This is the latest post in our series, TwitterPowerhouses, which focuses on the contributions of people who've helped to expand, influence, and redefine how we view social networking.
We agree with the words of author Nina Krebs: "A woman with drive and commitment to make something happen doesn't do well with restrictive comments like 'This is the way we've always done it.'" This can be seen in the achievements of Jeannette Rankin, Mary Church Terrell, Alicia Dickerson Montemayor, Sheryl Sandberg, Corizon Aquino, Benazir Bhutto, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. We all stand on the shoulders of these women, and countless others who've given immeasurable substance to our lives. Accomplished, forward-thinking, goal-oriented women. From whose legacies we receive knowledge; and from whose spirits receive strength.
Like them, the dynamic females we've profiled also have an unshakable passion for education, fueled in part by the historical examples that inspire us, and by the contemporary tools they're using to make each of them a leader in this young millennium. However you say it - geekdom or geekery - these women live it, promote it, breathe it, personify it. The impact of female geeks is often ignored, or, intentionally given "special mention" status. Neither reality is acceptable. Yes, the authors of this post can generally spot a female geek in a crowd.
This is why we know you'll love the women in this piece. They take, but they give more. They're dream merchants, tech enthusiasts, industry professionals, mentors, motivational speakers, business visionaries and wordsmiths, and their social media presence excites us. They create opportunities for themselves and others, and they stand as beautiful examples of what is possible, and certainly probable, when you explore the depth and scope of your talents and skills. They use their influence to make an impact, moving humanity in a positive direction and embracing the very best. Oh yeah...and they rock too!
In case you missed it, here's Part 17 of the series: 16 Health Experts To Check Out On Twitter.
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uncc49er said on 17 Tuesday 2011 pm31 6:06 pm: Anybody who wrote this article doesn't know what being Geek means. |
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That isn't geek at all, that is just basic communication nowadays boys!!
where are the robot building, live coding competition entering geeks?
this writer certainly doesn't give women much credit, does HE?
(or am i seeing right? did it take TWO GUYS to write this purple prose?)
at least i looked -- so u got my attention. but i'm quickly learning not to trust huffpo headlines --- more often VERY misleading -- than not.
You know, mortals.
Next you'll say that they all have the same opinions and never argue with other women.
As to the second, perhaps it is my subjective judgement, but the highest three ranked women are quite attractive, and the women at the bottom less so. Even the women in between seem to be ranked that way.
You could at least have put Danica McKellar and Kari Byron on the list.
How many tech companies did women found in the past 30 years?
The term "Geek" came from the theater - and so did I. I was tempted to post bits of my resume here, programming languages I know, etc. No. I do not have to defend myself for being in this post. Some other fantastic geek women, like Krystyn Chong have told me - "you deserve it, Anita" - The opinions of these people mean much more to me than strangers who are behaving like trolls. I think it's horrible that some have chosen to try to spoil a wonderful moment for us. I am humbled to be listed in this post, but I do belong here.
http://www.hcp.med.harvard.edu/node/2904
Again, they are impressive people who have accomplished much, but knowing how to tweet or blog does not qualify you as a geek, no matter what gender. It could even be seen as condescending to assume that women need the bar lowered to be considered geeks.
Some how being considered a 'geek' is the new cool. I have no idea who the women are and the ones I would consider rising female geeks are not even on the the list.
Fanned & Faved.
Of course, these women's good work deserves to be acknowledged.