International Women's Day - Women in Tech: Unlocking Opportunities and Building Essential Skills

Architecture and Urban Planning Building - Room Number - AUP - 170, 2131 East Hartford Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211

Unlock your potential at the Women in Tech event, hosted by Google Developer Student Club @ University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Join us for inspiring talks from industry leaders, learn about securing internships and full-time jobs, and discover the importance of soft skills for success. Connect with like-minded individuals, enjoy food and refreshments, and take a step towards a brighter future in t

Mar 31, 2023, 9:00 PM – Apr 1, 2023, 12:00 AM

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International Women's Day (IWD)

About this event

"Women in Tech: Unlocking Opportunities and Building Essential Skills" is an empowering event hosted by the Google Developer Student Club at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This event aims to inspire and educate girls and women in the tech community by addressing their challenges, such as overcoming gender bias and navigating the tech industry. Attendees will be able to hear from experienced and passionate speakers who will share their insights, discuss the importance of soft skills, and guide them in securing internships and full-time jobs.

This hybrid event welcomes participants both in-person and virtually. By attending, participants will not only gain valuable knowledge but also have the chance to connect with industry professionals and fellow students. The event will feature inspiring speakers such as Sarah Goodfellow, a Women Tech Maker Ambassador and Web Developer at Sellars Absorbent Materials; Apoorva Sharma, Head of Global Cross-Product Solutions, SMB at Google; Morgan (Mitchell) Bell, a Product Manager at Google; and Kübra Zengin, a Program Manager at Google

In addition to thought-provoking discussions and presentations, attendees can enjoy provided food and refreshments, including pizza, soft drinks, and chips. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired, gain insights into the tech industry, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for technology and empowerment.

Agenda

Introduction
Apoorva Sharma's - Session
Morgan Bell's - Session
Kübra Zengin's - Session
Sarah Goodfellow's - Session

Speakers

  • Apoorva Sharma

    Google

    Product & Business Strategy, Google

  • Morgan Bell

    Google

    Product Manager

  • Sarah Goodfellow

    Sellars

    Web Developer

  • Kübra Zengin

    Google

    Program Manager

Facilitators

  • Pranay Mandadapu

    University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

    GDSC@UWM Lead

  • Haribharath Mahalingam

    UWM

    Data Science Core Member

  • Anuhya Kalvakala

    UWM

    Machine Learning Core Member

  • Shubham Pawar

    UWM

    Web Dev Core Member

  • Vedant Tewari

    UWM

    Competitive Programming Core Member

  • Dharmini Saravanan

    UWM

    Content Writer Core Member

Partner

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Google

Organizers

  • Palukuri Yogitha

    University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

    GDSC Lead

  • NaralaChetty Navitha

    Event Management Lead

  • Siddartha Pullakhandam

    Data Science Lead

  • Saaiheswar gamidi

    Web Development (Full Stack) Lead

  • Manasa Jayasri

    University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

    Content Creator Lead

  • Aniedi Udo-Obong

    Regional Leader

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