i.c.stars Kansas City, in collaboration with the Center for Practical Bioethics, has been awarded a Capacity Building grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to develop a new learning pathway focused on ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI). Managed Solutions at Equinix.
Picklepalooza 2025 brought together 106 players, 70 new attendees, and 11 sponsors for a day of pickleball, purpose, and community.
SIM Chicago's Annual Golf Outing brought together tech leaders under perfect summer skies, raising over $8,400 for i.c.stars Chicago. From mulligans to memorable moments, every swing helped create opportunities for the next generation of tech talent in our city.
"Before Cybersecurity, Before AI, it starts with Data"—this year's iOpener theme sparked conversations that went beyond product pitches to real education, predictions, and practices shaping the future of work.
We’re excited to announce that i.c.stars Milwaukee has been named a finalist in BizTimes Media’s Nonprofit Excellence Awards.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: Thirty-seven local and regional organizations receive Capacity Building grants to strengthen community impact. Grants support nonprofits advancing college access, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.
Today, we’re honored to spotlight one of those changemakers: Rosalyn Ford, Sr. Principal, Director, Managed Solutions at Equinix.
Earlier this week at Summerfest Tech 2025, we were thrilled to partner with Generac for a lively and engaging panel discussion highlighting how rethinking talent strategies can have powerful, real-world results.
Juneteenth is more than a moment in history—it’s a call to reflect, resist, and reclaim our narrative. In this personal piece, i.c.stars alumna Christina Velasquez (Cycle 15, Milwaukee) explores the weight of inherited trauma, the truth behind delayed freedom, and the ongoing work of liberation. This is a reminder that every generation has a role to play in shaping a future that remembers.
As Independence Day nears, one veteran reflects on the purpose and perspective gained through military service. From discovering a passion for technology to embracing leadership and gratitude, this personal story celebrates not just freedom—but the growth and responsibility that come with it.
Formed in 2009, the Archive Team (not to be confused with the archive.org Archive-It Team) is a rogue archivist collective dedicated to saving copies of rapidly dying or deleted websites for the sake of history and digital heritage. The group is 100% composed of volunteers and interested parties, and has expanded into a large amount of related projects for saving online and digital history.
