Ignite and Black at Microsoft (BAM) Bring Free STEM Workshop to Students on the South Side of Chicago in Light of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Ignite and Black at Microsoft (BAM) Bring Free STEM Workshop to Students on the South Side of Chicago in Light of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Black at Microsoft (BAM) and Microsoft STEM Americas divisions hosted a free STEM Workshop for Chicago Public School students on the South of Chicago. The workshop will featured cybersecurity experts who drew attention to the importance cybersecurity to protect systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. According to Fortune, the need for cybersecurity professionals has been growing rapidly, even faster than companies can hire—and that demand is expected to continue. The goal of this programming is to expose thousands of students, parents, and educators to STEM curriculum and opportunities. The event, in collaboration with Ignite Technology and Innovation Inc., The Blue Lacuna, and Lit and Love, took place at Blue Lacuna (Ignite Works) 2150 South Canalport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608 United States.
The event's organizer is Jamila Parham, Local STEM Advocate, Owner of The Tech Unicorn, and Entrepreneur, brought on board a panel of competent technology experts and cyber security specialists with in-depth knowledge about the importance of taking calculated steps to reduce the risk of cyber attacks. The guest speakers featured include Senior Cybersecurity Risk Specialist at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago-Demetrius Davis, Department Chair at Illinois Tech College of Computing-Dr. Calvin Nobles, Managing Principle at Data Defenders-Cyrus Walker and Senior Security Consultant at Allstate-Diana Caldwell.he panel conducted in-person sessions with the Chicago students, introducing them to the tech world. Through the workshop, BAM and collaborators aim to bring exposure to tech to the community, which has previously been challenging due to a lack of diversity, resources, and funding.
Established in 1989, as the first Microsoft-sponsored employee resource group, Black at Microsoft BAM is one of Microsoft's longest-running Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), formed to unite Microsoft employees and allies in advancing African-American and Black communities by providing a platform, resources and opportunities. t It regularly collaborates with organizations working towards a similar goal to bring out events like free STEM workshops to empower the community.
About Microsoft STEM Americas and BAM Free STEM Workshop
Microsoft STEM Americas and Black at Microsoft BAM is a free STEM Workshop for middle schoolers as their participation in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The event managed by Jamila Parham is organized in collaboration with Ignite Technology and Innovation Inc., The Blue Lacuna and Lit and Love.
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