Student Edition Issue #138

Connecting underrepresented students in tech with career opportunities

Author

Naya Moss
February 04, 2024

Hey all! Welcome to Diversify Tech's Early Talent Edition! This newsletter is for underrepresented students in tech. Every Sunday, we share jobs, events, and other career opportunities

In this week's edition,

💼 Box, Blink, Kodiak, Moloco and Toyota Research Institute are looking for interns
⭐️ Our spotlight this week is on Reginé Gilbert
🎙 Sia Seko shares her journey as a data engineer
🏆 This month, share our newsletter with friends for a chance to win the book Inclusive Design for a Digital World!

We love sharing these opportunities with you each week. If you would like to support us, we would be incredibly thankful. You can contribute at $5, $10, or $15 per month.

JOBS

Jobs found around the web

These companies have not been vetted. Please make sure to do your own research!

Mid-Senior level roles

If you have a few years of experience already under your belt, our Professional edition will be most relevant to you! We send it every Tuesday. Join our Professional Edition.

SPOTLIGHT

Reginé Gilbert is an experienced UX designer, well-known international keynote speaker, respected educator, and successful author.

She is currently a Professor at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering, with research focuses on digital accessibility, inclusive design, and immersive experiences.

In 2022, she was appointed as a NYU James Weldon Johnson Professor which recognizes NYU faculty whose scholarship has the most far-reaching impact or potential impact in the areas of social justice, inequality, criminal justice reform, and related topics.

Her insights aren't just thoughts; they're blueprints for a more inclusive digital world. Gilbert's book, "Inclusive Design for a Digital World", isn't just a read; it's a journey into the heart of accessibility.

Follow Reginé on Twitter, her personal website, and her book where you'll learn more about shaping a future where technology is accessible to all.

We are offering free copies of her book this month. Please see the details at the end of our newsletter.

EVENTS

RESOURCES

🎙️ Sia Seko on Ten Minute Tuesday shares her journey as a data engineer, her experiences at Spotify, and the impactful work she does with BlackTides

🛡️ Hashed Passwords Explained by Code with Ania Kubów 

🌱Learn Git Branching - a visual and interactive way to learn Git on the web

📋 How to randomly select an item from a list? via Python Engineer by Rahul Banerjee

WE’D LOVE YOUR SUPPORT!

We love sharing these opportunities with you each week. If you like our work and want to support us in continuing to spotlight opportunities for all, we would be incredibly thankful.

You can contribute at levels of $5, $10 or $15 per month - any amount is greatly helpful. Also, spreading the word about our newsletter is another wonderful way to assist us. Thanks for being a part of our community!