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Building a more

Inclusive, Equitable, Diverse

tech ecosystem

Why?

Because the future of innovation depends on all of us.

57% of all college degrees are awarded to women...

...but only 2% are in computer science and tech disciplines.

57%
2%

“Our first line of defense against AI-related issues of bias, fairness, and ethics is the diversity of the people who are in the room and at the table where the design, development, deployment and policy decisions are being made.”

Dr. Judith Spitz she/her
Founder and Executive Director of Break Through Tech, former CIO at Verizon
Profile of student in audience

How?

We deliver innovative programs that break down barriers so women and non-binary students can break through in tech education and tech careers.

Chrystal Mingo

“All these doors opened up for me, and it was kind of a domino effect...”

Chrystal Mingo she/her
Business Technology Analyst at Citigroup; Break Through Tech New York alum
Read the rest of the story in the New York Times
25%
Only 25% of computing jobs are held by women – down from 32% in 1990 and unchanged since 2016

Source: Pew Research

News and Insights

Harnessing Data and AI to Advance Neuroscience Research

Together, Alkermes and a team of our AI Program Fellows explored how modeling and informatics can support critical stages of research, target identification, compound nomination, and the broader process of drug discovery.

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Farha Ferdous: Building a Career in Tech from the Ground Up

From discovering the world of data and AI to interning at Google and UNICC, Farha Ferdous credits Break Through Tech with shaping her confidence, skills, and career aspirations.

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Harnessing Customer Reviews to Power Smarter Retail Growth

Break Through Tech fellows worked with Cohere to create a system that can collect and store thousands of product reviews, then use AI to uncover actionable insights that fuel smarter business growth.

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Chicago

Chicago has a diverse and growing talent pool and a robust tech ecosystem.

Partnered with The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)

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New York City

New York City is home to more than a half million college students and America’s largest metro economy.

Partnered with City University of New York (CUNY), Cornell Tech