women in technology

Nonprofit creates community for women in tech

Posted by Jodi Leese Glusco | Aug 7, 2019

An accomplished Durham entrepreneur saw women turning away from science and technology jobs. So she started Rewriting the Code, a non-profit to create connections, community and support.

Duke biomedical engineering professor wins social impact award

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jun 20, 2019

Nimmi Ramanujam, the Robert W. Carr, Jr., Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, has won the 2019 Social Impact Abie Award.

How can black women crack the ‘concrete ceiling?’ Creative Allies CEO offers advice

Posted by WRAL News | Mar 25, 2019

In talking with WRAL TechWire about her rise to CEO of Creative Allies in Raleigh, Amie Thompson talked about the challenges not only women but women of color face in rising to top business jobs.

Study: Durham ranks No. 8, Charlotte No. 24, Raleigh No. 56 among cities for women in tech

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Feb 20, 2019

Durham rates as a better city for women in technology than either Charlotte or Raleigh with the capital city’s ranking being driven down by a big gap in pay between men and women, according to a new study out Wednesday.

Fed official: Women, immigrants, workforce development vital to long-term economic growth

Posted by Mindy Hamlin | Jan 11, 2019

For the U.S. to ensure long-term economic growth, it must grow its labor force. Future growth depends on the number of people working and their productivity, a fed officials tells a Raleigh audience.

Report: Automation is helping to push women out of the workforce

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Dec 18, 2018

Researchers at the World Economic Forum are highlighting a troubling trend: Fewer women around the world are working.

Diversity still a big challenge for startups, survey finds

Posted by Jason Parker | Dec 14, 2018

Advocates for diversity among startups are likely to be disappointed in the findings from a survey conducted among CEOs across the country.

Women helping women: A one-time innovators day turns into an organization of mentoring, more

Posted by WRAL News | Nov 20, 2018

What started as a one-day declaration – Women Innovators Day, a day to celebrate women entrepreneurs across North Carolina – has morphed into a regular part of the Triangle entrepreneurial ecosystem. WRAL TechWire’s Chantal Allam has the details of women helping women.