Tech Talk
24 Dec Is the glaring lack of diversity in tech a cultural issue?
There are a seemingly endless number of stories about the appalling lack of diversity in the tech industry, from women to people of color to the disabled to an aging workforce to STEAM education for kids. These vast workforce, social and cultural inequities have led...
23 Dec Achieving Diversity & Inclusion: Q&A With Divine, Part III
I’ve previously chatted with hip-hop and rap recording artist Divine about his personal journey into technology, the themes of knowledge and power and the similarities and differences between hip-hop and Silicon Valley. In this third and final installment, we bring it all together and discuss if we can bring true diversity to the technology industry — and, if so, how and when.
23 Dec Women in tech: Why esports are a win for diversity
Miriam Aguirre has been a gamer since the days of Atari. Today, as director of engineering at a mobile gaming company, she's working to bring esports to the masses and make the world of gaming more diverse.
22 Dec How efforts to combine arts with STEM education could improve tech diversity
Nettrice Gaskins, who directs the STEAM Lab at Boston's only art-focused high school, told attendees at an event at Harvard Law School that mixing art with technology could provide an opportunity for students of color that isn't always discussed.