EmpowHer

This is the front page of EmpowHer!
The inspirational quotes change every time you open the website!
Organizations that help women in STEM.
Job opportunities for the women in STEM.
Contact us if you have any questions.

Inspiration

The message on a keychain, "empowered women empower women," inspired our team to create a website that would help women in STEM find job opportunities and offer inspirational quotes for support.

What it does

The job board was designed to connect women with companies that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Clicking "apply here" opens the direct application link for the jobs, which are being constantly refreshed to keep up to date. The inspirational quotes were curated from successful women in the industry and aimed to inspire and empower women at every stage of their careers. We recommended a list of groups to join in the Resources section with descriptions to propel women in their tech careers.

How we built it

We built our project using React and JavaScript to call JSearch API, a search engine API that retrieves data from various websites and databases. After creating a React application, we used axios to make requests to the JSearch API to query for jobs for women in STEM. We parsed the returned JSON object to display search results in a list component on the page. We styled the user interface and deployed the project. The project allowed us to demonstrate our web development, data retrieval, and user experience design skills.

Challenges we ran into

When querying JSearch, we found that displaying a large number of search results can be overwhelming for users. We designed the user interface in a way that is easy to navigate and understand. This could involve implementing filters or search categories to help users refine their results.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Thanks to the inspiration provided by the keychain, we were able to make a tangible difference in the lives of women in STEM and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for their success.

What we learned

We learned a lot about using APIs in web development. We gained experience with Axios for making HTTP requests, parsing JSON data, and displaying it in a user-friendly way using React components.

What's next for EmpowHer

EmpowHer will be a valuable resource for women college students who are entering the workforce in STEM fields, regardless of their institution. It will offer encouragement and motivation to women who are navigating the challenges of starting their careers.