SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Women Forward in Technology Scholarship Program, now in its second year, today announced the recipients of nine $3000 scholarships to women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Sponsored by Distil Networks, Amazon Web Services, Cooley, Foundry Group, HelpScout, MOZ, Offleash PR and Yesware, the scholarship fund awards individual scholarships to undergraduate and graduate women attending accredited universities across the United States. This year, more than 150 applicants from over 125 universities applied for scholarships to be used directly toward educational advancement.
“In 2016, Distil Networks signed the White House-sponsored Tech Inclusion Pledge, committing the company to take concrete action to make the technology workforce more representative of the American people and, as a result, established the Women Forward in Technology Scholarship Program to increase diversity in our community and shed light on inequity challenges facing this industry,” said Stephani Martin, Vice President of People Operations at Distil Networks. “This year’s recipients represent a wide-range of women pursuing careers in STEM, despite systemic disadvantages. It is inspiring to witness the motivation and determination driving this group of women, and we are thrilled to contribute to their educational success.”
2018 Scholarship Recipients
- Alice Gelman, Biology, Tufts University
- Alisa Hathaway, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Amanda Horne, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Heather Hava, Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
- Jasmin Zelaya, Mechanical Engineering, Binghamton University
- Jessica Yu, Environmental Science Hydrology, California State University, Los Angeles
- Katya Arquilla, Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
- Mehvish Hashmi, Business and Information Systems, New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Winnona Li, Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
"The Women Forward in Technology scholarship recognizes that women in STEM bear an acute burden to maintain a constant, tireless push toward equality,” said Katya Arquilla, scholarship recipient and graduate student at the University of Colorado, Boulder. “I – and all women in STEM – work to help realize a world where women in technology will not have to question their position or doubt themselves, and I look forward to the near future when this will be a reality."
Scholarship Program At-A-Glance:
- Multiple scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each will be awarded each year.
- Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply.
- Applicants must be accepted into, or currently enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the US, in a STEM field.
- Applicants must complete a 1,000-word essay, present educational transcripts and deliver one letter of recommendation.
The next scholarship program will open on March 1, 2019 and the winners will be announced in mid-August, 2019. To learn more about this program, or to apply, please visit: https://www.distilnetworks.com/women-forward-in-technology-scholarship/
To meet select recipients from 2017, please visit: https://resources.distilnetworks.com/wfit-scholoarship-recipients
About Women Forward in Technology Scholarship Program
Sponsored by Distil Networks, Amazon Web Services, Cooley, Foundry Group, HelpScout, MOZ, Offleash PR and Yesware, the Women Forward in Technology Scholarship Program promotes diversity within the STEM workforce. The program is designed to encourage women to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or math, minimizing the gender gap. The program awards multiple $3,000 scholarships to female graduate and undergraduate students annually. For more information or to make a donation, please visit https://www.distilnetworks.com/women-forward-in-technology-scholarship/.
About Distil Networks
Distil Networks, the global leader in bot mitigation, protects websites, mobile apps, and APIs from automated threats. Fraudsters, hackers, and competitors use bots to commit online fraud, break into customer accounts, and gain an unfair competitive advantage. As the sheer volume, sophistication, and business damage of these attacks grow, bots put a costly strain on IT staff and resources. Only Distil’s unique, more holistic approach provides the vigilant service, superior technology, and industry expertise needed for full visibility and control over this abusive traffic. The Distil team pioneered bot mitigation in 2011, and has been leading the way ever since. With Distil, there is finally a defense against automated attacks that is as adaptable and vigilant as the threat itself.
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