She-engineer recesss
This is an event that is an initiative of IEEE JKUAT SB in order to engage members in event that are non-technical. This event aims at empowering women, particularly students taking engineering students due to the prejudice that they face daily while pursuing engineering. While being mentored by females who are already in the industry. Men who wish to participate have been welcomed, so that they can learn the struggles of their female counterparts and learn how to be supportive.
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- Date: 23 Mar 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM to 04:02 PM
- All times are (UTC+03:00) Nairobi
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- Kiambu, Central
- Kenya
- Starts 18 March 2024 12:00 PM
- Ends 23 March 2024 10:00 AM
- All times are (UTC+03:00) Nairobi
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Sandra
Combating challenges female professional
1. Personal journey and challenges
2. Resilience and perseverance
-Emphasizing the importance of resilience, determination and perseverance in pursuing a career.
3. Work-Life balance
-Discuss strategies for achieving a healthy work-life balance in a demanding field like engineering/tech-related
Biography:
I'm an Android developer as well as an undergraduate student studying Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Mount Kenya University.
I'm also a former Google Developer Student Club Lead. I served my chapter (2021-2022). Besides that, I am a Google WTM ambassador & an active member of different developer communities as well as co-organising droidcon Kenya & Firebase Kenya.
Agenda
We would like to engage and empower and female student members.
This event is a semi-formal event that first of all aim to:
Increase set skill-set of women in engineering-we have invited a speaker from she-code Africa.
Improve professional relations of men and women
Improve physical wellness and fitness