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Building a more

Inclusive, Equitable, Diverse

tech ecosystem

Building a more

Inclusive|

tech ecosystem


WHY?

Because the future of innovation depends on all of us.

57% of all college degrees are awarded to women...

...but only 2% are in computer science and tech disciplines.


57%

2%

“Our first line of defense against AI-related issues of bias, fairness, and
ethics is the diversity of the people who are in the room and at the table where
the design, development, deployment and policy decisions are being made.”

Dr. Judith Spitz she/her
Founder and Executive Director of Break Through Tech, former CIO at Verizon


HOW?

We deliver innovative programs that break down barriers so women and non-binary
students can break through in tech education and tech careers.

Read our report

Chrystal Mingo

“All these doors opened up for me, and it was kind of a domino effect...”

Chrystal Mingo she/her
Business Technology Analyst at Citigroup; Break Through Tech New York alum
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25%
Only 25% of computing jobs are held by women – down from 32% in 1990 and
unchanged since 2016

Source: Pew Research


NEWS AND INSIGHTS

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A.I. PROGRAM AIMS TO BREAK BARRIERS FOR FEMALE STUDENTS

A new program, backed by Cornell Tech, M.I.T. and U.C.L.A., helps prepare
lower-income, Latina and Black female computing majors for artificial
intelligence careers.

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KICKING OFF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

On March 1st, Break Through Tech kicked off Women’s History Month by partnering
with Boss Beauties to host an event at the New York Stock Exchange.

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ALLIE K. MILLER ENERGIZES OUR STUDENT COMMUNITY

This August, we were thrilled to welcome more than 500 exceptional women and
non-binary college students from 36 universities nationwide to our Bridge to AI
Studio event at Cornell Tech in NYC. Their experience was enriched by the
presence and keynote address of an extraordinary voice and a foremost authority
on Artificial Intelligence: Allie K. Miller.

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largest metro economy.

Partnered with City University of New York (CUNY), Cornell Tech

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