MCWT’s 2021 Website Design Competition Showcases the Effects of Technology Throughout Generations
SOUTHFIELD, March 15, 2021 – Forty girls from Michigan middle and high schools connected via Zoom to present the websites they built to a volunteer judging panel of 10 technology industry leaders, as well as peers, families and supporters. The final event of the 15th annual Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation Website Design Competition highlighted the talent of a new generation of female […]
MCWT Names Flagstar CIO Jennifer Charters its new President
SOUTHFIELD, Feb. 2, 2021 – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Jennifer Charters its president for 2021. Charters is executive vice president and CIO of Flagstar Bank and replaces Melanie Kalmar, corporate vice president, CIO and chief digital officer at Dow, who led the organization throughout 2020. Rajani Sinha, head of end user services and executive support […]
‘Woman of the Year in Technology’ to be recognized at MCWT’s 2021 Executive Connection Summit
SOUTHFIELD, Jan. 25, 2021 – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is seeking nominations for its fifth Woman of the Year in Technology award. The nonprofit organization will recognize a woman in Michigan leading or driving change for women in technology careers or fields of study. “Making the technology field representative of the communities where […]
MCWT ‘Embraces the Moment’ through Transformed Programs and a Virtual Gala in 2020
SOUTHFIELD, Oct. 20, 2020 – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation’s 14th annual Signature Gala went virtual – one more pivot this year for the nonprofit working to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in technology. The Oct. 17 digital fundraiser, with a theme of “Embrace the Moment,” raised $352,000 in gross […]
MCWT Raises $187,000 for Programs to Inspire and Grow Women in Technology
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, July 29, 2020 – Technology professionals from 75 area businesses together raised a total of $187,000 for programs that inspire and engage girls and women in technology. The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation’s 14th annual Golf Classic on July 20 at Indianwood Golf and Country Club in Lake Orion demonstrated collective support […]
MCWT and Partners Award Scholarships to 43 Tech-Oriented Women at Virtual Event
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, July 1, 2020 – Forty-three technology-oriented women received scholarships at a Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation virtual event on June 24. The women are pursuing degrees that will prepare them for future careers in areas such as computer science, robotics, data science engineering, cyber security and software engineering. Over the past 15 years, MCWT has awarded over $1.27 million to fuel the educational […]
Thirdware Recognizes its 25-Year Anniversary with New $25,000/Year Four-Year MCWT Scholarship
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, June 9, 2020 – Thirdware, an IT consulting firm specializing in enterprise applications, has committed to fund a four-year Michigan Council of Woman in Technology Foundation scholarship valued at $25,000 each year. The donation aligns with the company’s 25-year anniversary. “This is an incredibly generous gift that will make a positive impact on a […]
MCWT Research Featured in Diverse Education Article
By Sarah Wood Women remain concerned with under representation and gender bias within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related fields, according to new research. The Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) study titled, “Explore, Focus and Grow: A Technology Career Journey in Michigan,” aimed to understand females’ motivations and interests in pursuing a career in […]
Crain’s Detroit Business digs into MCWT research and why it makes sense to nurture girls and women in tech careers
In an industry famously dominated by men, the Southfield-based Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation seeks to move the needle on getting young women into the state’s in demand technology jobs. A new report released by the nonprofit MCWT in late February tries to create a road map for how it can not only make […]
New Study Reveals What Makes Girls and Women Enter – and Stay – In Technology
In its drive to make Michigan the No. 1 state for women in technology, the nonprofit Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation launched a multi-stakeholder research study to understand the state of girls and women in technology – what drives them, what challenges them and what makes them stay. The results provide actionable insights and resources for parents, teachers, tech executives […]