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How 1PHL will continue to drive tech equity
For the first time, 1Philadelphia joined Technical.ly as a co-producer of Philly Tech Week, hosting networking and resources-oriented events. It’s a part of what they already do, and leading PTW only furthers its mission campaigning for a more equitable approach to tech, said Danae Mobley.
Mobley joined me on Technical.ly Speaking, a monthly segment on WURD Radio’s “Reality Check,” hosted by Tonya Pendleton. She discussed 1PHL’s mission to get more people interested in tech and why its important to include people of color in the conversation.
➡️ Read more about 1PHL’s mission to create a more equitable tech community
This MLB legend is supporting STEM education
The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation launched a STEM initiative in 2016. So far, it has built over 525 fully operational, turnkey STEM centers in 23 states and 22 district-wide public school systems, impacting over 211,000 kids.
Philadelphia is one of the cities that the foundation hopes to build more STEM Centers in the future, Cal Ripken Jr. said. The centers are designed for youth organizations and schools to get students interested in STEM through hands-on learning.
➡️ Read more Cal Ripken Jr.’s organization creating opportunities in STEM
News Incubator: What else to know today
• Ben Franklin Technology Partners released its 2023 Impact Report. The report found that Ben Franklin supported 1,827 companies statewide. [Ben Franklin/Technical.ly]
• AI at Wharton is hosting its AI and Future of Work Conference this week. This is the second AI focused conference the program has hosted, with its AI Horizons webinar series in between. [AI at Wharton/Technical.ly]
• The University City Science Center is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the FirstHand program, which provides STEM education experiences to middle and high schoolers. [The Science Center]
• Medicus Pharma completed a $5.2 million round of financing and is thinking about an IPO later this year. The Conshohocken-based company is developing a skin cancer treatment. [Philly Biz Journal]
🗓️ On the Calendar
Sarah Huffman is a 2022-2024 corps member for Report for America, an initiative of The Groundtruth Project that pairs young journalists with local newsrooms. This position is supported by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.Before you go...
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