Empathy and Engineering JumpStart Innovation – Tyco R&D Executive

A top Tyco executive in R&D says the fusion of Empathy and Engineering is critical to embedding a culture of innovation into your design process. Irene Lam, Vice President of R&D for Access Control and Video Systems brands within Tyco Security Products, gave examples of the kind of brainstorming that leads to paradigm change during her keynote speech at  ITWomen’s Professional…

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March 8 Deadline for ANNpower Vital Voices Leadership Forum

The 2016 ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative: Training and Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders, is a groundbreaking partnership between ANN INC., the parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT and Lou & Grey, and Vital Voices. The purpose is to empower young women from across the U.S. to effect global progress, invest in their communities, and begin their journeys as the next generation of leaders.

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SFBJ, MFAB Highlight Giving Guide for South Florida Non-Profits

ITWomen attended the recent reception highlighting the 2015 release of the South Florida Business Journal’s annual Gift Giving Guide. The guide includes public service information on selected foundations, charitable organizations and corporate philanthropists that are awarding grants in South Florida.

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Thank You ITWomen 12th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

2015 ITWomen Celebrity CIO and Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser $55,000 -12th Annual Fundraiser Over $500,000 to date Thank You!  Thank you for all who are helping to narrow the gender gap in technology and engineering through your support of scholarships for outstanding young women pursuing STEM degrees in these fields. Claire Marrero, President, ITWomen  Celebrity CIOs …

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Fun Networking at Sunset Mixer

A exceptionally relaxing and fun get together at ITWomen’s recent Sunset Mixer has drawn happy feedback from the new guests and members who attended last Thursday at Seasons 52 restaurant in Boca Raton. President Claire Marrero presented an update on ITWomen’s upcoming fundraiser for scholarships, and announced two wonderful additions to the organization’s leadership. Sharon Moura, who came straight…

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Oct 1 Sunset Mixer, Seasons 52, RSVP by Sept 28

RSVP early for our Sunset Mixer October 1 at Seasons 52 in Boca Raton! Join us on The Deck for sterling wine Flights and Flatbreads. We’ll have some exciting announcements. Relax and meet new friends or catch up with members you haven’t seen in awhile. Free to ITWomen members. Non-members $30.00 admission helps support ITWomen and its programs.…

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Engineering Students: Master the Art of Change for Career Survival

If you’re studying to be an engineer, the only way you’ll survive over the next 30 years is to know how to switch technologies quickly, and constantly re-purpose your knowledge for new products and jobs, according to working experts in emerging technologies. In other words, “learn how to learn,” says Research in Motion software architect…

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