Lars Mackenzie talks about working as a Digital Technology Specialist at the University of Minnesota, and about how the impact and implications of tech for marginalized people.
Whenever I talk about being a woman in tech to people who haven’t had my experience, I like to share a story that I think anyone can relate to.
Software for Good’s Casey Helbling and Annie Tran spoke to a Minnesota House committee in support of SciTechsperience, which helps sustain our internship program.
Antoinette Smith talks about her work as a full stack engineer with Glitch and a co-founder of Techquity, making tech more accessible and inclusive.
Ivy Kaminsky, Founder and CEO of Find Your Power, explains their work to empower women and girls by expanding access to technology.
WeCo’s presentation at World Usability Day prompted us to think about incorporating accessibility throughout the full life cycle of a software project.
Almost two years ago, Software for Good set out to invite underrepresented developers into the field and offer discounted tech for nonprofits. After 17 interns and 7 projects, we’ve learned a few things from our experience.
We’re expanding our services with a human-centered approach to software, developing products with empathy for long-term impact.
With the impending doom of winter gradually approaching, remember to make ’em laugh!
How can you be more intentional about designing for good, not evil? Join this year’s World Usability Day, and see some of our favorite resources on building software for good.
You don’t need to be a expert to get started as an open source contributor. This week, try posting to an OSS project, and help drive the community towards more solid, safe, and accessible software.
Luciano Patiño, Information Technology and Data Manager at Propel Nonprofits, shares thoughts on how he uses technology for social change, and how he hopes to see tech used for good.
This week, look back and reconnect with the person you were. What things did you change about your life to become the person you are now?