Tag: Women

The Time is Now for More Women in Science

Stuart Mitchell

As breakthroughs in cancer treatments are occurring at an ever increasing rate, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is shining a spotlight on the women in science who are helping to lead these advances.  Through its significant investment in cancer research – more than $1.2 billion since its founding nearly 70 years ago – LLS is committed to funding and recognizing female scientists, physicians, social workers and nurses, and encouraging young women to participate in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and pursue careers in the sciences. As part…

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AT&T, TECHNOLOchicas and HACEMOS Promote Women in STEM

Stuart Mitchell

ATT has joined forces with the Latina STEM advocacy group TECHNOLOchicas and HACEMOS, ATT’s Hispanic employee resource group to host two special events this year. TECHNOLOchicas is part of NCWIT – National Center for Women & Information Technology. ATT spoke about their plans: “On Friday, October 20th we welcomed 45 Latina high school students at Foshay Learning Center in Los Angeles, California for a day of learning, mentorship and fun. The program kicked off with remarks from Latina leaders working in STEM at AT&T. TECHNOLOchicas mentors worked with the students…

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Fredericks Foundation Launches £2 Million Fund for Women Entrepreneurs

Stuart Mitchell

Fredericks Foundation has launched Women’s Loan Fund – a £2 million fund available to disadvantaged women with a viable business plan who want to launch a new business or need support to develop an existing one. Fredericks Foundation is a U.K. charity and Responsible Finance Provider that provides microloans and ongoing business support to people who are seeking to start or grow their own business but cannot obtain mainstream finance. Through the Women’s Loan Fund, the charity will provide loans of up to £10,000 for start-ups and follow-on loans of…

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