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TekSpark Information Session - Schools

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Shobana Radhakrishnan

TekSpark is a non-profit organization that aims to create a more gender-balanced STEM university and work environment. It does this through grassroots community engagement programs that spark joy in STEM and mentor talented youth. TekSpark chapters in schools organize events like panels and hackathons. Students can be nominated for awards in best STEM project or achievement. Volunteers benefit from leadership experience and networking, while schools benefit from diversity recognition and alumni success.

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TekSpark School Partnerships Shobana Radhakrishnan Founder and CEO, TekSpark
Agenda Introduction Programs Awards
First Some Numbers** Tech Jobs grew 27 times higher than other jobs 2001 to 2011 (2013 Anita Borg Institute Study) Women received only 18.2% of CS and 18.4% engineering Bachelors degrees in 2011 Female Full Professors in STEM 1/5th of total Google Study 17% of workforce women All Women in STEM indicate that they love their job Diversity -> more innovative products and higher earnings **Source: http://women2.com/2014/06/30/women-leaving-tech/?hvid=6Fr83h
What is TekSpark A non-profit organization to create a gender-balanced and diverse STEM university and work environment
TekSpark Approach Engage with the community at grass-roots level Keep it Simple to engage Spread the joy of STEM and help children experience this early Identify strong STEM talent and mentor them to success at the university and career levels, including all the way to advanced leadership positions
Programs
TekSpark Chapter Nominate TekSpark Operating Officer Do Simple Surveys beginning and end of school year to all high school students Organize Events** At School Talks/Panel Discussions Mentorship Programs Hackathons to help with award submissions Key Metrics: #Events (Goal: At least 2 events/year) #Participants at Events #Award Submissions #Alumni **TekSpark can help hire speakers and organize
Volunteer Participation One-Minute-For-World-Change Program One-Hour-For-World-Change Program Help hire students or parents as speakers Details: http://www.tekspark.org
Volunteer Benefits Demonstration of leadership as Operating Officer Experience in Public Speaking Industry Visibility era of increased awareness in STEM diversity Networking for Future Career Success
School Benefits Positioning as leader in STEM diversity PTA and other school-specific fundraisers supported at TekSpark events Mentoring for Award Submissions Alumni success through career mentorship
Awards
Awards Best STEM project individual or group, can be self- nominated or by friend Best STEM achiever based on academic achievement in STEM, nominated by school Submissions due March 31, Award Decisions May 31, Scholarship Awards June Details http://www.tekspark.org
Contact Information http://www.tekspark.org shobana@tekspark.org, info@tekspark.org Social Media: Twitter: #tekspark_inc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekspark/ FB: TekSpark-Incorporated
Discuss Ideas Survey Mechanisms Events or types of engagement that will be most valuable Logistics involved One-minute-for-world-change programs Other Ideas?

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TekSpark Information Session - Schools

  • 3. First Some Numbers** Tech Jobs grew 27 times higher than other jobs 2001 to 2011 (2013 Anita Borg Institute Study) Women received only 18.2% of CS and 18.4% engineering Bachelors degrees in 2011 Female Full Professors in STEM 1/5th of total Google Study 17% of workforce women All Women in STEM indicate that they love their job Diversity -> more innovative products and higher earnings **Source: http://women2.com/2014/06/30/women-leaving-tech/?hvid=6Fr83h
  • 4. What is TekSpark A non-profit organization to create a gender-balanced and diverse STEM university and work environment
  • 5. TekSpark Approach Engage with the community at grass-roots level Keep it Simple to engage Spread the joy of STEM and help children experience this early Identify strong STEM talent and mentor them to success at the university and career levels, including all the way to advanced leadership positions
  • 7. TekSpark Chapter Nominate TekSpark Operating Officer Do Simple Surveys beginning and end of school year to all high school students Organize Events** At School Talks/Panel Discussions Mentorship Programs Hackathons to help with award submissions Key Metrics: #Events (Goal: At least 2 events/year) #Participants at Events #Award Submissions #Alumni **TekSpark can help hire speakers and organize
  • 8. Volunteer Participation One-Minute-For-World-Change Program One-Hour-For-World-Change Program Help hire students or parents as speakers Details: http://www.tekspark.org
  • 9. Volunteer Benefits Demonstration of leadership as Operating Officer Experience in Public Speaking Industry Visibility era of increased awareness in STEM diversity Networking for Future Career Success
  • 10. School Benefits Positioning as leader in STEM diversity PTA and other school-specific fundraisers supported at TekSpark events Mentoring for Award Submissions Alumni success through career mentorship
  • 12. Awards Best STEM project individual or group, can be self- nominated or by friend Best STEM achiever based on academic achievement in STEM, nominated by school Submissions due March 31, Award Decisions May 31, Scholarship Awards June Details http://www.tekspark.org
  • 13. Contact Information http://www.tekspark.org shobana@tekspark.org, info@tekspark.org Social Media: Twitter: #tekspark_inc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekspark/ FB: TekSpark-Incorporated
  • 14. Discuss Ideas Survey Mechanisms Events or types of engagement that will be most valuable Logistics involved One-minute-for-world-change programs Other Ideas?

Editor's Notes

  • #4: 56% of tech women leave within 10 years
  • #6: Including staying and succeeding to top leadership levels