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.

In collaboration with ‘Ignite Technology and Innovation Inc.,’ ‘The Blue Lacuna,’ and Lit and Love,’ the workshop is taking place on October 8, 2022, and is open to all Chicago students.

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Black at Microsoft (BAM) and Microsoft STEM Americas divisions are hosting a free STEM Workshop for Chicago Public School students on the South of Chicago. The workshop will feature cybersecurity experts who will draw 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, will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT 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, who has brought on board a panel of competent technology experts and cyber security specialists with in-depth knowledge about the importance s 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.

The panel will conduct 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. The team further added.

'It is a progressive step towards empowering our community. The importance of Cybersecurity is being reinforced every now and then. Through our free STEM workshop, students will meet STEM leaders, explore coding and cyber security concepts, discover connections to Computer Science that impact all areas of life, and learn from technology experts. It is a not to miss opportunity for our community students and we encourage to be part of it.'

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. .

To register for free, visit Ignite Technology and Innovation - STEM Cybersecurity Workshop Tickets, Sat, October 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite. For more details and information, head to their website.

About Microsoft STEM Americas and BAM Free STEM Workshop

Microsoft STEM Americas and Black at Microsoft BAM is conducting a free STEM Workshop for middle schoolers as their participation in the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month on October 8, 2022. 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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Contact Details

Website URL: jamilaparham.com

Contact Person: Jamila Parham

Email: info@jamilaparham.com

Location: Chicago, IL

Country: USA