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SUMMARY:Empower IT
DESCRIPTION:Michigan State University Information Technology is excited to announce the Empower IT 2019 conference to be held May 8. The Conference will empower and inspire the diverse population of professionals working in the IT field. The 2019 Conference will provide attendees with mentorship opportunities\, professional networking\, and skill development\, ultimately leading to increased morale\, job performance and employee retention. All are welcome to attend. \nThe Empower 2019 conference is put on with the collaboration of the Empower IT group from MSU. The Empower IT mission is to create a positive community of women\, minorities\, and allies in IT and adjacent professionals who engage in mentorship\, fellowship\, continued education\, community outreach\, and confidence-building initiatives. \nWHAT: Empower IT 2019\nWHERE: MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center\nWHEN: May 8\, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.\nCOST: $200 (includes attendance\, light breakfast\, refreshment breaks\, lunch and small gift). MSU employees are encouraged to use the Educational Assistance Program that assists with professional development opportunities.
URL:https://wit.rutgers.edu/event/empower-it/
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SUMMARY:OCLC Distinguished Seminar Series: "Why so Few? The Underrepresentation of Woman in Technology and Software Development"
DESCRIPTION:While women were central to the history of computer programming\, there are now very low percentages of women in key technical positions and leadership roles across multiple sectors. Computer science is the only STEM discipline (i.e.\, science\, technology\, engineering\, math) to experience a multi-decade downward trend in the percentage of women receiving degrees and entering technical computing jobs in the workplace. \nThe underrepresentation of women in computing exists in Silicon Valley as well as cultural and educational institutions including universities\, libraries\, and not-for-profits. From a social perspective\, the open source disparity is paradoxical given the pro-social ethos of open source software\, one that promotes openness\, collaboration\, sharing\, and transparency. \nGrounded in theories of gender and power\, discourse and practice\, Payette will reflect on the key question that led her to pursue a PhD after having been a female leader in technology since the 1980s—among her many accomplishments\, she was the system architect and lead developer of Fedora and the founding CEO of DuraSpace. Her initial question of “where are the women and why so few” led her to research that revealed discourses and dilemmas that influenced the underrepresentation of women in computing. Payette will also discuss the prospects for change and her views on the role of not-for-profit organizations and change agents in the attempt to move toward gender parity in the design and development of the socio-technical systems we build.
URL:https://wit.rutgers.edu/event/oclc-distinguished-seminar-series-why-so-few-the-underrepresentation-of-woman-in-technology-and-software-development/
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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion: Who\, What\, When\, Where\, Why and How
DESCRIPTION:In the past few years\, much has been written around the need for the IT workforce to be more diverse. “Higher Education IT leaders are increasingly paying attention to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) as critical to strategic workforce development and as a key strategic issue” (A Conversation about DEI and Top 10 Issues\, EDUCAUSE Review\, February 26\, 2018). However\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion existed long before now and apply beyond our workforce. From how we recruit our workforce\, to working together\, our conscious and implicit biases\, our unconscious biases\, to challenging and uncomfortable conversations (language is powerful and hurtful). \nJoin us for an interactive day as we explore what we mean by diversity\, equity and inclusion\, what it means to our students\, and how we can make it more than an initiative. We’ll have a series of role playing activities (some may make you uncomfortable)\, and are meant to evoke honest discussion. We are creating a brave space – we want the conversation to continue beyond the workshop!
URL:https://wit.rutgers.edu/event/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-who-what-when-where-why-and-how/
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SUMMARY:Shattering the Glass Ceiling: How Women Lead in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Women represent a large segment of an organization’s professional resources that is often under-utilized. This webinar explores concepts and strategies to help you move beyond middle management and reach for the top. \nThis live webinar presented by Dr. Sharon Letovskyl will: \n\nAddress barriers women face in leadership roles\nHighlight unique contributions women offer to organizations\nExplore strategies and behaviors involved in becoming an exceptional leader\nShow how to develop the power and presence required of 21st century women leaders
URL:https://wit.rutgers.edu/event/shattering-the-glass-ceiling-how-women-lead-in-the-21st-century/
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity and WIT discussion with SHI
DESCRIPTION:The Women in IT working group would like to invite you to join us for an event on Cybersecurity on May 31st. The event will be hosted by SHI (Software House International) at their main headquarters in Somerset\, NJ. There will also be a tour of their Innovation Center. If you cannot make it in person\, we are looking to include a virtual option for the discussion portion of the event. \nIf interested\, please register for this free event by 5/17 at : https://bit.ly/2KWIZaC \nEvent Details \nMay 31st\, from 9:00a – 12:00p \nPresentation will be hosted at SHI HQ. \n290 Davidson Ave \nSomerset NJ 08873 \nCustomer Innovation Tour will be hosted cross campus at. \n300 Davidson Ave \nSomerset NJ 08873 \nGuest speakers: \nDavid Beidelman\, Senior Solutions Architect \nJacqueline Goldstein (Rutgers alum)\, Director of Software Partners \nTopics include Cybersecurity and Women in IT \nThank you to Connie Sullivan for helping to organize this event.
URL:https://wit.rutgers.edu/event/cybersecurity-and-wit-discussion-with-shi/
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