by asli
22. August 2009 12:53
LIVING WIKI: This means that this blog post will get updated frequently with more content.
During the MSDN Roadshow today, after my presentation on ASP.NET 4.0 and Visual Studio 2010, I spoke about the declining trend of female technologists (more on that later). I counted 67 people in the room, 6 of which were female. This includes myself and Caroline.
Afterwards, I was approached by a gentleman who has a 19 year old daughter who is looking for resources and programs from Microsoft for young ladies interested in software development.
Here are some programs for young ladies who are interested in software technology.
| If you are….. | ….you would like… | …because it will…. |
| a student | DreamSpark | give you access to free software development tools and training offers |
| university student | Microsoft IT Academy Student Pass | special
no-cost online learning opportunity for university students
in technical studies. |
| a college student about to enter the professional world | Students to Business | give you information about internships and jobs for students |
| an innovator and inventor student | ImagineCup | help you make a difference in the world |
| a female technologist – beginner or experienced | WomenBuild | connect you with people looking to grow female leadership within the software industry |
| underemployed or unemployed looking for retooling | Thrive | enhance your technical skills, advance your career. These strategies and skills will not only help you succeed now, but place you in a position to excel during the brighter times ahead |
| faculty or student on a campus | MSDN Academic Alliance | easiest and most inexpensive
way for students and faculty in the technology and design
fields to get the latest Microsoft software you need right on
campus |
| an entrepreneur | BizSpark | give you access to free software development tools for start-up companies |
Thanks to Jana Butler for this list of technical TechNet resources for those looking to get into software development.
| Technical Resources | Detail |
| How Do I Videos | These short 10- to 15-minute videos focus on specific tasks and show you how to accomplish them step-by-step using Microsoft products and technologies. |
| TechNet Webcasts | TechNet Webcasts are 60-to-90–minute live broadcasts featuring interactive technical presentations, product demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions presented by an expert on Microsoft technology, the industry, or both |
| TechNet Podcasts | Listen to Microsoft webcast and media content whenever and wherever you want. You can stream or download these audio podcasts on your favorite podcast software or mobile device |
| Virtual Labs | Quickly evaluate and test Microsoft's newest server products through a series of guided, hands-on labs you can complete in 90 minutes or less |
| eLearning Snacks | Learning Snacks are short, interactive presentations about popular topics created by Microsoft Learning experts. |
| TechNet Forums | Answers from the community on a variety of topics |
| TechNet Radio | TechNet Radio is an Internet radio show with content for IT professionals. It features the latest information from Microsoft insiders and industry luminaries, as well as profiles of leading companies |
| TechNet Product Downloads | TechNet offers you a robust evaluation experience through downloadable beta and trial software. |
| TechNet Edge | TechNet Edge is a place where IT professionals go to get the inside scoop on the latest and greatest technologies |
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