FCC Hosts #GirlsTechDay Twitter Chat
The Federal Communications Commission hosted a Twitter chat on April 25 to celebrate International Girls in ICT Day. International Girls in ICT is a global initiative to encourage girls and young women to pursue careers in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector.
The #GirlsTechDay Twitter chat began with opening remarks by FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn.
Good afternoon everyone & welcome to the FCC’s @twitter chat in celebration of Girls in ICT -Commissioner Clyburn #GirlsTechDay
— The FCC (@FCC) April 25, 2013
“Girls in ICT Day” is being celebrated today across the globe with activities in 100+ countries -Commissioner Clyburn #GirlsTechDay
— The FCC (@FCC) April 25, 2013
Promoting gender equality is near and dear to my heart...-Commissioner Clyburn #GirlsTechDay
— The FCC (@FCC) April 25, 2013
ITU’s Development Bureau Dir invited me to lend my voice to champion their efforts to use ICTs to empower women & girls. -CMC #GirlsTechDay
— The FCC (@FCC) April 25, 2013
I commend this initiative, & I'm pleased the FCC will be spreading awareness of important issues in ICT -Commissioner Clyburn #GirlsTechDay
— The FCC (@FCC) April 25, 2013
Panelists will discuss how ICT has helped improve lives of women & girls in their careers, edu & health -Commissioner Clyburn #GirlsTechDay
— The FCC (@FCC) April 25, 2013
The panelists included representatives from the International Telecommunication Union, the U.S. DHHS Office on Women’s Health, and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
@fcc w/ ITU since 2000 working on ICT regulation promoting digital inclusion & leading International #GirlsinICT celebrations #GirlsTechDay
— Susan Schorr (@SchorrItu) April 25, 2013
Hi! I’m Michelle Gilder, @usajobs Program Manager at OPM. I provide oversight into the development & operations of USAJOBS #GirlsTechDay
— OPM News (@USOPM) April 25, 2013
@fcc Hi, my name is Abdulhalim RIJAAL. I work w/ Digital Outreach team for US Dept State for Somalia & horn of Africa #GirlsTechDay
— Abdulhalim RIJAAL (@Rijaal3rd) April 25, 2013
Girlshealth.gov was created in 2002 by HHS Office on Women’s Health to help girls learn about health & growing up. #GirlsTechDay
— girlshealth.gov (@girlshealth) April 25, 2013
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-14), who represents the heart of Silicon Valley in Congress, lent her support to #GirlsTechDay.
Join @fcc #GirlsTechDay chat right now to learn how technology is improving the lives of women & girls in their careers, education & health.
— Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (@RepAnnaEshoo) April 25, 2013
The conversation began with a discussion on inspiration and career paths in ITC.
I was introduced to computers as a child, & early on I developed an interest in programming & organizing information #GirlsTechDay
— OPM News (@USOPM) April 25, 2013
Throughout my career I have found that I love IT because it is always changing, so I get to be a life-long learner #GirlsTechDay
— OPM News (@USOPM) April 25, 2013
@fcc : My wife of 24 yrs continues to inspire me. Access to internet, my educational & work has got me where I am today #GirlsTechDay
— Abdulhalim RIJAAL (@Rijaal3rd) April 25, 2013
Participants discussed programs implemented to improve the lives of women and girls.
.@fcc#ITU #GirlsinICT Portal girlsinictportal.org-over 500 programs & tons of organizations! check it out #GirlsTechDay
— Susan Schorr (@SchorrItu) April 25, 2013
@fcc US DOT has a program TechWomen.women in program get a 5wk mentorship w/ a tech company. see : techwomen.org #GirlsTechDay
— Abdulhalim RIJAAL (@Rijaal3rd) April 25, 2013
Girls should check out all of the clubs/groups at their school for all sorts of options in technology! go.usa.gov/TNSF #GirlsTechDay
— girlshealth.gov (@girlshealth) April 25, 2013
Participants also discussed how technology has helped improve the careers of women and girls.
.@fcc Technology has given women an avenue to be creative and entrepreneurial #GirlsTechDay
— OPM News (@USOPM) April 25, 2013
.@fcc It has also allowed women to have more flexibility in their work environments, especially with telework #GirlsTechDay
— OPM News (@USOPM) April 25, 2013
@fcc By allowing for more flexibility in work hours and location - telecommuting, especially. #girlstechday
— Ginger McCall (@gingermccall) April 25, 2013
tech helps improve careers of women, girls by providing opportunities for them to brand themselves, show their skills online #GirlsTechDay
— InnovationGeneration (@IG_Online) April 25, 2013
Participants provided tips for women and girls interested in pursuing ICT.
.@fcc Go 2 maker faires, hackathons or mobile app labs.Learn how 2 create ur own tech #GirlsinICT #GirlsTechDay
— Susan Schorr (@SchorrItu) April 25, 2013
.@fcc Don’t be afraid of the computer! Experiment with software and internet activities to help you learn #GirlsTechDay
— OPM News (@USOPM) April 25, 2013
Important: learn how to code so you know what effort went into the tech you use everyday. #GirlsTechDay
— Lisa Heinz (@livingrural) April 25, 2013
The conversation ended with a discussion on health-related technology and ways technology has been used in the health field.
@fcc : In rural area of #Somalia cell phones helpd tackle cholera.messgn center wsset up capable of sending 10,000 mess/hr #GirlsTechDay
— Abdulhalim RIJAAL (@Rijaal3rd) April 25, 2013
@fcc People who share the same health condition connect online to help each other: pewrsr.ch/sTdFQk #GirlsTechDay
— Susannah Fox (@SusannahFox) April 25, 2013
interesting ways tech is used in health field - #telemedicine allows patients to connect w/doctors from their own computers #GirlsTechDay
— InnovationGeneration (@IG_Online) April 25, 2013
Technology helps girls w/ disabilities through “assistive” technologies that help w/ everyday living! go.usa.gov/TRxd#GirlsTechDay
— girlshealth.gov (@girlshealth) April 25, 2013
For more resources to encourage women and girls to pursue careers in ICT visit girlsinict.org.
