ATW - Albany Chapter Media

2006 - October - Local RPI Student Receives $1,000 Scholarship from ATW Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute junior Elizabeth Delouse (class of 2008), a dual major in Psychology and Computer & Systems Engineering, has been awarded a “Great Minds” scholarship from the Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW)

2006 – January - Times Union Article announces ATW Tech Valley’s official launch of GREAT MINDS program with pilot event held at Albanynanotech; also view additional photos from the event

2005 – November – In conjunction with ATW’s Silicon Valley Meets Tech Valley - IT & Biotech Experts event, Jack Aernecke interviews Tama Olver for the Business Forward TV show.

2005 – March – Benita Zahn, co-anchor of NewsChannel 13 Live at 5 moderates NYS Holistic & Integrative Health Care Symposium, Donna O’Leary, ATW – Tech Valley President interview at the event

May 1, 2004 - Tech Valley Times Anniversary Party Draws 300+ - Tech Valley Times

Alliance of Technology & Women was an event sponsor, leadership team member Michelle Goodwine gave a background on our mission. Pictured: ATW's Jackie Brunet and Michelle Goodwine sings the praises for the Alliance of Technology and Women. view article and photos (1 MB)

View entire Tech Valley Times (7 MB)

April 12, 2004 - Women's leadership forum to begin tour in Albany, Capital District Business Review

April 1, 2004 – ATW hosts “Most Philanthropic” Award at TechConnex Software Awards Luncheon

Award goes to VersaTrans Solutions, Inc.

February 23, 2004 - Business women panelists to discuss local impact of technology, Capital District Business Review

November 11, 2003 - Women's technology group to discuss nanotech, Capital District Business Review

September 2003 – “Are Girls Ready for the Technology of Tomorrow”, Hudson Valley Parenting Magazine

“Even high school girls who like math and science, take advanced courses, and do well in them…[however] girls are turned off by the computer culture that still brings to mind geeky guys, in dark rooms, glued to monitors…[girls] want other things in life. They want a husband and some kids and a dog. They want to leave work at a decent hour and still be a human being”, Bettyjo Bouchey, President ‘02-‘04

May 19, 2003 - Technology group for women to hold event May 21, Capital District Business Review

April, 2003 – ATW brings Dr. Sharon Nunes, Vice President, Emerging Business at IBM's Research Center to the Tech Valley Summit II.

February 2003 – “ATW calls for three volunteer directors to educate girls about technology careers”, finePrint

“If we are to continue making a success of Tech Valley, we need to recruit girls into technology as early as possible. With two-thirds of girls being actively discouraged out of science and technology careers before they leave high school, it is imperative we redress this balance”, Bettyjo Bouchey, President ‘02-‘04

February 23, 2003 – “Networking Vital Tool for High-Tech Industry”, Schenectady Gazette

There are people who will be coming to the region for biotech and nanotech positions…[networking] won’t be about just business, but about who’s your doctor, who’s your dentist…people are going to need [networking] to learn about this region”, Donna O’Leary, Vice President, ’03-‘04

January 24-30, 2003 – “Local group will encourage girls in tech careers”, Capital District Business Review

“We are committed to hosting programs for young women to access positive roles models in technology fields”, Bettyjo Bouchey, President ’02-‘-04

January 20, 2003 – “Women's group told girls discouraged away from science”, Capital District Business Review

January 20, 2003 – “ATW: We need to grow more Tech Valley girls”, finePrint

“We are building alliances with businesses and local non-profit organizations to ensure an adequate mentoring focus is available for professionals moving through their careers as well as for young women studying technology”, Bettyjo Bouchey, President ‘02-‘04

January 15, 2003 – “Tech event to focus on opportunities for women and girls”, www.techvalley.com

“We are excited to be part of the ATW organization and look forward to providing Tech Valley with a forum to support women and men in the technology field”, Bettyjo Bouchey President ‘02-‘04

ALBANY (December 10, 2002) - New Technology Organization to Benefit Tech Valley in New Year

The New York Tech Valley Chapter of the Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW) will hold its first meeting on January 15, 2003. The ATW is a dynamic new, non-profit, national organization that is headquartered in Dallas, TX, and has local chapters from Washington state to Washington DC.