#txlege Senate redistricting hearings testimony guide
Last week, the Senate took steps to start the redistricting process once again. Senator Huffman filed legislation (SB375) that would “ratify” the exact same senate map that was passed last […]
My first time voting!
My first time voting This is a guest post from ATA’s summer intern, Jay Motheral. Voting was something that I always had a desire to do, from a young age […]
My First Voting Experience
Editor’s note: this post is offered by Vincent Cacciatore, one of ATA’s summer interns. On February 27th 2020, I did one of the most exciting things I’d do all […]
ATA Pride Profile: Minh Vu
ATA member profiles are unedited, and the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to Austin Tech Alliance, the author’s employer, organization, committee or […]
ATA Member Profile: Chris Luedtke
During the month of June, ATA is highlighting LGBTQIA+ employees of membership organizations who support our mission of promoting civic engagement in Austin’s tech sector. Up first: Chris Luedtke (Loot-Key), […]
ATA executive director chimes in on “Human Connection in Digital Workshops” article
Last month ATA hosted our Cornonavirus Town Hall in partnership with Voltage Control. As events have moved online, how we maintain meaningful connections with participants? Voltage Control reached out for […]
Capsule: hack with us, save the planet
This is a guest post by Sarah Sharif, Founder Experimental Civics and Director of Capsule. ATA has partnered with Experimental Civics to help host the world’s largest in-person hackathon dedicated solely […]
Is Your Company Practicing Corporate Civic Responsibility? (Part 1)
Most people in the tech industry are aware of corporate social responsibility—the idea that companies should give back to their community through service efforts or donations to charitable causes. But […]
Guest post: Help Student INC grow the next generation of Austin innovators
This is a guest post from Desiree Morales, the Entrepreneurship Coordinator at Austin ISD. Desiree oversees Austin ISD’s Student INC program. The first Student INC Pitch Competition, held at Google […]
Guest Post: Lockless and Flockless – The State of Austin’s Dockless Vehicle Pilot Program
This guest post by Dan Keshet was originally posted on TOWERS Austin. If you hadn’t heard, Austin has a newfangled pilot program for dockless bikes and scooters. This is awesome because scooters […]