Blog: Women in Tech

Discover 3 impactful ways that closing the gender gap in tech can contribute to better tech products and services overall.

Organizations throughout the tech industry have identified several factors and strategies proven to boost women’s representation in the field—as well as increase their earning potential, foster a sense of belonging, and ultimately retain women in the tech field to power a more equitable future.

It’s no secret that women and gender nonconforming innovators are historically excluded from the global tech industry–and most narratives surrounding it. Despite this, women’s innovations, inventions, and other contributions throughout history have sparked or evolved critical technology we still use today.

From creating computer programming to making strides in space exploration, women have had a significant impact on the technology industry and continue to be at the forefront of innovation, despite gender bias and underrepresentation in the field. The stories and experiences of women in tech inspire others to launch careers and diversify the industry, paving the way for more technological advancements and gender equality.

As part of our ongoing career success event series, The Grace Hopper Program team at Fullstack Academy held a workshop on overcoming imposter syndrome. Read on to learn actionable tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, then get back to believing in yourself and your abilities–no matter what those are.

As a computer programming icon and the namesake of our immersive coding bootcamp for women and non-binary students, Grace Hopper is a name you’ll hear on a regular basis at Fullstack Academy.

At a panel hosted by Fullstack Academy, UX engineers at Google discussed the field of UX engineering and offered insight into the skills needed for the role, what the day-to-day is like, and more.

Learn how the culture at the Grace Hopper Program set one alum up for success as a junior software engineer at Etsy.

Latina women comprise some of the most important builders, makers, and leaders in tech. Here are 5 Latina women aspiring developers can look to for inspiration.

During Women’s History Month and beyond, celebrate these 16 women programmers who made significant accomplishments in technology.

Workplace sexism in the tech industry is far too common. But these companies are using hiring, policies, transparency, and even technology itself to change that.

Tech’s gender gap is huge. But if tech executives create environments that foster and reward gender inclusion, it could start to diminish.