Making the Case for Grace Hopper on the $10 Bill

One of the first female computer programers made contributions that continue to impact our daily lives. Theresa O’Neil (SVP of Marketing, PowerReviews) For the first time since Martha Washington graced the $1 silver certificate more than a century ago, a woman...

3 Important Life Lessons Learned from Grace Hopper

US Navy Rear Admiral and computer pioneer Grace Hopper was first and foremost a teacher. Everything she did throughout her life ties back to her insatiable love of teaching and learning. By Marian Mangoubi (Filmmaker, “Born With Curiosity: The Grace Hopper Story”) You...

Do You Know These Famous Women in Computing? (Infographic)

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Anita Borg Institute released this infographic exploring the history of women in tech. By Jessica Schimm (Editorial Assistant, Women 2.0) We get so caught up in the female pioneers of today’s world, but it’s...

Beyond the 'Brogrammer': she++ Breaks Stereotypes

It’s not all boys’ toys and geeks in glasses: the she++ Video Library takes on tech industry clichés. By Amber Rockwood and Alyssa Vann (Co-directors, she++ Video Library) Through movies like The Social Network and The Internship, mainstream media has...
Overcoming the IT Gender Stereotype: 3 Tips for Women

Overcoming the IT Gender Stereotype: 3 Tips for Women

CEO Sarah Lahav gives her advice on how to clear the hurdles facing women in computing. By Sarah Lahav (CEO, SysAid) In the British sitcom The IT Crowd, character Jen Barber becomes the head of IT at Reynhold Industries despite having no tech knowledge whatsoever. In...