women in computing

MCWT Names Cisco’s Alison Gleeson Woman Of Year In Technology 

DETROIT-  The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation named Alison Gleeson its “Woman of the Year in Technology.” Gleeson is the senior vice president of the Americas for Cisco. The second annual MCWT award recognizes women in Michigan leading or driving change for other women in information technology careers or fields of study. MCWT Foundation President Carey Pachla presented Gleeson with the honor at the nonprofit’s annual gala on Oct. 28 in Dearborn. Hosted by Ford Motor Co.,

By |2017-11-02T18:21:22-04:00November 2nd, 2017|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

After the Election – AWC- Detroit Leads The conversation With “Fiercely Divided – Ways to Move Forward.”

DETROIT - The Association for Women in Communications-Detroit will host a highly engaging panel discussion entitled “Fiercely Divided - Ways to Move Forward” February 16. The event, which runs from 5:30 to 8 pm, will be held at Sila Italian Dining & Pizza, located at 4033 12 Mile Road in Berkley. Panelists from both sides

By |2017-02-05T18:46:09-05:00February 5th, 2017|Entrepreneurs|

Seven Women Get Scholarships, Laptop Computers From MCWT Foundation

BIRMINGHAM - Seven technology-oriented women received scholarships or laptop computers at the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation’ Scholarship Recognition event. The MCWT Foundation has awarded over $928,000 to further the educational pursuits of 124 students throughout the past 11 years.   “Retention of women in tech majors in college is below 10 percent;

By |2016-06-07T08:53:16-04:00June 6th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, News|

Association For Women In Communications Detroit Chapter Names Matrix Award Winners

TROY - Karen Stewart Spica, APR, has been named the recipient of the Headliner Award by the Association for Women in Communications Detroit Chapter’s Matrix Awards given to a chapter member for outstanding personal and professional achievements. The Diamond Award, which recognizes an individual who has improved workplace conditions for women, will be awarded to

By |2016-03-25T14:30:26-04:00March 25th, 2016|New Products / Contracts|

Aspirations In Computing To Honor 32 Young Women In STEAM March 5

EAST LANSING - Thirty-two young women from all over Michigan, representing the state’s upcoming technical talent among female computer science students, will be honored with an Aspirations in Computing Award March 5 at Michigan State University. MSU, Michigan Technological University, and Oakland University will host this year’s event, which begins at 9 a.m. in MSU’s

By |2016-02-28T19:31:21-05:00February 28th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, News|