The 2024 Comp-U-Dopt "Women in Tech Symposium" was held on November 9th at the Main Campus of the University of Houston. OBWB was a proud sponsor!
The event was well attended with 150 middle school girls (6th - 8th grade) from the Greater Houston Area enjoying the opportunity to learn technical skills and engage with local corporate women working in STEAM fields.
During the syposium, students participated in sessions on coding and building their own games and explored working with drones and virtual reality.These hands-on activities and experiences were both rewarding and intellectually stimulating, fostering practical application and critical thinking.
We asked the organizers about the objective of the "Women in Technology" event?
Compudopt:"Our mission is to provide technology access and education to underserved students. WIT aims to inspire and guide them towards future careers in technology. We will showcase the stories of accomplished women in the field, highlight their successes, share invaluable experiences, and chart clear pathways for young women to explore, plan, and excel in tech-related fields. We create a dynamic, enjoyable atmosphere that blends informative talkswith interactive, hands-on activities.