EquitableTech Open Source Workshop — Houston
Hi, Open Source Bridge!
We’re happy to sponsor the final OSB conference. Please meet EquitableTech.org founder, Alberto Roca, at the OSS Diversity unconference session. Our first OpenHatch-like workshop is described below. Learn more about our new project from this paper.
Texas Southern University
Saturday April 28, 2018
TSU students! Come learn about Open Source Software (OSS) at our FREE 1-day workshop. Our new project, EquitableTech, is partnering with the TSU Computer Science Department to produce this event. Workshop details will be emailed to those selected for the event. Direct questions to .
We thank our Sponsors.
Students, Why Participate?
- Lunch will be provided
- Tech companies now look for OSS skills
- Learn about open source software
- Overcome OSS “newcomer” concerns
- Learn about collaborative software projects, version control, & other skills/tools
- Learn about paid internships
- “GitHub is the new resume” — OSS projects document your skills
- Network with tech professionals
- EquitableTech can help your job search
Photos & Social Media
Speakers & Facilitators
Shauna Gordon-McKeon, Lead Instructor
Former Coordinator, OpenHatch
Alberto Roca, PhD, Host & Facilitator
Director, EquitableTech
Executive Director, DiverseScholar
Ulysses Dotson, Facilitator
TSU Computer Science Adjunct Instructor
Lester Buck, Facilitator
Owner, Compact Data
OSS Diversity Advocacy
Learn about Dr. Roca’s open source diversity work:
- essay: Open Source Opportunities
- peer-reviewed article: Announcing EquitableTech
- NCWIT seminar: Open Source Diversity
- #DisruptingBias18 slides: EquitableTech Activities
Slides about EquitableTech Project
Sponsors, Partners, & Acknowledgements
To sponsor EquitableTech activities, use donate button or email .
Student Registration Form
Extended Deadline: Wednesday April 25
Space constraints limit the number of participants so please register soon. Tech professionals who would like to volunteer as a facilitator should email us at . Registration below is for students.
last updated 28-Jun-2018