What’s coming up in 2024…

A word from Mahsa…

Kia ora <<First Name>>

2024 is here and in full swing! With the sun on full display, we’re actually getting a real summer, which is something to celebrate. It certainly makes staying inside on a computer quite difficult!

This year marks our 10th birthday — we’ve hit double digits! It has been a huge ride and we’re super excited to bring you one of our biggest years yet. In true She Sharp spirit, we’ll be holding a huge birthday bash to celebrate. Stay tuned 👀

We’re lining up some incredible sponsors for the new year and I can’t wait for you to see who’s coming on board. We understand that to help bridge the gender gap in STEM, we need to get creative. So, we’re moving firmly outside of our comfort zone to bring you something new and dynamic. It’s an interesting time in this space and while there are challenges, there are some real opportunities.

With that all said, I know that this year is going to be our best yet. Watch this space!

Ngā mihi nui

Mahsa McCauley
Founder and Chair
She Sharp Charitable Trust

Our 2024 Kickoff Event: International Womens Day 🎉

As we dive into 2024, our team is buzzing with excitement for our very first event of the year! Get ready to join us in a vibrant celebration of International Women's Day this March. Details are on the way, but for now, circle the date in your calendar – it's an event you won't want to miss! Stay tuned for more and we can't wait to see you there! 📅✨

🌟 Reflecting and Planning at our AGM!

Last week, we gathered for our Annual General Meeting – a pivotal moment to celebrate our incredible 2023 journey and strategize for an even more promising 2024 and beyond. The air was electric with anticipation as we discussed expanding our team, unveiling exciting new initiatives, and charting a course for what's shaping up to be one of our best years yet. Stay tuned for updates – the future is bright and full of possibilities at our AGM! 🚀✨

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She Sharp Bytes: Tech Trailblazers: A Conversation with Darya Koko and Knight Hou

Join She Sharp Podcast She#Bytes for a chat with Darya Koko, New Zealand’s Secure Coder of the Year 2023 and Knight Hou, founder of ReLab. Darya shares her global journey, while Knight unveils real estate tech's secrets. Delve into the intersection of software engineering and cybersecurity, relishing insights on cross-disciplinary collaboration. With advice on continuous learning, strategic networking, and time management, Darya and Knight are reshaping the digital landscape. Host Amy Ding guides you through this tech feast—a buffet you won't want to miss!

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Industry Gossip…

2024 may have just started, but there are already major news stories. Check them out:

The Tremendous Yet Troubled State of Gaming in 2024: Matthew Ball looks into the dichotomy of the gaming industry in 2023: a year of unparalleled triumphs and tribulations. The gaming sphere witnessed an unprecedented surge with releases like "Alan Wake 2" and "Diablo IV", alongside groundbreaking hardware like Meta’s Quest 3, yet it grappled with alarming layoffs. Companies like Niantic and Epic Games saw significant workforce cuts, underlining a paradox where the industry's booming influence and innovation contrast starkly with its internal financial and employment struggles.
Here are 10 early-career scientists you should know about in 2023: This insightful article introduces a cadre of trailblazing scientists who are early or mid-way in their careers, yet already making significant waves in their respective fields. From groundbreaking research on climate change to pioneering studies in human evolution, brain research, and the exploration of alien atmospheres, these ten individuals are not just at the forefront of scientific innovation, they're redefining it.