TechWomen
TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
MEET THE 2013 EMERGING LEADERS
Learn more about these inspiring women and find out what drives them to succeed.
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FUEL YOUR PASSION
Discover the culture of innovation in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.
EMPOWER WOMEN LEADERS
Build lasting relationships and lay the foundation for rich cultural and professional exchange.
A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE
Engage with experts and innovators in your field and become a change-agent in your community.
INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION
TechWomen travel to Africa and the Middle East to expand networks and encourage girls’ interest in STEM careers.
What is TechWomen?
TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.
Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals, and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models.
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Features
A Better Choice for Women: Conversation with a Professional Mentor
2012 TechWomen Professional Mentor, Jennifer Sherman, shares her thoughts on the responsibility to mentor, a woman’ …
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Noha Abousonna – Commitment and Possibility
When 27-year-old Noha Abousonna returned home from the TechWomen program, her start-up quickly took notice of her n …
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Making the impossible possible— Evelyn Zoubi’s journey with TechWomen
When Evelyn Zoubi applied to the 2012 TechWomen program, she did not believe she would be accepted. As a 25-year-ol …
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Updates
@TechWomen: The journey from #Cameroon to the #BayArea thru the eyes of @n_tekam, #TW2013 Emerging Leader http://t.co/1WWDg5sKMa
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@TechWomen: The first week of #TW2013 flew by! All of the action & adventure is captured in our lastest blog post http://t.co/dsqheIEGnm
(about 2 days ago)
@TechWomen: Stay updated on all things #TW2013 by following @AnarSimpson on @llearth http://t.co/vKQ72M70XU
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@TechWomen: "We are all together, whatever our country" #TW2013 Emerging Leader from Cameroon, @n_tekam writes about her journey http://t.co/p2p6DzZWKg
(about 3 days ago)
TechGirls
TechGirls is an international exchange program designed to empower young girls to pursue careers in the science and technology sectors. In July 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced the launch of TechGirls – a three-week, intensive youth exchange “to encourage innovation and promote the spread of new technologies to give women and girls […]
Empowering Women Technology Professionals
Watch the video to see highlights from the TechWomen Initiative event Facebook hosted on June 9th, 2011. At the event, the team gave in-depth talks on Facebook engineering and IT culture and shared best practices for fostering innovation throughout the organization.
How to Apply for the TechWomen Program
This video provides detailed information on the TechWomen application process. Eligible candidates should watch the video in its entirety before applying for the TechWomen program. For more information, please visit www.techwomen.org.
