OPPORTUNITY BOARD

STEM EXPO/Conference at Sea-Air-Space

Where: Gaylord Convention Center and Resort Hotel, National Harbor, MD

When: April 2 (expo), April 3-5 (conference)

What: Geared toward 5th - 12th grade students, this free event inspires and empowers students interested in science, technology, engineering and math careers Students and parents are invited to enjoy interactive workshops, hands-on demonstrations, STEM career information, networking opportunities, and more.

Women in Technology Global Conference

Where: Virtual

When: May 9-12, 2023

What: The WomenTech community invites tech leaders, engineers, and product managers together to allow women to network and learn about new skills and ideas from their peers.

Last Mile Education Fund

What: Last Mile Education Fund is a resource for collaborators with investors and partners to help meet the financial needs of college students aspiring in the fields of technology or engineering. Different grants are available based on background and future endeavors.

Major League Hacking (MLH) Hackathons

What: Major League Hacking (MLH) is the official student hackathon league Each year, they power over 200 weekend-long invention competitions that inspire innovation, cultivate communities and teach computer science skills to more than 65,000 students around the world. MLH is an engaged and passionate maker community, consisting of the next generation of technology leaders and entrepreneurs There are also several jobs and internships available to those interested in this field

Women in Tech Summit Northeast 2023

Where: Philadelphia, PA

When: April 27 - 28, 2023

What: In the WITS Northeast 2023, speakers and panels will discuss current trends in technology, provide information and tips on thriving in your tech career, workshops on a wide variety of tech and professional development topics, as well as access to companies committed to diversity in their workforce

IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (IEEE WIE ILC)

Where: San Diego, CA

When: June 15, 2023

What: The conference provides attendees with the opportunity to create communities that fuel innovation, facilitate knowledge sharing and provide support through highly interactive sessions designed to foster discussion and collaboration. IEEE WIE ILC focuses on providing leading-edge professional development for midlevel and senior-level women.

Girls in Tech Australia

Where: Melbourne, Australia and Virtual

When: May 10, 2023

What: A one-day hybrid conference where participants gather to find community, sharpen their skills and learn how to thrive in tech.

Q:

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

We often ask you for advice and about your experiences, but I’d like to see how your professional career has shaped your vision.

A:

Honestly, my hope is that in 10 years, empowered women in STEM are the norm How amazing would it be to live in a society where people from all backgrounds saw role models who looked like them, working in the field of their dreams, and were not only encouraged to pursue those dreams but also knew how to get there and had funding to do so. My greatest legacy is seeing the people that I helped grow have thriving careers in technology and even become leaders in their field. It’s the best reward. I would think that in 10 years I would still be advocating for diversity in STEM and advocating for more opportunities