--- title: WEST Wisdom | Tech description: Tech | --- [![Home](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/West%20August2017/Img/west%202016.jpg)](https://gwnew.memberclicks.net/home) # WEST Wisdom Blog ## [Celebrating African American History Month](https://info.westorg.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-history-month) Posted by [Courtney Cyron](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/courtney-cyron) on Feb 24, 2023 12:05:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/Black%20History%20Month%20(2).jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-history-month) WEST is celebrating African American History month by highlighting African American women in STEM careers that have made critical contributions in their fields. These are women who have paved the way for equal opportunity employment to continue to progress each and every day. The women we have selected to be highlighted put in years of work to chase their dreams and break through barriers in order to live lives that were truly fulfilling to them. The personal and professional characteristics of these women are worth celebrating everyday throughout the year.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-history-month) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-history-month#comments-listing) Topics: [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Inspiration](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspiration), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [D&I](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/di), [Equity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/equity), [Allyship](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/allyship), [Academia](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/academia) ## [2020 WEST Making a Difference Award Nominations](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020nominations) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Jan 23, 2020 1:14:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2020-04-02%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020nominations) On April 2, 2020, WEST will honor those who exemplify the mission of WEST. The two key award categories this year will be Making a Difference in the Community (e.g. running non-profit, helping in a soup kitchen, volunteering with animals) and Making a Difference for Women (e.g. supporting women's causes, mentoring, championing diversity). Do you know someone who is making a difference in one of these categories? If so, please nominate them [here](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020WESTAwards) by 2/6/2020. Nominations are open to the WEST community including members and the larger community of supporters, friends, and allies. Awardees will be announced mid-February.    [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020nominations) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2020nominations#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Gender Balance](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-balance), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Nominate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/nominate), [Awards](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/awards), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Giving Back](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving-back), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Giving](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/giving), [Inspire](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inspire), [Making a Difference](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/making-a-difference), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Be Fearless, Be Brave](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/be-fearless-be-brave), [Gender Parity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/gender-parity) ## [Lessons Learned from April-June 2019 WEST Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/past-events-2019-q2) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Jun 28, 2019 8:34:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2019-06-20%20PhotoGrid.jpg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/past-events-2019-q2) Learn more about past events listed below 5/15: Finding your Voice Among all the Chatter 6/12: How to Inspire, Advocate and Grow During Change 6/20: Building Your Company Culture and Developing Your People [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/past-events-2019-q2) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/past-events-2019-q2#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Best Practices](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/best-practices), [STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stem), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Boston](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/boston), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Communication](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/communication), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Network](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/network), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Workshop](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/workshop), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Innovation](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/innovation), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Discussion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/discussion), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Change](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change), [Lessons Learned](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/lessons-learned), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/management), [Developing Your Skills](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/developing-your-skills), [Leaders](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leaders), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it), [Advocate](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/advocate), [Diversity](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/diversity), [#WESTevent](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westevent), [Change Management](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/change-management), [#WESTorg](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/westorg), [Organizational Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/organizational-culture), [Corporate Culture](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/corporate-culture) ## [Make the most of holiday networking events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-holiday-party) Posted by [Diana Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-anderson) on Dec 3, 2018 8:22:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2018-12-11%20Blog%20Pic.jpeg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-holiday-party) For me, holiday networking is a bit easier because it’s both energized and relaxed. Like holiday light displays, there’s a practical core: light the longest nights of year—build the network. But—pun alert–there’s fun in the function: those glowing colors and twinkling patterns distract me from the cold, dark walk from the office to the T station. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-holiday-party) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/2018-holiday-party#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it), [Holiday Party](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/holiday-party) ## [When wins don’t thrill as expected](https://info.westorg.org/blog/redefining-success) Posted by [Diana Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-anderson) on Nov 20, 2018 2:55:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2018-12-05%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/redefining-success) You look back on the year and you nailed it. All of it. You checked every box and made every milestone. Graduated with honors. Got that dream job. Finally took that vacation paid for with the raise that came with your promotion. So why does it seem like you forgot something? Like the puzzle is missing a piece? [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/redefining-success) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/redefining-success#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Cambridge](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/cambridge), [Success](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/success), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Workshop](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/workshop), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Strengths](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/strengths), [Values](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/values), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn) ## [Teams and Trust](https://info.westorg.org/blog/trust-team) Posted by [Diana Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-anderson) on Nov 1, 2018 8:58:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2018-11-15%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/trust-team) Just as leadership is a role best executed by personal example, in *[The Speed of Trust, Stephen M.R. Covey](https://www.speedoftrust.com/)* explains that the foundation of trust is personal credibility, which Covey describes as the product of “Four Cores”: - **Integrity**: Do your actions align with your values? - **Intents**: What’s your agenda? Are you thinking about your year-end bonus or your team’s long-term success in the context of your organization’s mission? - **Capabilities**: As important as what you know and how you do it, is your ability to accurately gauge your competencies and execute accordingly. - **Results**: Listed last, but this really comes before everything. This is the track record that proves a person worthy of that initial trust that gets things moving. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/trust-team) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/trust-team#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Team](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/team), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Workshop](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/workshop), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Trust](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/trust), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Influence Without Authority](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/influence-without-authority), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it), [Learn](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/learn) ## [Wondering if an MBA fits in your STEM career path?](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stem-mba) Posted by [Diana Anderson](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/diana-anderson) on Oct 30, 2018 8:44:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2018-11-13%20Blog%20Picture.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stem-mba) For most of us, this is a question about long-term goals and working environment preferences. Combining an MBA with your STEM skills would prove valuable in situations that require leaders who can wear many hats—lab managers, project team leaders, entrepreneurs or anyone at a startup. [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stem-mba) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/stem-mba#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Leadership](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/leadership), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Panel](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/panel), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Career Path](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-path), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection), [MBA](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/mba) ## [Unconscious Bias – ‘fess up, recognize it, and act](https://info.westorg.org/blog/unconscious-bias) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Oct 16, 2018 11:41:57 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2018-10-23%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/unconscious-bias) We are all biased – it is a basic human trait necessary for survival so that we recognize our tribe, our peeps, and avoid the enemy. However unchecked and unconscious bias creates unfair judgements and endemic prejudice stifling opportunities for both individuals and organizations. Unconscious or implicit bias is at play when we evaluate people and situations using our instincts developed after years of stereotyping learned from and reinforced by the society around us. When we see the color of someone’s skin, hear their voice and accent, or observe their gestures, for example, our minds quickly seek to make sense of it all by slotting them into specific profiles or roles. We have all made those mistakes! [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/unconscious-bias) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/unconscious-bias#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it), [Bias](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/bias), [Stereotypes](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/stereotypes), [Inclusion](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/inclusion), [Self-Reflection](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/self-reflection) ## [Hear About Career Paths & Working in Industry](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-paths-industry) Posted by [Jaime Luna](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/jaime-luna) on Oct 12, 2018 5:04:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/2018-10-16%20Blog%20Pic.png) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-paths-industry) Biogen's WIN group is offering roundtable discussions with women from various areas of Biogen. They will be talking to female grad students and post-docs about their career paths and decision to work in industry.  [Read More](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-paths-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.westorg.org/blog/career-paths-industry#comments-listing) Topics: [Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/events), [Women](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women), [Tech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/tech), [Science](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/science), [Career](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career), [Community](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/community), [Women in STEM](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/women-in-stem), [Networking](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/networking), [Upcoming Events](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/upcoming-events), [Biotech](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/biotech), [Interactive](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/interactive), [Connect](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/connect), [Career Development](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/career-development), [Own It](https://info.westorg.org/blog/topic/own-it) ## [How to Advocate for Yourself](https://info.westorg.org/blog/advocate-negotiate) Posted by [WEST Board Member](https://info.westorg.org/blog/author/west-board-member) on Sep 28, 2018 6:05:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.westorg.org/hubfs/image%20contract%20blog.jpeg) ](https://info.westorg.org/blog/advocate-negotiate) Dang. Why on earth did I hesitate instead of letting the interviewer know what I wanted? And I’m not just talking about my new salary, I’m actually talking about the role, the title, and the sphere of influence that I want to have in that new job. Dang, dang, dang. I could kick myself for missing that opportunity. Now I’ll just have to settle for something less. Or will I? 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