You are cordially invited to join us for a special BRAVE Communities Connections - TechGirls in Austin to Build Relationships Awareness Voices and Engagement. Come join the 23 teen girls from the Middle East, North Africa, and the United States, to connect and support the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Anticipated schedule (subject to change):
11:30am~12:45pm Panel Discussion with tech professionals
Location: Make It Center (MIC) Inspiration Hub
Taylor Bui, Meta
Nuha Elkhiamy, Google
Michelle Kniffen, Tesla
Kevin Schwartz, Geeks Without Frontiers
Leya Simmons, Better Unite
Click here for our Guest Panelists Bio
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1:00~2:00pm "Lunch & Learn" pods with tech professionals
Location: Accelerator Lab, Room 1101
- Participants will break out into small groups (3-5) and have lunch (halal) with tech professional(s) to learn more about the STEM industry, and any academic and career advice to pursue their dreams.
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2:30-4:00pm ACC Highland Campus Tour for TechGirls Participants
- Participants will split up in to 2 rotational groups to visit and have interactive experience with Bioscience incubator and Manufacturer impact lab.
4:00-5:00pm TechGirls Debrief with Alisa and Emlyn
5:00~5:30pm Pickup/Return to Homestay Hosts
TechGirls is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State - Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by VA-based Legacy International, designed to empower and inspire 125 young women (ages 15-18 years old) from 36 countries. BRAVE Communities is facilitating the 5-day city experience in Austin.
Parking can be found in the lots indicated with red arrows in the next slide. The ACCelerator is located on the 1st floor of Building 1000. Enter Building 1000 through the East Entrance. Once inside the building, continue walking straight and proceed down the large staircase leading to the 1st floor. Once you reach the bottom, the ACCelerator is located to your right.
*Please note this is a private event. We will resume our regular public BRAVE Communities Connections on August 6th. Follow us to get the most updated information about our programs and services.
