Researchers and entrepreneurs in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics emphasized the social impact of the technologies at the day-long “TechCrunch Sessions: Robotics […]
EDGE in Tech
Nostrum Project: All-woman team constructs clever commentary in CITRIS Invention Lab
A mysterious white box welcomes users with a sign that reads, “Feeling inadequate? Come on over.” If you put your hand into it, a glowing […]
CITRIS 2019 Seed Funding Awards Announced
Competitive teams from the campuses of CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at UC Berkeley, Santa Cruz, Merced, Davis, and Davis Health submitted proposals for collaborative […]
Women in Tech on the Future of AI
Artificial intelligence is one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S., yet a well-documented gender gap in the field deters talent, diminishes potential, and can […]
Q&A with new NanoLab faculty director
Constance Chang-Hasnain, Berkeley Engineering’s associate dean for strategic alliances, and John R. Whinnery Distinguished Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, took the helm […]
Nanolab high-school intern now first-year Golden Bear
A former Berkeley High School intern in the Berkeley Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory Summer Internship Program has returned to campus as an undergraduate.
Berkeley City Councilmembers Tour CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at UC Berkeley
Berkeley City Councilmembers Tour CITRIS and learn about ways CITRIS is advancing information technology in the interest of society. Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin and City […]
Announcing new directors for expanded programs
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute are pleased to introduce new directors coming on board to support an expanded set of programs for the multicampus institute, […]
2019 Women in Tech Symposium on the Future of AI
The Women in Tech Symposium on the Future of AI has a new date: March 8, 2019 – International Women’s Day. Women in Tech: The […]
2019 Women in Tech Initiative Athena Awards announced
Inventors, academics, STEM advocates, and civic technology researchers are among the winners of this year’s Women in Tech Initiative Athena Awards, which recognize those who […]
Job Opportunity: Women in Technology Program Director
Join us in advocating for inclusion in technology. We’re hiring a Program Director for our Women in Technology Initiative.
Investing in the Bank of Hysteria
In the CITRIS Tech Museum in Sutardja Dai Hall, a new exhibit is designed to encourage “womxn, femmes, and gender-nonconforming community members” to express and share their anger. “The Bank of Hysteria Toll-free Rage Hotline” enables visitors to vent their thoughts at what looks like an automated teller screen, via text-message or phone. Then the installation prints out transcriptions of these messages into an overflowing crate of “rage receipts” below.
Athena Awards cap 2017 Women in Tech symposium
The 2017 Women in Tech Symposium gathered 150 women and allies gathered in Santa Clara on November 30 to celebrate those who aim to increase the participation of women in tech.
FEMTech: Berkeley’s First Campuswide Tech Club for Women
FEMTech, UC Berkeley’s first campuswide tech club for women is featured in UC Berkeley News. FEMTech is supported by our Tech for Social Good program and […]
Women in Tech: A Symposium on Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Join us on November 30 for Women in Tech: A Symposium on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Despite evidence suggesting that diverse leadership teams can benefit workplace […]
Accelerating Momentum For Women and Girls in Science
What can be done to advance participation of women and girls in science? Participation by women in scientific research is rising — women now outnumber […]
Berkeley Innovators Present: “She Started It” Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Join the CITRIS for a film screening of “She Started It,” a new documentary film that follows five trailblazing young female entrepreneurs through their journeys […]
CITRIS announces recipients of the inaugural Athena Awards for Women in Technology
To recognize the accomplishments of technology leaders and organizations fostering interest in computer science for the next generation of women and girls, CITRIS and the […]
Women in Technology Symposium: Recognizing Leaders, Inspiring the Next Generation
Wednesday, October 5, 2016, 11:30am-6:00pmBanatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai Hall, UC BerkeleyRegister here > Gender diversity among leadership teams and the broader workforce offers demonstrated advantages for innovative […]
Motherhood and Raspberry Pi: Challenges for Mothers in Technology
The lack of gender diversity in technology fields has become a hot topic of late, for good reason. Women and girls are under-represented in computer […]