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Category: Women in Technology

On the other side of the field trip

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Cheryl

Another key part of the Seattle-area IGNITE experience is the class field trip to work locations. A few weeks ago, I got to participate in a panel for an IGNITE class here on a field trip. Around here, Microsoft is the most

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Women in Technology

Seattle IxDA – Women in Design event

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Cheryl

I’m delighted to announce that I will be speaking at the next Seattle meeting of the Interaction Design Association! “Women in Design” Wednesday, May 11 University of Washington Campus Electrical Engineering building, room 105 7:30 PM – doors open at 7PM Flyer:

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Demystifying Job Shadows

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Cheryl

They’re a rather mysterious concept out of context – after all, I never did a job shadow when I was growing up or even when I was in college. The closest I ever got was visiting my dad’s engineering firm, running around,

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Design, Women in Technology education, girls-tech, interaction design, job shadows, STEM

Computer Engineer Barbie: How Interaction Design can entice a new generation of women

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Cheryl
Closeup detail of the Computer Engineer Barbie, with classes, a Bluetooth headset, and a laptop, along with a nerdy shirt.

When I heard the news that I’d been accepted as a lightning round speaker at IxDA’s Interaction ’11 conference, I was delighted and just a bit terrified. I’m very passionate about the subject, but had no idea whether it would resonate in

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Design, Speaking, Women in Technology education, interaction design, pop culture, STEM
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