O-Penn Mic
Name: O-Penn Mic Category: Discussion Series Type: Weekly Tech Discussions Summary - oneliner: A women-exclusive weekly discussion series fostering tech confidence and knowledge sharing across campus communities. Purpose: To boost women's participation and confidence in tech-related fields through regular discussions, learning, and project sharing.
How:
Weekly topic release in WIT Leads group and via email
Participants review provided learning resources
Online discussions with video capability
Bi-weekly offline meetups for in-depth discussions
Project work based on weekly topics
Sharing and voting on best projects
Expected outcome:
Increased confidence among women in tech discussions
Enhanced knowledge of various tech topics
Development of presentation and discussion skills
Creation of a supportive community for women in tech
Completion of practical projects related to discussion topics
How to measure impact:
Participation rates in online and offline discussions
Number and quality of projects completed
Feedback from participants on confidence levels and knowledge gained
Increase in women's participation in larger tech events (e.g., Useless Projects, Tink Her Hack)
Long-term tracking of participants' involvement in tech fields
Pre-project checklist:
Set up WIT Leads group and campus WIT WhatsApp groups
Prepare initial set of weekly topics and resources
Arrange online discussion platform
Brief WIT Leads on facilitation techniques
Create project evaluation criteria
Post-project checklist:
Collect and analyze participant feedback
Document best practices for discussions and projects
Showcase top projects from each week
Evaluate the need for adjustments in format or content
Plan for integration of learnings into larger events
Curated by: TinkerHub Foundation
Ideal audience: Women students interested in technology, from beginners to advanced levels, across all 36 campus communities.
Resource Links:
O Penn Mic Edition 3- Generic Topic: Building side hustle while in college(no doc reference, open flow)
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