The tech major launched ‘She Develops Tech’ (#shedevelopstech)
programme to introduce computer science and programming to deprived
girls in partnership with the the U.S. Consulate General, Hyderabad,
National Association of Software
and Services Companies (NASSCOM) and Girls in Tech Foundation. “More
than that, it might help them take up tech innovations in their own
villages to help other girls,” Ms. Vadlapudi added. ‘She Develops
Tech’ was an idea that was first implemented in the U.S. Sree Divya
Vadlapudi, Chairman, Girls in Tech Foundation, said the programme
would help students opt for a career in technology. In NASSCOM’s
past experiences, girls were found receptive and enthusiastic to
adopt tech learning,” said Mr. Sinha. There is place for more women
to join,” said Manju Dhasmana, director of Microsoft
Philanthropies, India, who was in the city on Wednesday.
A
group of girl students from the remotest of villages in three States
— Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha — were taught basics of
coding at Microsoft’s Cyberabad campus here on Wednesday. The tech
major launched ‘She Develops Tech’ (#shedevelopstech) programme
to introduce computer science and programming to deprived girls in
partnership with the the U.S. Consulate General, Hyderabad, National
Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) and Girls in
Tech Foundation. A total of 230 girl students between the age of 18
and 22 years attended the meet which aimed at taking
technology–enabled empowerment and education to the weaker
sections. The All India Council of Technical Education and the
governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were also part of the
workshop that would conclude on June 22.
U.S. Consulate General Katherine Hadda asked the girls to employ technology to also save environment and protect the planet. New future Speaking at the meet, NASSCOM CEO Shrikant Sinha said when technology reaches the underprivileged, it would usher in a new future for the country. “Girls should be given education that focuses on STEM-science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Coding is just a series of ideas executed logically by anyone.
U.S. Consulate General Katherine Hadda asked the girls to employ technology to also save environment and protect the planet. New future Speaking at the meet, NASSCOM CEO Shrikant Sinha said when technology reaches the underprivileged, it would usher in a new future for the country. “Girls should be given education that focuses on STEM-science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Coding is just a series of ideas executed logically by anyone.
Ref:https://www.nyoooz.com/news/hyderabad/845326/familiarising-women-with-tech-development/
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