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Record-breaking gun sales driven by first time buyers and women
In 2020 firearm sales have increased exponentially and buyers are a diverse population, particularly for Maine. MAINE, USA — Mainers are buying guns in record numbers. In 2020, the FBI received more than 137 thousand requests for gun background checks—compared to a little more than 90 thousand in 2019. The numbers also show 40 percent …
Colorado Small Business Development Center Launches Science and Technology Accelerator for Women
Business women shaking hands. The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network’s statewide TechSource program is now accepting applications for its virtual Tech Venture Accelerator for Women. There is a total of ten spots available in the cohort for women-owned science and technology businesses in Colorado. This will be the first Tech Venture Accelerator (TVX) program …
10 Ways Women Can Land Successful Career in Technology
The gap between men and women studying and working in technology is enormous. Despite having a long history in the industry, it has taken decades to get participation in the leadership position for women. Increasing the number of women and their access to information and communication technology (ICT) jobs would enhance economic opportunities for women …
DGP, Odisha emphasises on women friendly policing, use of new technology for investigation
DGP, Odisha emphasises on women friendly policing, use of new technology for investigation | Sambad English Home ODISHA LATEST DGP, Odisha emphasises on women friendly policing, use of new technology for investigation Source link
Growing Champions: Building digital success with women in technology in Malaysia
Inspiring the next generation of female technology talent is vital in Malaysia. Digital technologies will be a critical foundation as the country moves towards developed-nation status, as connected technologies drive forward economic opportunity. Malaysia’s digital economy grew 9% annually in value-added terms between 2010 and 2016, higher than overall GDP growth. It is estimated the …
FSU student profiled in “Women in Technology” series | WDVM25 & DCW50
FROSTBURG, Md. (WDVM) — Kaoutar Sahmoudi is a fifth-year materials engineering major at Frostburg State University. She was recently highlighted in the ongoing online series from Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies, “Women in Technology.” “I’m a first-generation college student as well as a woman in a male-dominated field,” she said. “It was really competitive. I …
Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer surpasses Pat Summitt for most victories in Division I women’s basketball with 1,099
11:06 PM ET Mechelle VoepelESPN.com Close Mechelle Voepel covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball, and other college sports for espnW. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. Tara VanDerveer thought of her parents, of her past and present players, and of the fellow coaching legend whose milestone she …
Girl Scouts promoting women in science, technology
Through Girl Scouts, Gabriella M. Wilkerson met impressive women in science, technology, engineering and math fields including Sylvia Acevedo, a former Girl Scout CEO and rocket scientist for NASA. Such meetings helped inspire Wilkerson to pursue her passion for physics. Now a freshman at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, studying physics and dance, the 19-year-old …
In record-breaking year for homicides, Louisville activist says more women are becoming victims | Crime Reports
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Homicides are at an all-time high in Louisville, and a local activist says more women are becoming victims than in previous years. “There has clearly been no other year like this, as far as females being impacted by reckless gunplay,” said Christopher 2X, an anti-violence activist who runs the Game Changers …
UNICEF and Microsoft launch improved, scalable technology to protect vulnerable children and women amid rise in domestic and gender-based violence due to COVID-19 – World
Primero, an innovative online and offline application, empowers social workers to help more children NEW YORK, 2 December 2020 — UNICEF and Microsoft Corp. launched a new version of Primero called Primero X — an open source case management web application that helps social service providers coordinate critical support to vulnerable children. Key interventions include …
