Category: She Tech Inspiration
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License Plate Cameras: Who Is Responsible for the Data and Who Is Checking?
By Jessie Richards | Research reviewed October 4, 2026. When license plate cameras go up around your city, who is responsible for the information they collect? And who is checking that it is not being misused? I started researching automated license plate readers for an ethics assignment. What began as a question about cameras became…
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My First DEF CON: I Finally Get It
This year, I finally made it to DEF CON for the first time. I had heard so much about DEF CON before going. The villages, the talks, the challenges, the people, and the general chaos of trying to fit everything into a few days. But I don’t think I really understood what DEF CON was…
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You Don’t Have to Work in Tech to Support Women in Tech
You don’t need a technical job title.You don’t need to be a woman.You don’t even need to understand how code works. If you believe in equity, respect, and inclusion — you already have what it takes to support women in tech. Being an ally isn’t about who you are or what you do for a…
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How to Build Real IT Experience Before You Ever Get the Title
Breaking into IT can feel impossible when every job wants “3+ years of experience”… but nobody tells you how to get that experience in the first place. The truth is, most of us don’t start by walking into a job with a fancy title — we start by experimenting, breaking things, fixing them, and teaching…
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Fal.Con 2025: My Experience as a Second-Year Attendee
This was my second year attending Fal.Con, and I have to say — they really know how to step things up each year. I believe the conference doubled in size, growing from about 4,000 attendees in 2024 to over 8,000 this year. The energy was absolutely electric, and it’s clear that Fal.Con is becoming one…
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Speaking Up As A Women In Tech
Speaking up at work can be a challenge for a lot of people. Add in being one of the only women in the room and the one with the least amount of experience because you’re just starting your career, and the thought of raising your voice can feel nearly impossible. Whether it’s during a team…
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Why I started She Tech Collective
Hey everyone! 👋It’s about time I introduce the face behind She Tech Collective… me! 💻✨ Four years ago, I left a comfortable (but complacent) supervisor role to take an entry-level IT help desk position. I had just bought my first house, had only completed about two semesters of college, and was ready for something more…