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Women in Tech

Profiles: These 8 women earned computer science degrees two decades ago — and here’s what happened next

Despite the increasing role that technology plays in our lives, a shrinking percentage of women have been seeking tech-related university degrees and… Read More

‘Don’t be afraid to move’ and other tips for women, from women, on how to rise up the ranks in tech

Women are rare in technology. They’re also are rare in upper management. And women in tech leadership? They’re practically unicorns. Women Who… Read More

How this Twitter VP’s grandmother shaped her perspective on the modern world of tech

Nandini Ramani is vice president of engineering at Twitter, but despite her high-ranking position, she says it hasn’t gotten easier to be… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Women in Tech, Science Fiction and Fantasy Film Festival, Norwescon 39 and more

What is it really like to be a woman in tech? On March 29, Town Hall Seattle will host How to… Read More

Microsoft encourages young girls to invent as part of International Women’s Day celebration

Microsoft wants more young women to come up with their own inventions. To help celebrate International Women’s Day, the tech giant… Read More

Changing how software companies interview could reduce gender bias in tech

If you’ve ever interviewed for a job as a software engineer, you’ve probably encountered the dreaded Whiteboard Test. Just you, a… Read More

A closer look at Microsoft’s U.S. diversity: 46% white males, 481 fewer women than 2014

Microsoft made headlines on Monday afternoon with updated workforce statistics, but a federal report the company quietly published at the same time… Read More

Microsoft’s female workforce drops 2%, but company boosts diversity among top execs

The number of women employed by Microsoft has dropped from 29 percent to 26.8 percent of the company’s workforce since 2014,… Read More

Paid less, promoted less: Welcome to PayScale’s new report on the gender pay gap and women in work

How would you like to work for free from today until the end of the year? Sure, Equal Pay Day… Read More

Two current female Microsoft workers join suit, allege careers stifled by gender discrimination

Two current Microsoft employees came forward this week to allege that they, and their female coworkers, are rising through the… Read More

‘The Diversity Advantage’: Why hiring, promoting and funding more women will boost your bottom line

Women’s workplace problems aren’t just women’s problems. Those issues affect everyone and especially the economic bottom line. That’s one of… Read More

Microsoft’s employee review system is biased against women, lawsuit alleges

A former Microsoft security program manager alleges in a newly filed lawsuit that the company’s employee review system discriminates against women in… Read More

Seattle still falls short in this ranking of the top cities for women techies

It seems our fair city doesn’t do that well with women in tech whether they are employees or entrepreneurs on… Read More

Seattle women tech leaders on landing your dream gig, and why you should get a mentor

At this point, we all should know some of the main challenges of being a woman in the tech game.… Read More

Breaking down barriers: How coding workshops can help encourage women in computer science

Decked out in orange and a stylish pair of green striped shorts is Ginger, the unofficial mascot for the Geek… Read More

The best companies to work for if you’re a woman in tech

Being a woman in tech can be tough, but these 13 companies are trying to create cultures that are more welcoming to… Read More

Apple puts $50 million towards efforts to build a more diverse tech workforce

Apple is putting more of its money where its mouth is when it comes to building a more diverse workforce… Read More

Insights from a ‘GamerGate’ target: How to protect yourself from harassment online

SAN FRANCISCO – Zoe Quinn knows a thing or two about defending against online harassment. As the first target of… Read More

This Kickstarter will fund ‘Women in Tech’ book, featuring advice from top tech talent

Here’s a Kickstarter campaign for a new book that will inspire and give helpful information to any woman “trying to… Read More

Commentary: To bring ‘binders full of women’ into tech, we must get on the same page

View image | gettyimages.com I never had a problem with Mitt Romney’s use of the phrase “binders full of women.”… Read More

Mattel apologizes for horrific Barbie book ‘I Can Be a Computer Engineer’ that implies girls can’t code

Toy maker Mattel has worked hard in recent years to try to change the image of Barbie. The latest fiasco… Read More

Women coders respond to Microsoft CEO’s controversial comments on asking for a raise

Satya Nadella set off a firestorm last week after advising women to not explicitly ask for a raise, but rather rely on “good… Read More

Chart: This is how bad the gender gap is at tech companies

Looking over the diversity data released by major tech companies over the past several months paints a bleak picture of… Read More

App Camp for Girls expanding to Seattle after successful first year in Portland

App Camp for Girls, a summer camp that gives middle school-aged girls a chance to build their own iPhone apps, is… Read More

Google pledges $50 million to teach girls how to code

Google is investing $50 million over the next three years into its Made with Code effort, a new program that’s… Read More

Women in tech: Packed forum takes on 4 big questions

Want to make a bigger impact as a woman working in technology? Try what Tami Reller once did — talk louder.… Read More

Bummed in ‘Silicon Valley’: Why I can’t stand these new shows about startups

Last week I did something I rarely do. I posted an angry tweet: “Everyone,” huh? Again, TV people, would it… Read More

Generational blindness: Is sexism in tech forever?

There are many things that seem stubbornly cyclical in their refusal to be resolved in the tech industry. Password management.… Read More

Study: Women avoid computer science careers because they think ‘nerds’ are smelly and pale

Blame “The Big Bang Theory” for the lack of women in tech. That’s the conclusion from new research out of… Read More

Zynga’s Cara Ely: Let’s abolish the term ‘pink games’

Cara Ely, a creative director at Zynga, wants to make one thing very clear. It is time to abolish “pink… Read More

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