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2017 Conference Attendees, be sure to complete 
your post-conference survey so that we can continue 
to learn and grow our movement of inclusive leaders
with your specific feedback and needs in mind. 
 
The Unlikely STEMinist: 
Software Engineer Turned Social Entrepreneur to Raise Computational Thinkers
 
Last month, Betty Gronneberg spoke on the STEAM track at the 2017 GlobalMindED Conference in Denver, CO. Betty is the Founder and Executive Director of  uCodeGirl, a non-profit organization that creates a pathway to technology careers for teen girls by tapping into their curiosity, skills, and potential.  A native of Ethiopia, Betty has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. In her role as a Software Engineering Manager, Betty led software engineers and directed a broad range of projects and initiatives while participating in planning, analysis and implementation of global solutions.  As a recipient of the prestigious Bush Foundation Leadership Fellowship, Betty is challenged to continuously think big and think differently. 
 
Betty's interview can be found on Carol Carter's HuffPost here.
Article Spotlight 

As David Brooks mentions in his New York Times editorial "How We Are Ruining America", the barriers to educational equity expand across more areas than one may think. He discusses how zoning restrictions, the college admissions structure, and cultural barriers all contribute to an unequal playing field in education. Brooks' article details information from Richard Reeves of the Brookings Institute. Reeve's book "Dream Hoarders" explains the structural dilemma of how the educated rig the system.  He also cites Elizabeth Currid-Halkett's book "The Sum of Small Things", which addresses the barriers of class. At GlobalMindED, we recognize and confront all of these barriers to a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline. We collaborate with inclusive thought leaders and create scalable solutions, so that all students will be prepared for the jobs of the future. 
Who Attended GlobalMindED 2017? 
Post-Conference Feedback:

"[Our] students ... loved the feeling of being a full conference attendee - not just 'learning' as a 'student' - and felt empowered that they had something to offer."

"The overall experience was first rate. It was easy to get prepared and comfortable, thanks to how well the event was organized and executed."

"The students were poised, quite mature and professional, and clearly committed to bettering their own lives, as well as contributing to the lives of others. Wonderful."  
 
"Being at a meeting with so many diverse people - in terms of their education and participation, industry, governments, and non profits - provided great and unique opportunities for networking." 
 
"The mix of people that the event brings together is like no other I have ever seen." 
Thank you to all of the exhibitors and career fair employers who participated in the 2017 GlobalMindED Conference! 
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Close It Summit 2017
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Registration prices increase after July 31, 2017.

The 2017 Close It Summit is a gathering thought leaders from around the Country who share the passion for leveraging new ways to access, hire, train and advance via innovative solutions. 
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