Thank you for your interest in DTech. The next application window to become a DTech Scholar applications will also open on February 1, 2021. |
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Program Overview
DTech members are part of the friendly and supportive DTech community which has grown to over 400 women studying computer science, engineering and math/statistics. Members have access to the following resources during the school year:
- Workshops and on-line resources to enhance students' Duke academic experience and support their career development
- Support from experienced DTech members and alumnae
- Access to DTech's online database of internship and full-time job opportunities at DTech partner companies
- Training and support for recruiting for technical internships
- Community development activities to help students get to know other students pursuing similar technical courses of study at Duke
- DTech Explore: a program for freshmen/sophomores and other students new to tech to help them learn more about potential technical careers and create a community that will sustain and empower them throughout their years at Duke
DTech Scholars are members who are selected to participate in DTech's flagship summer program. DTech Scholars also receive:
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A 10-12 week technical summer internship (Internships are obtained by the students, often with the support of DTech.)
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Spring workshops to prepare for the internship experience
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Subsidized summer housing with other DTech Scholars in locations such as the Bay Area, Seattle, and Raleigh-Durham (if Covid safety protocols allow)
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One-on-one mentorship provided by experienced tech leaders and previous DTech Scholars
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Networking events to meet industry leaders
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Weekly workshops featuring visits to top tech companies and leadership training
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Weekly DTech Circles with other DTech Scholars to build community and provide/receive support
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Cultural and social events with Duke University Alumni
DTech Scholars will be expected to:
- Engage in a full-time internship during summer 2021
- Attend multiple DTech professional development and community-building events during the 2021 spring semester
- Live full-time in the DTech housing during the summer
- Participate actively in weekly DTech summer events and DTech Circles
- Support others in the DTech community before, during and after their DTech summer