Five Powerhouse Female Coders
Learn about five female computer science professionals who use their skills for good across art, sports, geophysics, and beyond!
In the CodeHS Coding in the Wild blog, we often cover unique stories about computer science professionals to offer a glimpse into what a career could look like. We wanted to highlight some of the awesome female coders we chatted to over the years to help showcase careers for women and inspire the next generation of female coders.
“We need more diversity — and not just for the sake of workplace dynamics! Diversity will inform the products we build, how we build them, and our users’ experiences with them.” — Betsty Lam, a Full-Stack Web Developer at Threadless
Coding for Basketball
Meet Rachel Marty, a Data Scientist for Noah Basketball
Rachel was studying biology at UC San Diego while spending a majority of her time on the basketball court as a student-athlete. She decided to take a computer science class and the entire trajectory of her career was changed. Learn more about how Rachel started coding for basketball.
My research has resulted in several invitations to present research to NBA coaches. I guess you can never know where your coding will take you! — Rachel Marty
Coding for UX Design
Meet Kelley Shanahan, a User Experience (UX) Designer
After taking her first computer science class at the University of Washington, Kelley fell in love with coding. She realized she would be able to improve her design process and fully understand how technology enables what she sees on the screen. Read more about Kelley’s coding journey.
Because I know how to code, I have a better idea of what is possible to design! — Kelley Shanahan
Coding for Geophysics
Meet Dara Goldberg, a Geophysics PhD Student
Dara is a geophysics PhD student who uses coding for everything from creating new computational methods to visualizing large datasets. Learn more about how she studies the physics of large earthquakes and best practices for earthquake and tsunami early warning.
The algorithms that recognize earthquakes, determine their location, and estimate when a nearby community will experience shaking, must be automated. — Dara Goldberg
Coding for Artists
Meet Betsy Lam, a Full-stack Web Developer at Threadless
Working towards a Master in Fine Arts, Betsy decided to try her hand at building her own portfolio website with no prior coding experience. Read more about how she was able to find her passion for coding and incorporate it with her passion for the arts.
Coding for Digital
Meet Pauline Navas, a Digital Development and Operations Graduate
Ever since Pauline was a child, she enjoyed making websites. Her favorite hobby led her to decide to pursue coding as an adult. Read about her career journey and how she now uses her computer science skills in the telecommunications industry.
We need students to get involved with technology and computer science early on, it’s their future! — Pauline Navas
Do you or someone you know love to code? We would love to hear your story! Email us at codinginthewild@codehs.com to share and potentially be featured on the Coding in the Wild blog!
