ChiTechForGood

A blog for those who wish to share ideas and thoughts around using technology for social impact in Chicago Email below to submit your article ⬇️

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

Ever wonder what a hackathon looks like from the perspective of the beneficiary of the great work? @ChiTechForGood hears from UtmostU's Shayna Balting, Data Narrator, on the topic: https://t.co/Lkrx9Oywn4

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

Everyone knows that zoos are a major attraction in many cities. Did you know about the science that takes place at zoos like Lincoln Park Zoo? LPZ is transforming the way that zoos & aquariums are recording & studying animal behavior. See ChiTech For Good: https://t.co/EsAAybhYrI

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

Social impact startups can learn a lot from @Darren_Riley's journey to build JustAir, providing the means for neighborhood environmental justice and clean air. See his interview at https://t.co/AKsGyoHQhB

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

Thursday 7/14 is @ITKAN_Chicago‘s July 2022 Virtual Open Members Meeting. Join us to talk about career transformation and what we learned last month about Virtual Reality. Register > https://t.co/sTYvQDarJC #ITcareers #VR

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

Social impact startups can learn a lot from @Darren_Riley's journey to build JustAir, providing the means for neighborhood environmental justice and clean air. See his interview at https://t.co/AKsGyoHQhB

[Rachel Arfa @Rachel_Arfa]

Check out this great panel on inclusive employment for people with disabilities hosted by @AspireOrg. @MOPDChicago is proud to be a co-sponsor.

[Equiticity @equiticity]

We are looking for a grant writer experienced with the arts, placemaking, or mobility for an immediate, short term, two week assignment. Compensation avail.

Please contact @theycallmeOboi directly ASAP in case you or someone you know is interested.

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

Tomorrow in Humboldt Park! Sunny, warm, and a good chance of learning about your community's air quality! Join @Microsoft and @buildchicago

[Microsoft Research @MSFTResearch]

Join @Microsoft’s #EcoPod @BuildChicago for #EarthDay events on 4/23. The pop-up lab brings residents together with scientists and community organizations to help understand and translate environmental data to shape a healthier city for all. #projecteclipse #urbaninnovation

[Adam Hecktman @AdamHecktman]

Come hang out with us and our good friends at @buildchicago tomorrow in Humboldt Park! Should be a great day!

[Adam Hecktman @AdamHecktman]

The @ChicagoBears embrace technology for social impact.

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

I met with Justin Stahl, VP of IT for the Chicago Bears, & Joshua Coakley from the non-profit Target Area. Both represent tight, scrappy, and focused teams. Learn about their partnership to leverage technology for the public good of Chicago's communities.
https://t.co/ED07rfk0PY

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

Join @ITKAN_Chicago Th, 3/10 for an open members meeting. They’ll discuss training for IT careers & will get members set up with their new Microsoft Teams site. Register > https://t.co/iNCcZJIh8O #ITcareers #MSTeams

[Chi Hack Night @chihacknight]

Tune in tomorrow at 7pm CST to hear from Cook County Commissioner @KBMorrison15! He'll discuss his time in office, particularly his role as Chairman of the Technology and Innovation Committee, and @cookcountygov’s technology plans in 2022.

https://t.co/zShqidVVYr

[ITKAN Chicago @ITKAN_Chicago]

One of our members, @GeriseKendrick shares resources that she used in her own career journey. Check them out on @ChiTechForGood https://t.co/onuknNrXlN

[ISTC - Education @ISTCeducation]

ISTC Education celebrates our students' achievements in each program, and next up (drumroll please) - save the date for our Student Research Showcase, on May 19th @TechNexus. This event celebrates student independent research, student choice and voice, and mentor collaboration.

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

Passion for technology for its assistive capabilities, and passion for technology for its career potential. See how @ITKAN_Chicago 's Nisarg Thakkar views both: https://t.co/TSBTZKoY1F

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

At this Thursday's @ITKAN_Chicago meeting speakers from @JolietJrCollege & @ChiCityColleges will highlight how Community Colleges continue to evolve their offerings to assist IT Professionals in transforming their skills. Register > https://t.co/rC7LJPnWbt

[Kristen Sonday @kristensonday]

Calling all Black/Latinx founder friends in Chicago- today's the last day to get in your app for @longjumpfund's next round of funding. Apply by tonight at 11:59 PM for $100k in capital, and an extensive network of advisors: https://t.co/zQC0zypi2a

[ITKAN Chicago @ITKAN_Chicago]

"My advice to people with disabilities is to keep staying true to yourselves, keep trying to advance your careers and you got this." From @GeriseKendrick's Journey > https://t.co/D34c3IW3z4

[ChiTechForGood @ChiTechForGood]

Let's fill the pipeline with Chicago-based justice reform organizations! #JusticeReform

[Adam Hecktman @AdamHecktman]

RT @merisahw: APPLY NOW: Are you a nonprofit doing front-end criminal justice reform work? @Microsoft & @UrbanInstitute are funding our next round of Catalyst Grantees! Check out the details and apply now! https://t.co/2W2t3iuDbZ