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Building on the Supreme Court’s historic decision to protect LGBTQ+ workers in the federal workplace and President Biden’s recent Executive Order expanding on those protections, those of us in the tech industry and the larger tech community are more committed than ever to continuing to fight for equity in the workplace. From advocating for passage of the Equality Act to implementing much-needed reforms [...]
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As we close out our celebration of Women's History Month, it’s important to look at the challenges and opportunities within the STEM field when it comes to encouraging and supporting women within the industry. History has not accepted or valued women as equal contributors to society. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) recognizes that research shows no innate cognitive biological differences [...]
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Each year March signifies Women’s History Month, a national celebration that highlights the many accomplishments and innovations that women have made to our society. Women, in particular, have been a driving force in the tech industry and their presence continues to demand attention. ITI would like to thank our member companies for recruiting a diverse pool of women committed to promoting innovation [...]
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This week, the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus holds its annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action on Capitol Hill. Each year, the tech industry is proud to join members of the HBCU Caucus, including its chair Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and representatives from HBCUs to advocate for greater investment in arts and science, technology, engineering, mathematics [...]
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American University student and Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar Gianna Williams interviews James Hayes, Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Tenable, on diversity in tech, Hayes' experience as a Black man in cybersecurity, and what tech can do to make the industry more diverse, inclusive, and innovative. Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify. -
This article first appeared on Protocol and was sponsored by ITI as part of our 2020 National Political Conventions Series. Tacy Trowbridge Education Programs Lead at Adobe Inc Every school should cultivate creative literacy and the mastery of critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. As a global technology leader building a diverse workforce, Adobe deeply values these competencies [...]
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The 116th Congress marks another moment of profound political change and an important opportunity to advance policies that meet the needs of Americans and American-based businesses in the 21st century. As we continue into 2019, ITI’s mission is to empower policymakers with the information necessary to pursue policies that enable economic growth and job creation, keep the American workforce competitive, [...]
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It’s easy to forget just how much technology has changed our world and our lives. A little more than a decade ago, a small business owner relied on foot traffic from local customers rather than web visits from international shoppers to grow. Drivers mapped out unfamiliar routes and took wrong turns instead of using precise, voice-activated directions to travel. Cancer patients faced an uncertain diagnosis [...]
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In our recent book, What To Do When Machines Do Everything we argue that in 10 years’ time employment levels in the Western world will be higher than they are today. For some people that’s a head scratcher. In our analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t, as it’s popularly portrayed in the click-bait media, simply a job destroyer. AI is a new tool – a datascope perhaps – that allows us to see things [...]
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November 14, 2018Last week’s election results will soon usher in a divided Congress in Washington. While we can no doubt anticipate lively policy debate in the foreseeable future, one issue where there is bipartisan agreement – both within Congress and the administration – is the need for successful workforce development programs. It is essential that we equip our workforce with the proper skills to qualify for the [...]
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