Girls at The Tech

Presented by Intuitive Foundation

(Pre-COVID photo)

The May 2021 Women in Tech: Finding Your Path event virtually convened business leaders and young women in high school for an afternoon of mentoring and community! Almost 300 women and teens gathered from all over the U.S. (and India, Bulgaria, Germany and Mexico!) to learn from our special guest speaker Esther Wojcicki. The author of “How to Raise Successful People” shared stories of failure and success, her approach in the classroom, and advice for those for whom education is not a big focus. Her TRICK model of Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration and Kindness was definitely a valuable takeaway!

Following the conversation, more than 100 young women in high school took part in small-group mentoring sessions. We are grateful for those who shared their time to discuss the challenges of working in STEM as a woman, choosing a career path, finding their passion, and their day-to-day work life. Many next-gen problem solvers were inspired! You may view the event recording here.

Teachers are key influencers in a young woman’s attitude about STEM. The Tech provides professional development workshops for teachers through The Bowers Institute. We help educators become aware of gender bias in the classroom and equip them with tools to support equitable teaching practices.

The Tech strives to provide programs, exhibits and experiences that are designed to engage audiences who are underrepresented in STEM education and careers. Our staff members are versed in current research on education, conduct program testing with diverse audiences and hold equity in design as a core development concept.

Research shows that engineering, computer science and other STEM careers are more appealing when young women see them as tools for  solving a problem they care about. Through programs like The Tech for Global Good and partnerships with organizations like the Girl Scouts, The Tech provides girls with opportunities to develop their own solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing our planet.