NYH Tech Interview

Why are you interested in being a part of Tech Scholars Web Design with the New-York Historical Society this summer?

I am interested in joining tech scholars because I want to further develop my interests in web design, as I understand that is a huge skill to make your website that is not only an insight as to who you are but what you can do.

By building your own website you are showcasing to the world not just your personality, but also your talents, passions, and the impact you hope to make.

As such, I am excited to learn how to bring ideas to life in html and css that can show people who I really am and what I can do.

Thus, I believe that by joining tech scholars, they’ll be able to give me the tools, mentorship and guidances needed to be able to accomplish that goal!

If you could meet any woman from history who would it be and why? What are some things you would be curious to ask them?  We want to emphasize that you don't need to be a historical expert, we simply want to get to know you, your interests, and find out who inspires you! 

If I could meet any woman from history, I would choose Carmelita Torres, a 17-year-old Mexican maid who, in 1917, led the Bath Riots at the U.S.–Mexico border. She protested a degrading policy that forced Mexican migrant workers to strip and be bathed in gasoline before crossing into the United States. Despite her young age and limited resources, she stood up to a powerful system and inspired hundreds of others to join her.

I’d want to ask Carmelita how she found the courage to lead a protest against such injustice at such a young age. I’d also ask how she felt in that moment—was she scared, angry, hopeful? Most of all, I’d be curious to know what kept her going, even without knowing whether history would remember her.

Her story reminds me of the importance of using your voice, even when it feels like no one is listening. That’s why I want to use tools like web design to tell stories like hers—so voices like Carmelita’s don’t get erased, but instead, are amplified and remembered.

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