Zong Her is an Institutional Researcher for Madison College and specializes in data analysis to serve the College. In this presentation, Ms. Her will talk about growing up in a minority patriarchal culture, being among the first woman college graduates in her family, and how she chose to go into the field of information technology. Her presentation will be followed by a tour of the Madison College Information Technology training laboratories for anyone interested in learning more about IT fields. The STEM Center’s vision is to be the access point for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) exploration, inspiration and collaboration. The STEM Center at Madison College provides inclusive and innovative programming, services and guidance to foster engagement and success in STEM careers. Contact: STEMCenter@madisoncollege.edu