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Tech-Girl Monthly:  November 2020

Fight Misinformation with the 5 W's
Misinformation, disinformation, fake news - whatever you call it, it’s wreaking havoc on our country right now. Sarah and Kim from the Once Upon a Tech podcast join forces with Seli from the FTP podcast to share their best tips for spotting fake and biased news. It feels a little bit like having "the talk", but we all really need it right now! Also, don't miss all the resources they share for foiling fake news.

Spotlight: Women from the CWIT Summit


Each month we spotlight a woman or girl in tech who inspires us. This month we are highlighting the keynote speakers from the 2020 CWIT Summit.
Charlottesville Women in Tech (CWIT) recently hosted our second conference supporting women in tech across Virginia. The theme this year was Create a New Story. We are definitely in new times and so we took the summit online with a new platform. Even though we are all spending more and more time video conferencing, I don’t think we knew what to expect out of a virtual conference. From my perspective, it was just what I needed, when I needed it.

Prof. Lalin Anik and Prof. Roshni Raveendhran, kicked off the summit in a big way with their message - Unleash Your Own Story One Ask at a Time. They dared us to define ourselves and the world differently, leaving any lingering fears and doubts about the worth of our story behind.

Nicole Case encouraged us to follow some steps while creating our story 1) Identify our core values 2) Determine where you want to go 3) Show up as your best self 4) Network to build your community 5) Set boundaries.

Kelli Palmer, Head of Global Inclusion & Diversity and Corporate Citizenship for CFA Institute, shared that the most powerful way to make positive impact on the DEI front is through the policies, procedures, and structures of an organization and using education to center everybody around the work and commitments.

There were also many excellent break out sessions with amazing women telling their story! You can find video recordings of the summit sessions on our CWIT YouTube channel, so check them out whenever you need some inspiration to tell your story.

This content is an excerpt from Tell Your Story: #CWITSummit2020 Reflection by Kim Wilkens.

Noelle's STEM Corner: Game Theory

Hi everyone, my name is Noelle. I have participated and volunteered in Tech-Girls events for the past 6 years. Throughout the years I discovered sections of STEM, improved my teamwork skills, implemented design-thinking into my life, and so much more. Tech-Girls programming truly opens girls up to the STEM world and I am glad to become an asset to the team.

My goal for this portion of the newsletter is to give a brief introduction to different fields of study which are not usually taught in schools. This month I focused on game theory. Click here or on the image below to check out some game theory challenges. Good luck!

Activities & Events

 

Live & Local

  • December 7-13 - Join the Hour of Code in Charlottesville! We are currently recruiting folks from the local tech community to inspire the next generation in tech with their stories. During the CS Education Week aka the Hour of Code we will share these stories along with video tutorials to do hands-on computer science activities at home courtesy of Summer SPARK! powered by STAB and Tech-Girls!
  • Coming soon - We are working on a new online workshop series for middle school girls! The workshops will be led by experts in STEM and CS our community. Look for registration details in January. If you want to get on an early mailing list for the workshop series, please complete the Tech-Girls programming survey.
  • Computers4Kids combines mentoring and technology to prepare youth for brighter futures. Participation is free and open to all students in 6th-12th grades who are eligible for free or reduced lunches at school. More info.
  • KidsCollege @ PVCC After School Academies. More info.
  • STEAM Discovery Academy has both in person and virtual programming. More info.

Virtual & Global

  • November 14-28 - AWS Girls' Tech Day is a free event to inspire and motivate girls and young women, ages 8-24, to develop and pursue their interests in technology. Register now.
  • December 7-13 - Computer Science Education Week aka Hour of Code is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. More info and activities.
  • December 31 (deadline) - ChickTech's Virtual High School program is a place to explore STEM subjects, get involved with hands-on projects, and meet STEM mentors each month. An interest form is available now.
  • January 11 - Technovation Challenge Season Launch. Want to learn how to build a mobile app to solve a real-world problem in your community? Find some friends, create a team and enter the Technovation Challenge. More info.
  • January 18(deadline) - ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing recognizes talented high school  students in computer science. The intent of the program is to promote and encourage the field of computer science, as well as to empower young and aspiring learners to pursue computing challenges outside of the traditional classroom environment. More info.
  • February 1 (deadline) - A Salute to Engineering Writing Contest hosted by Engineer Girl is open to elementary, middle and high school students. More info.
  • Girls Who Code at Home Activities - free CS activities released weekly on Mondays.
  • The Connectory, find an opportunity near you to connect your child to STEM learning.
  • TechGirlz Virtual Workshops are open to girls in 6th-8th grade. All workshops are free and scheduled to run in Eastern Time.

Get Involved!


Tech-Girls is a program from Charlottesville Women in Tech, a non-profit in Charlottesville, VA. The mission of Tech-Girls is to empower girls to imagine and achieve their future dreams in our tech-savvy world. You can help inspire the next generation of women in tech by becoming a volunteer. You do not need to be a tech expert to be involved. Come learn with the girls!
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