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OWC was on hand for Techweek Chicago, the Midwest’s largest technology conference, to show off its latest and greatest gear.

While at Techweek, OWC President Jen Soulé caught up with two young girls, Anna and Maria, who were taking part in the FIRST Lego League (FLL), which introduces young people, ages 9 to 14, to the fun and excitement of science and technology.

Anna and Maria were demonstrating their progress in the competition and shared their creation for this edition of OWC Live. Check out our interview with Anna and Maria along with a look at their Lego creation:

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Through our Women in Tech series on the Rocket Yard, we’ve discussed the lack of diversity in the technology industry with women comprising 51 percent of the workforce, yet only 26 percent of tech professionals. For more information and related stories, check out the OWC Blog’s Women in Tech series.