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It’s just been a few weeks since the new administration has taken office and we think it’s safe to say many of us have been inspired by the outpouring of action. We’re getting involved like never before and for many of us, for the first time ever! We’ve seen so many resources come at us and, well, …
Emily Rawitsch will give a talk titled “Positively Positive: Applying Design to Life” at our February networking event hosted by edX. Emily Rawitsch is passionate about all things design. She blends product strategy, user research visual and design to make experiences more delightful and businesses more profitable. Emily approaches design with a business mentality, rooting decisions …
Like many, a sense of foreboding and gloominess swept over me on election night as a new president was announced. Happily sheltered in my New England bubble, I was heartbroken. Unlike some of my peers however, I have the unique experience of both being an immigrant and enjoying the privilege of being able to use …
If you’ve ever wondered what the women in tech scene is like abroad, you aren’t alone. Curious about the differences, experiences, and passions of our counterparts across the pond, I attended and presented at at the European Women in Tech Conference in Amsterdam. After hearing many thought-provoking talks and mingling with leaders from various tech …
Hi! So yeah, the inauguration’s happening soon. Right now your trusty co-leaders are sitting at the Hub, occasionally peeking at the horrific news while the Jeff Sessions hearing confirmations are taking place. It’s real. It’s really real. (As Felicia likes to say, this IS the darkest timeline). We aren’t living in a fantasy world though, …
It’s time! You can actually spend some quality time with a book, or maybe two or five. We hope. But you might not be sure where to start. We’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of our top picks to get you through the holidays and ready for 2017 with a happy, fortified brain. Bring …
When we first launched Inclusion Geeks, we made a conscious decision to not bring politics into the community. Everyone has a right to their own opinion and we felt it wasn’t right to state ours publicly. We’ve held to this, despite the historical nature of a woman getting closest to the United States presidency in …
We asked our community their thoughts on a variety of topics. Here’s the next in our series! What makes a great boss? For me, it’s someone who pushes me toward my edge but doesn’t let me fall over. Jen B. I try to embody the leadership qualities of good bosses I’ve had in the past, …
We asked our community what advice they would give to others about a variety of topics. Here’s the first in our series! What are some of the best phrases and expressions you’ve come across for asserting yourself or challenging an idea gracefully? “What’s the goal we’re trying to solve?” :Let’s think about the user.” …
As many of you know, we have historically donated a portion of our proceeds to a nonprofit dedicated to promoting STEM education for girls. In previous years we’ve solely supported the amazing Science Club for Girls, but this year we decided to expand our giving to include a few other fabulous nonprofits doing great work …
Madeline Donohue is a Senior Technical Recruiter with CarGurus. CarGurus sponsored our February Inclusion Geeks event– we had a great night full of popcorn, swag, great food, and good times in their fabulous new space over in Cambridge. We heard from three speakers (Laura Lu of CarGurus, Marion McNabb of Pathfinder, and Shelagh Braley of …