Latinas in tech Archives

Latina Entrepreneur María Trochimezuk Develops Platform for STEM Scholarships

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2022March 4, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2022March 4, 202204888

Latinas held 10 percent of science and engineering jobs in 2019, as reported by the National Science Foundation, an increase of 8 percent from 2015. Despite the growth, it remains a financial challenge for many Latinas to enter science, technology,...

Culture Lifestyle

Meet Melba Tellez: Woman in Tech, Mentor & Entrepreneur

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 202204161

As a first-generation Mexican American college graduate, Melba Tellez, was lost when she started graduate school. She didn’t know anyone in her field and had no resources. In fact, she was a high school dropout, who despite all odds, had...

News and Entertainment

Latinx Parenting, Techqueria and More Latinx Creators on Patreon

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 20, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 20, 202203789

In a time when Latinxs are working toward representation in industries like Hollywood and technology, many are taking it upon themselves to find a way to showcase their talents, educate, build community, and still make a living. Members of the...

Culture

11 Latinas in Technology Changing the Face of Their Industry

Yvette MontoyaJanuary 16, 2018November 9, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaJanuary 16, 2018November 9, 2020126942

We’ve all heard about the depressing statistics about women in tech and I’m pretty sure most of us have heard the outrage over the appalling treatment of women in the tech world overall. The bottom line is that it’s tough...