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Help us go to the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing

July 9, 2019

Last week the UMSL IST Department initiated our annual crowdfunding program to help 13 students who want to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (AKA Hopper). The students whom we have sent in the past had a wonderful experience learning new technology, networking and learning about other women and the tracks they… Read More ›

GHC and Me

Hello! My name is Emma Castellari! I will be finishing my time at UMSL in December 2019. The GHC is something I never dreamed I would be able to be a part of. I am from a small town in Illinois where computer related careers are not common. I ventured out to St. Louis after… Read More ›

Introduction

Hi, My name is Emma and I am super excited for Hopper. I am from a small town in Illinois where an event like this is something I could never dream of. I’ve had to work hard my whole life and I am ready to be dedicated and devoted to this event!   #UMSL  #Information… Read More ›

Why GHC?

My name is Prachi Talwar and I am studying Information systems. It is my senior year and Fall 2019 is going to be my last semester as an undergrad. I read so many articles about women in IT every day. Women in computing have come a long way and have constantly proved how dedicated  they… Read More ›

GHC 2019 – Damon Walker

Greetings, I am Damon Walker, a UMSL Ph.D. student, and my goal is to one day teach Information Systems and Technology based courses at the college level. I am also interested in how to encourage more women and minorities to pursue a career in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Attending the Grace Hopper… Read More ›

Hello World!

My name is Sydney Roberson and I am a rising junior Information Systems major at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) from Chicago, Illinois. I plan to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems in Spring 2021. I have been on a journey throughout college to challenge myself to be more social and… Read More ›

Why Grace Hopper?

My name is Andres Hun, I am right now pursuing my Master in IS. Why Grace Hopper? Very easy question to answer in my opinion. I got to the UMSL family last fall when I started my IS Master, and I had the opportunity to talk with Nino, Mo, Nicole and Damon from the IS department… Read More ›

My inspiration for Grace Hopper Celebration

I am Gouthami Nekkanti, I am pursuing Master of Science in Information systems. It has been my wish to attend the Grace Hopper Conference as this is one of the rare platforms for students to update themselves on latest trends in Information Technology and meet people from diverse backgrounds. I am eager to meet experts… Read More ›

You are what you choose to be!

I am Ritu Rathod and I am pursuing my Masters in Information Systems. My journey at UMSL began in Fall 2018. I remember so clearly, it was during my programming class that I heard of the Grace Hopper Conference for the first time. On researching about it, I was fascinated by the scale of this… Read More ›

Why GHC 19?

I had the pleasure to attend the GHC 18 and it made an impact in my life. It brought more ideas to me on where I wanted to go with my career. I applied this year because I want one more experience because last year made a great impact on me. This year is completely… Read More ›