- Students articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.
- Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
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