Breaking Into Tech, One Social Media Post at a Time: A Student Spotlight on Ume Habiba

Meet Ume Habiba, a senior who’s helping women break into the tech industry! She’s gained 87,000 followers on Instagram since March and has spoken at multiple tech conferences, including Google’s DevFest, Kode with Klossy’s speaker series, and php[tek]!

Ume Habiba speaking at Google’s DevFest conference in New York City last year
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Alumnus Joseph Houghton Leaves Lasting Impact through Snider Consulting Group

Since 2020, Snider Consulting Group (SCG) has supported over 25 on-campus clubs and programs by providing quality consulting services. Founded by QUEST alumnus Joseph Houghton (Cohort 34) and supported by a growing number of QUEST students, SCG continues to thrive, offering students invaluable real-world experience in consulting.

A photo of Joseph Houghton (co-founder), Devin Streight (co-founder), Professor Roy Thomason, Alec Musheno (chairman after Houghton), Natalie Hirsch (co-founder), and Harrisen Cefalu-Schwartz (current vice president).
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Bringing Sustainable Innovation to the QUEST Curriculum

In a world facing increasing environmental challenges, QUEST’s new 3-credit elective empowers students to tackle climate change through innovative solutions and multidisciplinary perspectives. I was able to speak with the professor and two students about how the class is going so far.

A photo of Chyanne Nader presenting a slide.

Chyanne Nader presenting a slide during one of her classes.

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