Transforming Tech: Advancing Innovation Through Inclusion Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/transforming-tech-advancing-innovation-through-inclusion You work at a tech company, and you want to do the right thing: You want to hire people from all backgrounds, and you want to make sure your workplace is inclusive. But where do you start? What do you do? Join entrepreneur, computer scientist, and CEO Jamika Burge in this five-part series from the National Academies of Sciences. Based on research and analysis from the National Academies consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech”, Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. Each episode will give you actionable solutions to increase diverse people and perspectives. Inclusion isn’t impossible. Let’s transform tech. @2024 The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 39f408b7-ba59-5eb8-bc7e-8de3873aa7df yes Introducing Transforming Tech en Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:45:03 -0500 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:26:14 -0500 https://www.nationalacademies.org/cwsem/committee-on-women-in-science-engineering-and-medicine https://img.transistor.fm/3bFOYhyC_vtqCkatyCYU5A__axMKffH_sB9VyLb9XAg/rs:fill:3000:3000:1/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Y2M1/MWMxYzE4ZGQ3M2Ji/YTJmMDM2ZWFlNTlm/YzIyZi5wbmc.jpg Transforming Tech: Advancing Innovation Through Inclusion https://www.nationalacademies.org/cwsem/committee-on-women-in-science-engineering-and-medicine serial The National Academy of Sciences You work at a tech company, and you want to do the right thing: You want to hire people from all backgrounds, and you want to make sure your workplace is inclusive. But where do you start? What do you do? Join entrepreneur, computer scientist, and CEO Jamika Burge in this five-part series from the National Academies of Sciences. Based on research and analysis from the National Academies consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech”, Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. Each episode will give you actionable solutions to increase diverse people and perspectives. Inclusion isn’t impossible. Let’s transform tech. You work at a tech company, and you want to do the right thing: You want to hire people from all backgrounds, and you want to make sure your workplace is inclusive. technology, business, diversity, hiring, engineering, management, recruitment, retention, advancement, women of color, people of color The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine No No Introducing Transforming Tech 1 1 Introducing Transforming Tech trailer 16a16d6a-9d19-42cb-975e-8560ced36a7a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3003d71 Despite years of efforts to increase diversity in the tech workforce, women of color have remained underrepresented. Even in cases where some groups of women of color may have higher levels of representation, data show that they still face significant systemic challenges in advancing to leadership positions.


To address these challenges, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine assembled current research and feedback from public workshops to develop recommendations for stakeholders to increase recruitment, retention, and advancement of women of color in the tech ecosystem. 


But developing recommendations isn’t enough to address the challenge. We have to teach business leaders in tech about these recommendations so they can put them to good use.


The solution? Transforming Tech: Advancing Innovation Through Inclusion, a lively conversational podcast for tech business managers and leaders who want to hire people from all backgrounds and ensure their workplace is inclusive. 


In this five-part series, entrepreneur, computer scientist, and CEO Jamika Burge and her guests cut through the jargon and use “design thinking” to guide listeners to better ways of recruiting, retaining, and advancing women and people of color in their ranks. 


Each episode gives the audience actionable solutions to increase the diversity of people and perspectives through fun, informative, and entertaining conversations and narratives.


]]> Despite years of efforts to increase diversity in the tech workforce, women of color have remained underrepresented. Even in cases where some groups of women of color may have higher levels of representation, data show that they still face significant systemic challenges in advancing to leadership positions.


To address these challenges, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine assembled current research and feedback from public workshops to develop recommendations for stakeholders to increase recruitment, retention, and advancement of women of color in the tech ecosystem. 


But developing recommendations isn’t enough to address the challenge. We have to teach business leaders in tech about these recommendations so they can put them to good use.


The solution? Transforming Tech: Advancing Innovation Through Inclusion, a lively conversational podcast for tech business managers and leaders who want to hire people from all backgrounds and ensure their workplace is inclusive. 


In this five-part series, entrepreneur, computer scientist, and CEO Jamika Burge and her guests cut through the jargon and use “design thinking” to guide listeners to better ways of recruiting, retaining, and advancing women and people of color in their ranks. 


Each episode gives the audience actionable solutions to increase the diversity of people and perspectives through fun, informative, and entertaining conversations and narratives.


]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:21:40 -0400 The National Academy of Sciences The National Academy of Sciences 73 Despite years of efforts to increase diversity in the tech workforce, women of color have remained underrepresented. Even in cases where some groups of women of color may have higher levels of representation, data show that they still face significant systemic challenges in advancing to leadership positions.


To address these challenges, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine assembled current research and feedback from public workshops to develop recommendations for stakeholders to increase recruitment, retention, and advancement of women of color in the tech ecosystem. 


But developing recommendations isn’t enough to address the challenge. We have to teach business leaders in tech about these recommendations so they can put them to good use.


The solution? Transforming Tech: Advancing Innovation Through Inclusion, a lively conversational podcast for tech business managers and leaders who want to hire people from all backgrounds and ensure their workplace is inclusive. 


In this five-part series, entrepreneur, computer scientist, and CEO Jamika Burge and her guests cut through the jargon and use “design thinking” to guide listeners to better ways of recruiting, retaining, and advancing women and people of color in their ranks. 


Each episode gives the audience actionable solutions to increase the diversity of people and perspectives through fun, informative, and entertaining conversations and narratives.


]]> technology, business, diversity, hiring, engineering, management, recruitment, retention, advancement, women of color, people of color No Jamika Burge Bethany Brookshire Laura Krebs Ismael Balderas Wong Reese Clutter Jeanette Harris Courts Chris Farelli Cassidy Butler Alya Fawal Richard Fawal Transform Your Recruitment! 1 1 Transform Your Recruitment! full 55bb5f26-e0e9-42c8-8b69-9d2c5a5d4c99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a9da98f Recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse individuals in the tech field can feel complex. Every company wants to have the most competitive, creative, and, most importantly, inclusive team. 

Do you want actionable solutions to achieve this ideal workforce? 


Welcome to Transforming Tech, A guide for diversifying your technology business's workforce. This first episode of our five-part series highlights the hiring opportunities and company support systems that impact recruiting women of color in tech. 


Host Jamika Burge speaks with computer science professor Ann Quiroz Gates, Google's Program Manager for University Relations Sloan Davis, and Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, to explore the unconscious biases influencing diverse hiring practices and how companies big and small can take concrete steps to diversify their hiring. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> Recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse individuals in the tech field can feel complex. Every company wants to have the most competitive, creative, and, most importantly, inclusive team. 

Do you want actionable solutions to achieve this ideal workforce? 


Welcome to Transforming Tech, A guide for diversifying your technology business's workforce. This first episode of our five-part series highlights the hiring opportunities and company support systems that impact recruiting women of color in tech. 


Host Jamika Burge speaks with computer science professor Ann Quiroz Gates, Google's Program Manager for University Relations Sloan Davis, and Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, to explore the unconscious biases influencing diverse hiring practices and how companies big and small can take concrete steps to diversify their hiring. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The National Academy of Sciences The National Academy of Sciences 1608 Recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse individuals in the tech field can feel complex. Every company wants to have the most competitive, creative, and, most importantly, inclusive team. 

Do you want actionable solutions to achieve this ideal workforce? 


Welcome to Transforming Tech, A guide for diversifying your technology business's workforce. This first episode of our five-part series highlights the hiring opportunities and company support systems that impact recruiting women of color in tech. 


Host Jamika Burge speaks with computer science professor Ann Quiroz Gates, Google's Program Manager for University Relations Sloan Davis, and Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, to explore the unconscious biases influencing diverse hiring practices and how companies big and small can take concrete steps to diversify their hiring. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> technology, business, diversity, hiring, engineering, management, recruitment, retention, advancement, women of color, people of color No Jamika Burge Ann Quiroz Gates, Ph.D Joan C. William Sloan Davis Bethany Brookshire Laura Krebs Ismael Balderas Wong Reese Clutter Jeanette Harris Courts Chris Farelli Cassidy Butler Richard Fawal Recruiting with an Eye Toward Equity 2 2 Recruiting with an Eye Toward Equity full 9d403b1a-6ac2-4d4a-a52c-fdb3b26ce2e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/408e0ef0 Finding new employees from diverse backgrounds can seem challenging if you don’t know where or how to look. But there are many talented people out there who could help transform your company — and if you don't hire them, your competition might. 


In this second episode of our five-part series, host Jamika Burge speaks with computer science professor Ann Quiroz Gates, Google's Program Manager for University Relations Sloan Davis, and Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, about techniques for hiring with an eye toward equity. They’ll offer action items from partnering with minority-serving institutions to thinking intentionally about diversity, equity, and inclusion. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> Finding new employees from diverse backgrounds can seem challenging if you don’t know where or how to look. But there are many talented people out there who could help transform your company — and if you don't hire them, your competition might. 


In this second episode of our five-part series, host Jamika Burge speaks with computer science professor Ann Quiroz Gates, Google's Program Manager for University Relations Sloan Davis, and Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, about techniques for hiring with an eye toward equity. They’ll offer action items from partnering with minority-serving institutions to thinking intentionally about diversity, equity, and inclusion. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The National Academies of Sciences The National Academies of Sciences 1472 Finding new employees from diverse backgrounds can seem challenging if you don’t know where or how to look. But there are many talented people out there who could help transform your company — and if you don't hire them, your competition might. 


In this second episode of our five-part series, host Jamika Burge speaks with computer science professor Ann Quiroz Gates, Google's Program Manager for University Relations Sloan Davis, and Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, about techniques for hiring with an eye toward equity. They’ll offer action items from partnering with minority-serving institutions to thinking intentionally about diversity, equity, and inclusion. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> technology, business, diversity, hiring, engineering, management, recruitment, retention, advancement, women of color, people of color No Ann Quiroz Gates, Ph.D Jamika Burge Joan C. William Sloan Davis Bethany Brookshire Laura Krebs Ismael Balderas Wong Reese Clutter Jeanette Harris Courts Chris Farelli Cassidy Butler Richard Fawal Retaining Diverse Talent Through Listening 3 3 Retaining Diverse Talent Through Listening full 4775a7e3-92e7-40dc-9454-c0bf7ef97f2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/18b6452f Overall, tech companies work hard to achieve inclusive hiring but can be dismayed when new hires from diverse backgrounds don’t stick around. What factors impact how employees feel about the workplace environment, and whether your company is the right place for them?


In this third episode of our series, host Jamika Burge speaks with Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors; Marisela Martinez-Cola, a sociology professor at Morehouse College; Rocío Medina van Nierop, the CEO and co-founder of Latinas in Tech; and Mia Ong, a senior research scientist at TERC. They talk about the biases women of color face in tech and how real, honest feedback can teach companies not just where the problems lie but how to solve them. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> Overall, tech companies work hard to achieve inclusive hiring but can be dismayed when new hires from diverse backgrounds don’t stick around. What factors impact how employees feel about the workplace environment, and whether your company is the right place for them?


In this third episode of our series, host Jamika Burge speaks with Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors; Marisela Martinez-Cola, a sociology professor at Morehouse College; Rocío Medina van Nierop, the CEO and co-founder of Latinas in Tech; and Mia Ong, a senior research scientist at TERC. They talk about the biases women of color face in tech and how real, honest feedback can teach companies not just where the problems lie but how to solve them. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The National Academies of Sciences The National Academies of Sciences 1806 Overall, tech companies work hard to achieve inclusive hiring but can be dismayed when new hires from diverse backgrounds don’t stick around. What factors impact how employees feel about the workplace environment, and whether your company is the right place for them?


In this third episode of our series, host Jamika Burge speaks with Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors; Marisela Martinez-Cola, a sociology professor at Morehouse College; Rocío Medina van Nierop, the CEO and co-founder of Latinas in Tech; and Mia Ong, a senior research scientist at TERC. They talk about the biases women of color face in tech and how real, honest feedback can teach companies not just where the problems lie but how to solve them. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> technology, business, diversity, hiring, engineering, management, recruitment, retention, advancement, women of color, people of color No Joan C. William Jamika Burge Marisela Martinez-Cola, Ph.D Rocío Medina van Nierop Mia Ong, Ph.D Bethany Brookshire Laura Krebs Ismael Balderas Wong Reese Clutter Jeanette Harris Courts Chris Farelli Cassidy Butler Richard Fawal Create a Culture that Welcomes Everyone 4 4 Create a Culture that Welcomes Everyone full 383d2cc1-57dc-4df3-8f41-7fe4508a917b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdca7d2f When a workplace culture results from nothing more than a bunch of people sharing an office, that culture can make certain people feel welcomed and others feel isolated. How can tech companies develop a workplace culture that is inviting to everyone they hire? 


In this fourth episode of our five-part series, Jamika Burge speaks with Marisela Martinez-Cola, a sociology professor at Morehouse College, Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, and Mia Ong, a senior research scientist at TERC. They give actionable advice about listening to women of color in the tech workspace to establish and maintain a workplace culture that benefits everyone. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report.

]]> When a workplace culture results from nothing more than a bunch of people sharing an office, that culture can make certain people feel welcomed and others feel isolated. How can tech companies develop a workplace culture that is inviting to everyone they hire? 


In this fourth episode of our five-part series, Jamika Burge speaks with Marisela Martinez-Cola, a sociology professor at Morehouse College, Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, and Mia Ong, a senior research scientist at TERC. They give actionable advice about listening to women of color in the tech workspace to establish and maintain a workplace culture that benefits everyone. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The National Academies of Sciences The National Academies of Sciences 1821 When a workplace culture results from nothing more than a bunch of people sharing an office, that culture can make certain people feel welcomed and others feel isolated. How can tech companies develop a workplace culture that is inviting to everyone they hire? 


In this fourth episode of our five-part series, Jamika Burge speaks with Marisela Martinez-Cola, a sociology professor at Morehouse College, Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, and Mia Ong, a senior research scientist at TERC. They give actionable advice about listening to women of color in the tech workspace to establish and maintain a workplace culture that benefits everyone. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report.

]]> technology, business, diversity, hiring, engineering, management, recruitment, retention, advancement, women of color, people of color No Jamika Burge Marisela Martinez-Cola, Ph.D Joan C. William Mia Ong, Ph.D Bethany Brookshire Laura Krebs Ismael Balderas Wong Reese Clutter Jeanette Harris Courts Chris Farelli Cassidy Butler Richard Fawal Create Inclusive Paths to Leadership 5 5 Create Inclusive Paths to Leadership full d063c738-cd32-41ac-a723-f952dc74e4ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/eebb27d7 Women of color are underrepresented in tech but even less represented in tech leadership. How can tech companies ensure that everyone has the opportunity to train, grow, and offer their best ideas for leading your business to success? 


In this last episode of Transforming Tech, host Jamika Burge speaks with Rocío Medina van Nierop, the CEO and co-founder of Latinas in Tech, Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, Mia Ong, senior research scientist at TERC, and Dwana Franklin-Davis, the CEO of Reboot Representation. Together, they offer advice on training opportunities and creating paths for women of color to advance in the workplace. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> Women of color are underrepresented in tech but even less represented in tech leadership. How can tech companies ensure that everyone has the opportunity to train, grow, and offer their best ideas for leading your business to success? 


In this last episode of Transforming Tech, host Jamika Burge speaks with Rocío Medina van Nierop, the CEO and co-founder of Latinas in Tech, Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, Mia Ong, senior research scientist at TERC, and Dwana Franklin-Davis, the CEO of Reboot Representation. Together, they offer advice on training opportunities and creating paths for women of color to advance in the workplace. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The National Academies of Sciences The National Academies of Sciences 2413 Women of color are underrepresented in tech but even less represented in tech leadership. How can tech companies ensure that everyone has the opportunity to train, grow, and offer their best ideas for leading your business to success? 


In this last episode of Transforming Tech, host Jamika Burge speaks with Rocío Medina van Nierop, the CEO and co-founder of Latinas in Tech, Joan Williams, the founder of Bias Interruptors, Mia Ong, senior research scientist at TERC, and Dwana Franklin-Davis, the CEO of Reboot Representation. Together, they offer advice on training opportunities and creating paths for women of color to advance in the workplace. 


Based on research and analysis from the National Academies’ consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech,” Burge and her guests use design thinking to help engineering and tech companies recruit, retain, and advance women and people of color in their ranks. 


Click HERE to view the full consensus study report. 

]]> technology, business, diversity, hiring, engineering, management, recruitment, retention, advancement, women of color, people of color No Jamika Burge Dwana Franklin-Davis Mia Ong, Ph.D Joan C. William Bethany Brookshire Laura Krebs Ismael Balderas Wong Reese Clutter Jeanette Harris Courts Chris Farelli Cassidy Butler Richard Fawal