Digital Works, a Connected Nation initiative, Women’s History Month blog series Fort Campbell, Kentucky (March 24, 2022) — The pandemic has changed so much about how we live our lives, including the way we work and earn a living. The shift to work-from-home brought many challenges, and presented opportunities at the same time. Lawanda Little was able to take advantage …
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Rosie the Riveter Day
Nashville, Tennessee (March 21, 2022) — “We Can Do It!” What does that saying mean to you? To many people in America, it means hope, strength, and community. This iconic saying is portrayed by the image of the working woman, Rosie the Riveter. And today, that’s who we are celebrating. On March 14, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives designated …
Chasing a dream: military spouse finds a way to pursue career goals while taking care of her family
Digital Works, a Connected Nation initiative, Women’s History Month blog series Fort Campbell, Kentucky (March 17, 2022) – As a kid, how did you answer the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Now imagine that, against the odds and after interruptions beyond your control, you achieve your dream. That is the story of military spouse …
For working moms, the struggle is real – but worth it
Evans City, Pennsylvania (March 16, 2022) – Women’s History Month is a time to focus on the progress women have made and the challenges we have overcome. I could easily begin naming the inspirational women who have achieved greatness in politics, sports, science, and so much more. It is easy to look at changemakers like Rosa Parks, Madeline Albright, Florence …
Own your reality: Military spouse encourages women to step out of career comfort zones
Digital Works, a Connected Nation initiative, Women’s History Month blog series Fort Campbell, Kentucky (March 10, 2022) – The path to employment can be filled with twists, turns, and unexpected hurdles. This journey can be especially challenging for military spouses due to constant moving around, living in communities with limited growth-focused career opportunities, and the often-overlooked responsibilities that fall on …
How a national nonprofit is demonstrating ways to #BreakTheBias in technology
Louisville, Kentucky (March 8, 2022) – Happy International Women’s Day (IWD) — a day that falls within the second week of Women’s History Month. That’s for a very good reason. As we take time throughout the month of March to both recognize and celebrate the historic contributions of women, we must also challenge ourselves, our communities, and our workplaces to …
Women’s History Month: Let’s take a moment to step into the Internet Hall of Fame
Fort Campbell, KY (March 26, 2021) –Here you will find some of the most influential people in the world of broadband. Some are computer scientists, mathematicians or engineers, while many others are inventors, business leaders, and forward thinkers with dreams and a passion for technology. Today’s focus is inductee Elizabeth “Jake” Feinler, an American information scientist. She was the first …
It’s time for even more women to take on tech
Bowling Green, Kentucky (March 22, 2021) – A trend emerges every year when Connected Nation’s staff marks Women’s History Month—stories emerge of women who have had a huge impact on technology that we use in our everyday lives. From the world’s first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace, to the current CEO at YouTube and one of Google’s first employees, Susan Wojcicki, women have …
Great Women of Connected Nation
Bowling Green, KY (March 16, 2021) – There are many amazing women with whom I work every day at Connected Nation. So many, in fact, that it is challenging to pick only a few to highlight. I could choose to tell you about the two women who make me look like I’m really good at my job: Samantha Bailey and …
The first computer programmer: Ada Lovelace
Fort Campbell, KY (March 12, 2021) – In the 1840s, Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (also known as Ada Lovelace) spent countless hours corresponding with a fellow mathematician regarding an invention of sorts she was attempting to bring to life. Despite being a woman, Lovelace was asked to contribute thoughts and suggestions on the project. In the 1840s, such a thing was rarely seen, …