Software Engineering: Another Form Of Self Expression

Software Engineering: Another Form Of Self Expression

The barrier to learning how to program has been reduced to a computer and an Internet connection. By Martha Kelly Girdler (Software Engineer, Etsy) Initially, I didn’t think of programming as a way of expressing myself. The best analogy I can think of is learning to...
Hacker School: Day 90

Hacker School: Day 90

90 days later, we go back out into the real world, egos in check, building code of consequence, and destroying stereotypes. By Martha Kelly Girdler (Alumnus, Hacker School) I’m sitting in a cafe in Brooklyn, exhausted, disoriented, and happy. I’m thinking to myself,...
Is Coding For Women?

Is Coding For Women?

I’m afraid that women may fall into the trap of thinking that it is harder than it actually is and thus approach it with an expectation that they can only scratch the surface and cannot go deeper. By Jane Wang (Hacker, Hacker School) Why you ask? David Albert, a...
Supporting Women In Tech: This Is How You Do It.

Supporting Women In Tech: This Is How You Do It.

When you’re assessing a space (virtual or otherwise) that you’re interested in being part of, one of the things you look for is evidence of other women’s presence. That’s not the only thing you look for but it matters. By Lauren Bacon (Author, The Boss of You) I‘ve...