Travis 9/4/15 Travis 9/4/15

MakeHers: Engaging Girls and Women in Technology

Intel’s “MakeHers: Engaging Girls and Women in Technology through Making, Creating and Inventing” report was created in consultation with experts including the Girl Scouts and Maker Education. It is Intel’s latest effort to support the maker community and increase access to and interest in computer science and engineering, especially among girls and women. The report indicates that girls and women involved with making, designing and creating things with electronic tools may build stronger interest and skills in computer science and engineering. Read the full report at www.intel.com/girlsintech.

Travis 9/3/15 Travis 9/3/15

Valerie Jarrett hosts women in tech panel at Facebook HQ

Valerie Jarrett, senior adviser to President Barack Obama, moderates a 2011 women and technology panel discussion at Facebook Headquarters. Panelists include:

Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer at Facebook (Facebook | Twitter)
Jocelyn Goldfein, then-director of engineering for Facebook, angel and adviser (Facebook | Twitter)
Theresia Gouw Ranzetta, a venture capitalist at Aspect Ventures (Twitter)
Jessica Herrin, CEO and founder of Stella and Dot (Facebook | Twitter)