Engineers' Forum

What you need to know about HackViolet at Virginia Tech  HackViolet, hosted by the Association of Women in Computing (a student-run non-profit organization), is Virginia Tech’s 24 hour hackathon that encourages individuals to bridge the gender gap in the technology field. According to a 2025 study by TechTarget, women currently occupy only 27% of tech occupations . Additionally, women are significantly less likely to receive promotions, leadership roles, and overall opportuni

For the past year, I have had the honor of serving as the Company Relations chair for HackViolet. HackViolet, hosted by the Association of Women in Computing (a student run non-profit organization), is Virginia Tech’s 24 hour hackathon that encourages individuals to bridge the gender gap in the technology field. According to a 2025 study by TechTarget, women currently occupy only 27% of tech occupations. Additionally, women are significantly less likely to receive promotions,