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My Grace Hopper Experience
My favorite part of GHC19 was a session titled “Innovations in Tech for Women in Developing Countries/Emerging Markets.” Presented by women originally from third-world countries themselves, this presentation explored technology initiatives that have been particularly impactful for women in developing countries. The presenters spoke about start-ups funded by Google aimed at educating women in villages… Read More ›
Help us go to the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing
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 ›
Day 2: AMD Excitement
On Thursday September 27th, I ventured back to Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to see if anything new was going on and most certainly there was. When I arrived at the booth they greeted me by name and gave me a hug. It was such a great experience being able to find a company like AMD… Read More ›
We Arrived
We have arrived into Houston last night 9/25/18. Heading out to eat for our first night in Houston. Here is the Double Tree Galleria Group. In this group is Violetta, Shruthi, Sherie, Harishana, Leanna, Nicole, and Kalynn. We ended up eating at Cheesecake Factory and got to know each more. #GHC18 #UMSL2GHC
Countdown to GHC
So the conference is 9 days away and I’m anxiously waiting for the experience! Since this will be my first time attending GHC I made sure to sign up for the first timer’s Orientation on Tuesday evening. I’m also really looking for to the first Keynote speech with Padmasree Warrior to kickoff a great week… Read More ›