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My Ethical Computing Session at the 2019 Activate Conference

View this post on Instagram Let’s welcome Shermaine Haymer, @shermainehaymer, our latest #Activ8Conf2019 presenter! Her talk, “Ethical Computing” will inspire you to think about the cultural, social, and legal contexts of the digital experiences we create for humanity. Get your tickets now! Link in bio! A post shared by Activate Conference (@activ8conf) on Feb 19, 2019 at 4:20pm PST

Introducing Applets with IFTTT

If This Then That  If This Then That, also known as IFTTT, is a free web-based service to create chains of simple conditional statements, called applets. An applet is triggered by changes that occur within other web services such as Gmail, Facebook, Telegram, Instagram, or Pinterest. IFTTT is a free platform that helps you do more with all your apps and devices. Applets are connections you can turn on between different apps & devices. Really cool for web developers and anyone tech savvy enough to want more control over their software. In addition to the web-based application, the service runs on iOS and Android. The setup is very intuitive. Here are some of the options presented to me once I chose android and Gmail applets. This is such an impressive platform. 

Bridging the 'Encouragement Gap' in STEM+C

- The NGCP works to strengthen capacity of existing girl-serving STEM projects by sharing exemplary practices, research findings, and program models. One method we use to achieve this goal is a series of free webinars in which practitioners and   researchers from across the country share effective strategies in STEM. - NGCP National Webinar: Bridging the 'Encouragement Gap' in STEM+C T hursday, December 6, 2018    1:00 PM-2:00 PM Pacific (4:00-5:00 PM Eastern) Join JeffriAnne Wilder, Research Scientist at the  National Center for Women & Information Technology   (NCWIT), as she discusses the newest research on encouragement in STEM and computing, and why an "encouragement gap" exists between boys, girls, and girls of color.  Encouragement is a major factor in girls' decisions to explore and pursue careers in STEM, and this webinar will provide an  engaging discussion on how to be more inclusive and to broaden the pa...

2018 3G Tech Summit

Awesome pics and video from the NOBEL Women of Baton Rouge Presents: Girls, Gigabytes and Gadgets 2018 event .  "Because of your support, we were able to provide a hands-on experience for dozens of young girls while giving them the tools to pursue their future goals. Thank you for giving of your time and talent and for making a difference in the community by giving back.  Take a look at this video that CFX was so gracious to put together, highlighting the day's events"  Regina A. Barrow, Louisiana State Senator, District 15

Girls, Gigabytes & Gadgets Tech Summit 2018

3rd annual  Girls, Gigabytes & Gadgets Tech Summit The NOBEL Women of Baton Rouge are excited to bring this event to our community with one simple message: Women aren't just to be users of technology, but creators, designers, and influencers as well. T he majority of girls and  young   women  who pursue  STEM  studies have been influenced and encouraged  to do so by family, teachers, and other significant adults and programs like Girls, Gigabytes and Gadgets.  I'm very excited about the 3rd annual  Girls, Gigabytes & Gadgets Tech Summit 2018! I will be participating in a panel discussion and my focus will be on demystifying Computer Science . I believe every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students can develop a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.  Coding Practice

The Female Lead 

Did you know that teenage girls who follow two or more female role models on social media are three times more likely to use the word "aspire"? You can help share the stories and images of female role models like Limor Fried, electrical engineer and founder of Adafruit, or space scientist Dr. Maggie Pocock in your community. The Female Lead   is a non-profit project dedicated to making women's stories more visible, and to provide positive role models for future generations, nurturing young women's confidence and ambition is all spheres. The Female Lead is a book with 60 images and profiles of accomplished women from around the world, including women in the arts, sciences, sports, business, and activism. The book is available for free along with teaching materials for schools.  The National Girls Collaborative Project is proud to promote  The Female Lead   to increase awareness of the free book and teaching mat...

Fall Showcase #TheFuturesFund

Get to know the creative minds of the Futures Fund! Whether you would like your teen to join the program, or a business looking for new talent or just would like to know what exactly this organization is all about, our Showcase is for You! Free & Open to the public. #TheFuturesFund