A Pivot For the Culture – Episode 047

Episode 47 - A Pivot For the Culture Host: Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen Guest: Bethlehem Mesfin Twitter: .@BettyMes_ Episode Description: Meet friend of the podcast, Bethlehem Mesfin, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science. Learn about her shift into tech and how a need for community lead to co-founding Code 4 the Culture. Betty’s Bio- Bethlehem Mesfin is a graduate student at Northeastern University, pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science. Driven by her passion for building products for all, she transitioned from a career in business into the world of computing. Bethlehem earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, with dual concentrations in Marketing and Leadership & Consulting, from Binghamton University (SUNY). Bethlehem is a co-founder and former co-president of Code4TheCulture, a student-led organization dedicated to creating a supportive and safe community for Black and Latinx Graduate students in Computer Science. She currently serves on the Code4TheCulture Alumni Advisory Board and is a GEM University Fellow.

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The Institute for African-American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (iAAMCS), a national resource for all African-American computer science students and faculty, launches a new podcast in collaboration with the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), a non-profit that works to increase women’s meaningful participation in computing. Modern Figures Podcast (modernfigurespodcast.com) guest stars Black women in computing who share their stories and perspectives on technical, societal, and personal topics. Geared toward high school and college students, each guest also highlights the interestingly relatable, pivotal moments along their journey in computing.