现在已经是第五年了, the Trinity Technology and Leadership Internship for Women empowers students by providing them with skills in technology and offering leadership experiences.
这一倡议是由 Ewa Syta，副教授 计算机科学 也是全球十大网赌正规平台的领导 创业中心和全球十大网赌正规平台 图书馆及资讯科技服务 (分割)领导. Syta说, “The internship leverages Trinity’s resources, as well as the remarkable commitment of our staff and faculty, to help increase the participation of women in technology, 特别是在行政层面.”
Mia Creane, 25岁, Vy Sa Nguyen, 26岁, 还有26岁的汉娜·萨菲 are the students participating in this internship program for the spring 2024 semester. 除了接受Syta的指导, the interns work closely with the LITS team to develop their skills and build connections through networking.
约翰米. Inghilterra, 全球十大网赌正规平台的信息安全主管, said that empowering college women in cybersecurity goes beyond technology. “It’s about fostering a collaborative space where diverse perspectives intersect with leadership,他说. ”在一起, we harness the cybersecurity framework as our guiding principle, enabling interns to drive tangible security improvements within our College infrastructure. Their invaluable contributions not only fortify our defenses, 也点燃了他们的激情, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital terrain with practical, 现实世界的经验.”
This internship also connects with external organizations and companies, particularly its sponsor, 混合路径, to offer additional resources and benefits to the student interns. 通过这种伙伴关系, 实习生可以获得学分, 学生们因他们的工作而获得津贴, as well as future potential summer opportunities with 混合路径.
The internship has proven to be a valuable learning experience for the three current interns. “I hope to learn as much about cybersecurity as I can and apply it later on in the future,萨菲说。. “I also hope to get to know more women in the field and develop a relationship with my fellow teammates.”
每年, the interns complete a collaborative technology project designed to contribute to the work of LITS and benefit the Trinity community. 今年, the interns are focused on exploring Identity and Access Management (IAM), a framework for the management of digital identities necessary to properly control access to an organization’s data and resources. 通过这个项目, they will advance their skills in information technology and cybersecurity with hands-on experience in various technology tools and cybersecurity processes, contributing to the development of more secure access control strategies at Trinity.
Another important aspect of this internship is the development of leadership skills. The program aims to cultivate strong female leaders capable of leading innovative solutions and driving positive change in the technology world. Syta emphasized the dual nature of leadership in technology, 声明, “A successful leader in tech possesses a blend of two distinct yet equally crucial skill sets. First, there’s the technical proficiency: deep-rooted knowledge and hands-on experience. 同样重要的是, 然而, is the leadership acumen: the ability to manage teams effectively, 沟通清楚, and foster an environment of collaboration and innovation.”
In addition to gaining hands-on technological and leadership experience, the student interns are given the opportunity to connect with female executives who are paving the way for diversity and inclusion in the tech field. Through interviews with successful female leaders in the technology industry, the interns learn the importance of networking and collaboration, while also developing internal connections within the field.
Creane说, “尤其是作为一名STEM领域的女性, it is so important that I be confident and self-assured going into this very male-dominated field. I am glad that a big piece of the internship is making sure that female students are prepared on all fronts for a career in the cybersecurity world.”
The skills the interns develop in this position will be applicable to their future endeavors, 不管他们选择什么样的职业道路. Nguyen说, “Because of all the resources contributing to my personal development, this internship is not only about cybersecurity itself, but it’s also about learning what other possibilities are available for my career. It’s mostly about learning, but I also want to connect with other people and network.”
The internship has expanded during its five years, accepting three students for the second time this year after a competitive application process. Even during the pandemic, the internship still continued in a virtual environment.
Syta说, “每年, we’ve honed our selection process and expanded the cohort, 把它塑造成今天的节目. Our students consistently deliver impactful projects that resonate within our community. As the internship and our students continue to evolve, I believe they mutually enrich this exceptional experience.”
