A data-driven leader in education innovation. A trailblazing engineer and administrator. The first female principal investigator of a National Robotics Initiative grant at not one, but two, University of California campuses. And an organization that trains survivors of human trafficking and gender-based violence for careers as software engineers. These educators…

EDGE in Tech Holiday Gift Guide Looking for great gift ideas for women and others in tech? This guide focuses on items that are for and by women, people of color, LGTBQ, and others with intersectional identities. Have fun, relax, and celebrate with these fun finds.

Know inspiring leaders or organizations supporting those who identify as women and BIPOC in technology? Nominate them for an EDGE in Tech Athena Award today! Submit your nomination! Deadline: Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. PST The EDGE in Tech Athena Awards recognize people and organizations that embody, encourage and promote the inclusion of women and BIPOC in…

Posted on March 17, 2021 The sold-out 2021 Women in Tech Symposium highlighted the future of human-computer interaction in a myriad of fields including food systems; aging in a digital world; self-driving vehicles; and diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech; and more. Held during Women’s History Month and hosted by…

The Women in Tech Initiative is now the EDGE in Tech Initiative. The new name strives to better embody the program’s inclusive mission. The Women in Tech Initiative at the University of California (WIT@UC) has changed its name to Expanding Diversity and Gender Equity in Tech Initiative (EDGE in Tech)™…

The 2021 Women in Tech Symposium will take place on March 12, 2021, and focus on human-computer interaction (HCI). Registration for the Women in Tech Initiative at UC’s flagship event is now open! …

The Women in Tech Initiative at UC is proud to announce the fifth annual Athena Award winners. Sponsored by CITRIS and the Banatao Institute and Berkeley Engineering, the awards recognize those who embody, encourage, and promote the inclusion of women in technology. Nominations opened in fall 2020 and submissions covered…

A Recap of Jill Finlayson’s Grace Hopper Celebration 2020 Session Increasingly AI-enabled tools are used in every facet of the hiring process. Companies can’t keep up with turnover and hiring demands. For better or worse, AI is here to stay. Let’s do our part to make it for the better…