Microsoft recently held its Digigirlz High Tech Camp in Washington. The Washington Times reported on this event:
 | There was excitement and a buzz of productivity at Microsoft's DigiGirlz High Tech Camp as the high schoolers collaborated with one another and proudly displayed the video games they designed...
More of these camps are making girls their target audience, as research shows girls tend to stray away from technology-related activities by the time they are teenagers. |
The DigiGirlz High Tech Camp works to dispel stereotypes of the high-tech industry. Programs like these provide opportunities to give young people a chance to experience, firsthand, what it is like to develop cutting-edge technology. During the camp, the girls listen to executive speakers, participate in technology tours and demonstrations, network, and learn with hands-on experience in workshops.
One of the goals of the Girls in Tech Boise group is to not only foster women in technology, but also to mentor up and coming technologists. I was disappointed to see that Boise was not listed on the many DigiGirlz High Tech camp locations but believe that we can work to create similar programs and workshops here in the Treasure Valley.
As we plan our events for the remainder of 2009, let's discuss potentially hosting Boise's very own Girls in Tech day camp where we too can mentor teens and encourage them to explore fields in technology. If you are interested in becoming involved in this effort please contact us.