Expansion of AP computer science courses draws more girls and minorities
Victor Landa January 10, 2018
Ten years ago, girls were so scarce in high school computer science classes that the number of female students taking Advanced Placement tests in that subject could be counted on […]
Latina Coders Killing it in Spite of Silicon Valley
Victor Landa September 8, 2017
“Your new boss says there needs to be cutbacks. He asks you to recommend someone to fire. Do you?” Similar scenarios made the 80’s and 90’s sensation, “Scruples” irresistible. The […]
Latinos in tech prepare for resistance as Trump takes office
NewsTaco December 28, 2016
*How the 6 percent Latino tech workforce could be key in resisting Trump’s announced immigration plans. VL By Marissa Lang, San Francisco Chronicle (8 minute read) They heard him […]
This Mexican College Robotics Team Just Owned a NASA Competition
NewsTaco October 6, 2016
*Check out this #MexicanThing. The Mexican team saw it as a statement victory. Team member Juan Carlos Mariscal said “We have the same abilities as any other student in the […]