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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.
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Why We Value SciTechsperience
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.
Talking Tech for Good: Antoinette Smith, Glitch and Techquity
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.
Talking Tech for Good: Ivy Kaminsky, Find Your Power
Ivy Kaminsky, Founder and CEO of Find Your Power, explains their work to empower women and girls by expanding access to technology.
Accessibility Lessons from World Usability Day
WeCo’s presentation at World Usability Day prompted us to think about incorporating accessibility throughout the full life cycle of a software project.
Giving Program: Learning & Looking to the Future
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.
Product Strategy: A New Title and New Services
We’re expanding our services with a human-centered approach to software, developing products with empathy for long-term impact.
Make ‘Em Laugh
With the impending doom of winter gradually approaching, remember to make ’em laugh!
Software for Good, Not Evil
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.
Be a Good OSS Citizen
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.
Talking Tech for Good: Luciano Patiño, Propel Nonprofits
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.
Connect With Your Past Self
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?
The Other New Year’s Day
Birthdays are another chance to look back and reflect, and then to look ahead and to re-evaluate your goals and make some new ones.