Posts by TechGirls
Gulasal – BraveCoders for Underserved Communities
Gulasal, Uzbekistan, TechGirl 2021 Update June 2022: Read about Gulasal’s BraveCoder’s Project here, she was recognized with an Outstanding Project Award and has made an incredible impact! Being a Techgirl has become a part of my identity, and I feel genuinely proud when people call me “Gulasal TechGirl” instead of my last name. This program Read More »
Read MoreOns – Global STEM Skills
Ons, TechGirls 2017, Tunisia After participating in the TechGirls program and going through many international programs as a member of the First Skills Club Association in Tunisia, I have realized the importance of traveling, seeking education abroad, and learning in a multicultural environment. For these reasons, I have decided to challenge myself and applied for Read More »
Read MoreSondos – Leadership and Relief Efforts in COVID
Sondos, TechGirls 2013, Jordan In 2013 I was chosen to participate in the TechGirls program. I thought it would be a great experience like many others, but for me TechGirls was a real life-changing experience. Besides all the knowledge I gained during the program which helped me pursue my graduation project at that time and Read More »
Read MoreRaghad – A Step Ahead in Creating more Accessible Lives
Raghad, Jordan, TechGirls 2021 Smart Cane For Visually Impaired People– a step ahead in creating a more accessible life for those who cannot see. “I remember when I told all my colleagues, teachers, and robotics coaches that I got accepted into the TechGirls program. I already knew that the program is fantastic, which is why Read More »
Read MoreAlyssa – Full STEAM Ahead!
Alyssa, TechGirls 2020, USA “For the past three years, I have been building an organization called Full STEAM Ahead. Our mission is to bring equity, access, and diversity to the tech industry by increasing minorities in educational STEM competitive teams. We are accomplishing this goal by developing a social app that automatically connects students and Read More »
Read MoreJuddy – Robotics & Leadership Skills
Juddy, TechGirls 2021, Jordan “I went out with the lamps looking for myself.” They say that eventually, computers will take over the world. We believe that technology will have the power to do anything; It can transform our whole image. So, we should learn and understand more about it. I started to love technology four Read More »
Read MoreRiwa – Spearheading Eco-Friendly STEM Solutions
Riwa, Lebanon, TechGirls 2017 I first heard about TechGirls in 2017 from a counselor at my high school shortly before the application deadline. I did not know much about programming, but I was curious about technology. I decided to apply and was very excited when I learned that I got accepted. Participating in the TechGirls Read More »
Read MoreYasmina – Training Girls Around the World to be STEM Leaders
Yasmina, TechGirls 2019, Lebanon Giving back, leaving an impact, or helping in change have always been a huge part of my personality. I have been socially active, enhancing my skills, volunteering, and trying my best to have a positive impact on people around me. After researching different ways to help others and wanting to reach Read More »
Read MoreRayhona – Collaboration and Education in Tech
Rayhona, TechGirls 2020, Uzbekistan “Becoming a TechGirl was one of the best achievements of my life. The cross-cultural experience, during the virtual program, provided me with the opportunity to find an intellectually rich community of people dedicated to the life of the mind. The collaboration of girls from diverse communities inspired me to believe in Read More »
Read MoreFarah – Forging the Way for Females in STEM
Farah Ghanma, TechGirls 2017, Jordan ____________________________________________________________________________ How the TechGirls Experience Shaped My Life The TechGirls program played a huge role in shifting my career path. I was ecstatic to know that I got accepted into the program, knowing that it was competitive to get accepted. I took part in various ICT exhibitions back in high Read More »
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