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As we approach the end of Women’s History Month, we’re profiling another inspirational leader in “Women of Aurora.” Meet Ashley Olsen, our Production Manager from our Manufacturing team. Read on to learn about Ashley’s passions for working with her hands and empowering young women to enter STEM. She also found her perfect match in more ways than one. https://medium.com/aurora-blog/women-of-aurora-with-ashley-olsen-23cbfbe7edf
During these uncertain times, it's vital that we come together as a team and community. Today, we spotlight Jenny Manning from Aurora’s engineering team. Jenny highlights our value “No Jerks” and how it drives her work. Now, more than ever, let’s look out for one another and be well. “Safety is at the core of all the work that we do. We’re not only committed to safety in our technology, but also how we build our teams. One of my earliest interactions with a fellow Auroran was an in-depth discussion about the importance of psychological safety on a team. That is, team members feel safe and comfortable voicing their opinions and do not fear being judged or punished. That has been my experience at Aurora. ‘No jerks’ means working with teammates who are honest, kind, and accepting. We take sincere effort to view and understand things from another’s perspective.” At Aurora, we are proud of our “no jerks” value. Times like these remind us to support and care for one another. Be kind.
As we continue to feel the impact of COVID-19, this week and the ones ahead of us will be different. At Aurora, we will continue to support each other, put the needs of our families first, and execute with excellence. Though our physical offices are temporarily closed, our development and virtual testing work continues. Now, more than ever, it’s important to stay connected by communicating openly, honestly, and often. I sent the email below to everyone at Aurora, sharing that none of us are alone and that even when we feel unsettled, we can rely on one another. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-thoughts-covid-19-chris-urmson/?trackingId=yKdCFIEutYiN1O3R3lxsYQ%3D%3D
We’re honored to be recognized as one of the best startup employers in the US! Aurora is committed to transforming the future of transportation and building an outstanding culture and workplace for our employees. https://www.forbes.com/americas-best-startup-employers/#65ebb0676527
Happy International Women's Day! This day celebrates the achievements and contributions women have made throughout history and society. At Aurora, we’re honored and fortunate to have brilliant, creative, and passionate women on our team.
In honor of International Women's Day, our next “Women of Aurora” profile features one of Aurora’s visionary leaders: Lottie Rezneck, our VP of Finance. Lottie shares insight on how she built her career, her passion for learning, and the women who inspired her along the way. https://medium.com/aurora-blog/women-of-aurora-with-lottie-rezneck-7101090185e4
We’re honoring Black History Month by highlighting the pioneers who made our roads safer and paved the way for the Aurora Driver. Today, we recognize Kimberly Bryant, who founded Black Girls Code, a nonprofit empowering women to be leaders in engineering by introducing them to programming.
In a somber tribute for Black History Month, we’re honoring Katherine Johnson, who calculated the precise trajectories that allowed Apollo 11 to land safely on the moon and return to Earth. Katherine recently passed away at 101, but her brilliant contributions won’t be forgotten.
During a recent Capitol Hill hearing about self-driving cars, Rep. Gianforte of Montana highlighted Aurora's investment in cutting-edge lidar technology and the jobs we've created in Bozeman, Montana. https://youtu.be/9YnDpozvW7w
We’re honoring Black History Month by highlighting the pioneers who made our roads safer and paved the way for the Aurora Driver. Dr. Gladys West programmed a computer to model and calculate the shape of the Earth, resulting in the foundation for GPS and even the Aurora Atlas!
