MENTHER TECHNOLOGY
Mary Jackson
Katherine Johnson
Dorothy Vaughan
Women in Technology “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure” - Marianne Williamson
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had to think long and hard about what to specifically capture in this article in honour and alignment to the launch and theme of this incredible magazine. Then as I was scratching my head, it came to me, the very launch and challenge for this edition is all about inspiring women to unapologetically claim their seats at the technology table in whatever role they play.
seemingly stupid they are (and I say seemingly because it is only stupid when it is not expressed).
In this article we are challenging women to bring forth their ideas no matter how
We want women to share their challenges and breakthroughs with each other and with the world. We recommend that women mentor each other and allow themselves to be mentored to reach greater heights. Just before I lost a patch of hair on my head, I remembered the movie “Hidden Figures”. Have you seen that Powerful movie? If not, please do yourself a favour and watch it. This is a true story about three BRILIANT BLACK women that worked at NASA in the 1960s who made it possible for John Glenn’s
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