Latinas in Computing: Resources

Links

• The Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC) - Aims to increase the number of minorities successfully transitioning into computing-based careers in academia, federal labs and industry.
• Catalyst - Nonprofit organization conducting research on building inclusive environments and expanding opportunities for women at work.
• CASHI - Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions.
• NHLI - National Hispana Leadership Institute.
• Chicano Programs @ NMSU - Chicano Programs at the New Mexico State University.
• SACNAS - Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science.

Mentoring

• MentorNet - Place to find or become a mentor.
• The Mentoring Company - Leadership Development through Mentoring.

Scholarship Funds

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund - College Scholarship Program.
• NSHMBA Scholarship - National Society of Hispanic MBAs.
• SHPE Scholarship - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
• SWE Scholarship - Society of Women Engineers.
• NSBE Scholarship - National Society of Black Engineers.
• Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation

Outreach

• ¡Ay Mija! Why Do You Want To Be An Engineer? - The first in a series of STEM books on Latino and Latina engineers.
• Technica Magazine - Magazine showcasing the Latino technical community.
• Computer Girl - Focuses on encouraging high school girls interested in computer science.
• WOY - Women of the Year, Hispanic Bussines.com.
• Latina Styles - National Magazine for the Contemporary Hispanic Woman.

News

• National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI)’s premier Executive Leadership program application due on August 30th (posted in August 2007).

Executive Program Priorities and Structure:

NHLI’s Executive Program provides four one-week leadership development training sessions which span nine months in four cities. NHLI’s program is highly quality, innovative and substantive, and seeks to recruit participants who are diverse, talented and accomplished. The intensive learning experience provides training in public policy, leadership, strategic management, team building and race, class and gender issues. The program emphasizes a holistic approach to leadership. The dynamic curriculum allows participants to put their talents into action through emphasis on personal strengths and management of personal challenges.

NHLI’s training program has an impact on the public and private spheres of national life. Many of its 500 graduates have gone on to become elected officials, senior manager, entrepreneurs and decision makers. Alumnae become part of a national network of Latina entrepreneurs and decision makers. Alumnae become part of a national network of Latina leaders and are viewed as agents of change in a global transformation.

Week 1: Creating a National Network; San Juan Bautista, California (February/March)

Week 2: Leadership for the 21^st Century: Effective Change Through Public Policy and Management, JFK School of Government Executive Program, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts (April)

Week 3: Leadership Development Program: Center for Creative Leadership Institute (CCL); North Carolina, California, Colorado, (March-August)

Week 4: Impacting Decision makers, Political Advocacy and Government Relations; Washington, DC (September)

The program application is NHLI application pdf. For more information visit www.nhli.org.

• Latinas in Computing invited to the AAAS Symposium (posted in August 2007).