The new Tech Scholars program is taking aim at inequity in Philly’s tech job pipeline.
Philadelphia Robotics Coalition, which Walker leads, brings hands-on STEM education to Black, brown and girl students who have traditionally been left out of the tech workforce. Yes, sometimes that involves LEGOs.
Plus, info on federal aid for venue operators, the 2021 Timmy Awards, and a Verizon accelerator focused on innovation supporting people with disabilities.
Zoe Wolfe was the SaaS company’s first intern. Now, she’s a full-time software engineer.
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In 2020, Philadelphia was home to nearly 20,000 life science professionals, and that number will grow in the next five years. A new JLL report provides plenty of data behind the region's life sciences industry.
It's a partnership between Philadelphia's Parks and Rec Department and Nerd Street Gamers. "This is about access to technology," said John Fazio, the esports company's founder and CEO.
After scanning a QR code, the platform takes fans to unique digital experiences set up by the artists. "The long-term vision of Plynth is to help all creators offer products that bridge the real and the virtual," said founder Jono Matusky.
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