Pittsburgh - June 21, 2023 — WomenTech Network, a global community dedicated to inspiring women to succeed in technology, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science and Tepper School of Business. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to foster diversity and inclusion within the technology industry.
The inaugural event of the partnership — which is open to everyone interested in product management — is set to take place on June 28 at 11 a.m. EDT. Named "Cracking into Product Management", this will be an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session featuring alumni from Carnegie Mellon's Master of Science in Product Management (MSPM) program. The event will be conducted virtually, providing an opportunity for participants worldwide to gain invaluable insights from product management alumni.
By joining forces, WomenTech Network and Carnegie Mellon aim to leverage their collective expertise and resources to empower aspiring leaders in technology and advance their opportunities. The partnership will facilitate the development of impactful initiatives, programs, and events that promote gender equality and provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the technology sector.
"We are thrilled to partner with Carnegie Mellon University," said Anna Radulovski, CEO and Founder of WomenTech Network. "Carnegie Mellon’s esteemed reputation, academic excellence, and commitment to fostering innovation aligns perfectly with our mission of empowering women in technology. Together, we will make great strides in creating a more inclusive and equitable industry."
The collaboration will involve various joint initiatives aimed at bridging the gender gap in the technology field and equipping people with the tools and support they need to excel in their careers to assume leadership positions. Throughout this partnership, WomenTech Network will actively promote the Master of Science in Product Management (MSPM) program at Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science and Tepper School of Business, which offers a one-year curriculum to launch careers in product management. With a focus on design, tech, and business leadership skills, the MSPM program equips students for success in the field. Graduates secure roles like Product Manager, Technical Product Manager, and Senior Product Manager across various industries. The program is suitable for individuals with technical backgrounds and those from other disciplines.
"Carnegie Mellon’s Master of Science in Product Management program is thrilled to partner with WomenTech Network, sparking a powerful collaboration to advance gender diversity in technology," stated Brad Eiben, Executive Director, Master of Science in Product Management. "We will leverage our respective strengths to empower aspiring leaders to shape the future of the industry. Diversity among students has been one of MSPM’s unique strengths, and we believe partnering with WomenTech Network will be a strong, strategic step in continuing to build tremendously successful product managers.”
This partnership will enable WomenTech Network and Carnegie Mellon to amplify their impact on a global scale. By harnessing their combined networks, expertise, and resources, they aim to create a lasting legacy of opportunities within the technology sector.
About WomenTech Network
WomenTech Network is the world's leading community for women in tech with more than 7,000 Global Ambassadors representing 172 countries. 70,000 tech leaders have collaborated with the network to date in order to cultivate a diverse global network that reaches 3.5 million people. WomenTech Network strives to empower women in tech through leadership development, professional growth, and mentorship programs. WomenTech Network hosts regular career networking events and a global tech conference for members to connect with like-minded professionals and learn about job opportunities at leading companies that value diversity.
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About Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business
The Tepper School of Business, located in the heart of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, embodies a forward-thinking culture and the spirit of innovation. From artificial intelligence to intelligent systems, the Tepper School is the birthplace of the data-informed and human-driven approach to business. Designed to educate leaders for the Intelligent Future, the Tepper School is ranked among the world’s top business schools by leading business publications. The school offers a STEM-certified MBA program, MS degrees in Product Management, Business Analytics and Computational Finance; undergraduate degrees in business and economics; a Ph.D. program; and executive education for professionals and their organizations. Learn more about Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business.
About Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science
The School of Computer Science (SCS) at Carnegie Mellon University continues to lead the world in all facets of computing and artificial intelligence education and research. The school comprises seven world-renowned academic units including Computational Biology, Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Software and Societal Systems Departments along with Human-Computer Interaction, Language Technologies and Robotics Institutes.
About Carnegie Mellon University’s Master of Science in Product Management
The award-winning MS in Product Management program is offered as a joint venture between Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business and School of Computer Science. Unlike other paths toward product management, it combines master’s level business, design, technology, and leadership coursework and hands-on experience to prepare students for their PM careers.
