The time for gender diversity in tech is now.

You might assume that the presence of women and nonbinary people in computer science since the 1980s has increased, but the opposite is true.

Break Through Tech Chicago works at the intersection of academia and industry to increase gender diversity in the tech world by preparing more women and nonbinary people with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in tech. Our mission is to advance the education and careers of women and nonbinary students at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), and we are especially committed to serving those from Black, Latinx, and Indigenous backgrounds.