Local Performing Arts Students Present MCWT with Giving Tuesday Donation
A #GivingTuesday surprise: The performing arts department at Walled Lake Northern High School presented MCWT with a $490 donation, which they collected from patrons during their fall play, the Desk Set. The play is adapted from a 1957 movie about a broadcasting executive who brings in a computer to replace a group of women working […]
MCWT Attends 2nd Annual Ford STEAM Day
MCWT was invited to attend the 2nd Annual Ford STEAM Day on Nov. 9, 2018 in Dearborn, Mich., where they shared how the partnership between Ford and MCWT impacts girls in grades K-12 and helps to build confidence in their abilities to learn technology. Ford STEAM Day teaches Ford employees how the company is “investing in […]
MCWT Names Judy Asher its ‘Woman of the Year in Technology’
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation named Judy Asher its “Woman of the Year in Technology.” Asher is manager, Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance and Security & Controls Compliance at Ford Motor Company, as well as a passionate advocate for MCWT and its programs. The third annual MCWT award recognizes women in Michigan […]
Robotics Grants Now Available
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation announces a series of grants available to all-girl robotics teams. These $500 grants are available to girls in grades 5 – 12 who plan to compete in Lawrence Technological University’s Robofest event. Robofest‘s mission is to generate excitement & interest among young people for STEM, while developing […]
Statewide Website Design Competition Now Open to Both Middle School and High School Girls
Do you know a middle or high school girl interested in web design? The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is accepting applications for its 13th annual Website Design Competition. Registration is open until Oct. 15. In 2017, 80 middle school girls and 126 high school girls competed, for a total of 206 participants. To date, 1,085 […]
MCWT Leaders Recognized as Crain’s Notable Women in Tech
The world needs more women in technology fields, and these 26 women are doing their part to see that happen. Those who work closely with the Notable Women in Technology describe them as analytical, confident and collaborative. They secure networks, write code and identify new revenue opportunities, all the while inspiring young girls to consider […]
MCWT Hosts Record-Breaking Fundraiser – Golf Classic Raises Over $180,000
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology’s annual Golf Classic Fundraiser set new records for number of participants, total revenue and contribution amounts, number of volunteers, and support from sponsors. The 2018 Golf Classic was held on July 23 and welcomed over 250 golfers who enjoyed the 36-holes of golf at Indianwood Golf and Country […]
West Michigan Women in Tech Video
West Michigan Tech Talent (WMTT), an industry council initiative of West Michigan Works!, partnered with Ingalls Pictures to create a video that inspires women and girls in our community to consider a job in IT. Local women working in a variety of IT positions discuss welcoming IT community that exists in West Michigan and the […]
SVSU Summer Camp Empowers Girls Interested in Computer, Internet Technology
“The second-year camp represents a collaboration between The Dow Chemical Co., the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, IBM, Microsoft and SVSU, the camp’s host. The first two gatherings proved enough of a hit with participants that organizers decided to offer an additional camp for high school-aged girls, scheduled from Monday to Friday, July […]
MCWT Seeks Nominations for Leading Women in IT
Woman of the Year in Technology award to be presented at nonprofit’s 2018 Gala. DETROIT, July 9, 2018 – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its third annual Woman of the Year in Technology award. The nonprofit organization will recognize a woman in Michigan leading or driving change for women […]