#MAKING THE NEW NORMAL
#MAKING THE NEW NORMAL
SheHacks Boston is a 36-hour, student-run hackathon open to all female and non-binary individuals.
Led by women from across Boston's universities, SheHacks is set to be the largest all-female and
non-binary hackathon in the world!
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While women have been active participants in scientific and technical fields since the scientific revolution, the tradition has been that less recognition and respect is given to women, even when they produce the same results as their male counterparts. This stereotypical downplaying of women has led to women earning less than men in identical jobs, as well as women actively being discouraged from pursuing careers in technological and scientific fields. Luckily, those days are over, and we are seeing a rise in female engineers, scientists and developers.
A software developer is responsible for developing the coded platforms and systems that make businesses run smoothly. Since the rise of computer technology in the mid-20th century, software developers have become absolutely indispensable and the job marked has exploded with opportunities. A software developer needs to understand the needs of the client, and be able to apply those needs to the available systems by creating streamlined, user-friendly software. In short, a software developer is a problem-solver, and there is no reason why women shouldn’t be flocking to this career path.
While an ingrained notion might be that men are more tech-savvy and thus better coders than women, studies have shown that this isn’t the case. In fact, women who conceal their identity are found to be just as good as men, if not better, when their coding abilities are assessed. Of course, this doesn’t mean that every woman has innate coding-abilities, but it does mean that there is no reason why men should be any better at coding than women. Just as men are different and have different interests, so are women.
Following an interest in coding and information technology can lead to a highly successful career as a software developer, in a field where competition is fierce, and salaries can skyrocket. As a woman, there should be nothing holding you back from pursuing your goals, whether they propel you into a male-dominated work-environment, or whether they have you programming apps and websites from the comfort of your own home.
North Carolina State University
"I want to inspire other women in tech to go out there and experiment regardless of what their level of expertise is in the field."
Santa Monica College
"I will have a chance to meet potential future co-founders, meet inspirational women, and create a project that will help me grow as a software developer."
University of Maryland, College Park
"As a non-binary student, I am excited to find a space where I can learn to code and explore opportunities in the tech industry."
CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, ARMORED THINGS
Julie is co-founder, President & Board member of Armored Things, an Internet of Things (IoT) software company that is using Internet of Thing devices to keep large venues, like universities and pro-sports stadiums, safe from hackers and terrorists. Before devoting her life to protecting the internet and saving lives with Armored Things, Julie worked in various positions across trading, investment management, and venture capital. Most recently, Julie worked at Qualcomm, where she was focused on understanding cybersecurity (or the lack thereof) for the Internet of Things. By her peers, Julie is known for her relentless pursuit of goals and personal belief that you can learn any discipline with focus and determination. She has degrees from Univ. of Pennsylvania, Wharton and Harvard Business School.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, MEDIA ARTS & SCIENCES, MITCO-DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR FUTURE STORYTELLING
Dr. Cynthia Breazeal is an Associate Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT, where she founded and directs the Personal Robots Group at the Media Lab. She is also founder and Chief Scientist of Jibo, Inc. She authored the book Designing Sociable Robots, and she has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals and conferences on the topics of Autonomous Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Human Robot Interaction, and Robot Learning. She serves on several editorial boards in the areas of autonomous robots, affective computing, entertainment technology and multi-agent systems. She is also an Overseer at the Museum of Science, Boston. Her research focuses on developing the principles, techniques, and technologies for personal robots that are socially intelligent, interact and communicate with people in human-centric terms, work with humans as peers, and learn from people as an apprentice.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, MIT MAN VEHICLE LABWELLESLEY COLLEGE STUDENT, DIRECTOR, WHACK (WELLESLEY HACKS)
Jesslyn Tannady is a senior at Wellesley College double majoring in Computer Science and Media Arts & Sciences. Driven by her exposure to challenging living conditions from living in Indonesia, she contributed to research on massive open online courseware as a means of empowering communities at the Wellesley College Data Analysis and Visualisation Laboratory. She interned as a research engineer at Reality Reflection, a Korea-based virtual reality startup that published VR game Music Inside. Through the MIT Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Jesslyn co-designed and developed a custom augmented reality application for Hololens that will serve as a prototype for navigation tools that will be used by astronauts on Mars.
Need someone to watch your computer while you go snag another piece of pizza? At SheHacks Boston, each participant will receive a mentor who will provide tech and moral support!
Coding can be hard sometimes, especially when you are trying to teach yourself. At SheHacks Boston, we offer a variety of introductory, intermediate, and advanced workshops for you to learn about the latest technologies in a safe and supportive environment.
Come learn about job and internship opportunities from representatives from local start-ups, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies.
Join us in exploring how we can use our skills to solve real-world problems through technology.
SheHacks Boston is a great opportunity for start-ups, non-profits, and companies to get direct access to a diverse and rich pool of talent from female students in the Boston Area, for more information contact sponsor@shehacks.io.
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