Co-Create Change for All of Us: Code Switch 2018
Before Code Switch, panelist Tawanna Black of the Center for Economic Inclusion answered questions about the value of a hackathon for community solutions.
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Doing Good Is Hard (But Worth It)
As explored on the TV show The Good Place, doing good is often hard work, but it’s worth it.
Dad Questions
As a parent, you might find yourself asking questions out loud that surprise you. Eddie shares a few of the questions that parenthood has brought up for him.
The Universe Will Align
Instead of simply “moving on” from a relationship (or internship), try saying “the universe will align to bring us together again.”
Sun’s Out, Get Out
In Minnesota, if you blink, you could miss the summer. Here’s a reminder to enjoy the warmth and sun while it lasts.
Don’t “Other” People
People can easily feel othered or excluded by simple details in web or mobile user experience. Here’s one example of how to make UX more inclusive.
Think About How You Think
Inspired by a book about how the brain works, let’s think about how we think, and take time to ignore snap judgments before coming to a quick conclusion.
8 Creative Ways to Make a Software Project More Affordable
If you’re thinking about custom tech but not sure about the money, try starting with one of these strategies to make a software project more affordable.
Job Post: Senior Engineer
Software for Good is searching for a senior back-end software engineer who is passionate about our mission, eager to learn and experiment with new technology, and an enthusiastic collaborator.
Gratitude Part Deux
Most people agree that being grateful is one of the keys to happiness, but the idea of living a life of gratitude is often easier said than done.
We Want Your Wish List
We want to build more software on our own to solve social and environmental problems, but we know we don’t have all the answers. So we’re asking people on the frontlines of these issues: What’s on your wish list?
Make Yourself Accountable
Having someone or something to check in and prompt you can be the difference between a new accomplishment and an intention that fizzles out. Tell a friend about a commitment you’re making, and offer to help keep others around you accountable, too.
We Don’t Have All the Answers
Keeping users’ needs in mind, rather than coming in with our own ideas and assumptions, results in better tech and better outcomes.