Women In Technology - Friday Links - 05/05/2026
Published on May 6, 2026
Dear WIT@CERN community,
we're back with a fresh selection of reads and events picked just for you. Enjoy! 🌺 📖
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Spotlight: Women in Science & Coaching Channel. Dr. Andri Alekou — former CERN physicist, Fortune 50 data lead, and empowerment coach — has launched a YouTube channel offering practical insights for high-achievers navigating career transitions, burnout, and personal growth. Check her out on YouTube | LinkedIn | Website
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Call for Input – EDI Plenary at LHCP 2026
There will be an EDI plenary talk at LHCP 2026, and a short section will be dedicated to the voices and lived experiences of scientists in our community. Anonymous reflections on what makes it harder or easier to stay, grow, and belong in our field are being collected — no names or identifiers are needed, and it takes less than 3 minutes to complete. Share your experience here: https://diliamp.limesurvey.net/344685 . Feel free to pass it on to colleagues! -
Cosmeticorexia: a worrying obsession with flawless skin or just a new term for an old problem? Find Out More
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Women’s rights are regressing worldwide, warns UN gender equality chief. As an increase in conflicts leads to a significant spike in gender-based violence, women across the world face a “justice gap” with discriminatory laws reported in most countries. Read more
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Marketing Case Study-Women’s Razors. Exploring the 1800s origins, cultural shifts, and advertising tactics that turned women’s shaving into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Learn more
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The history of women’s work and wages and how it has created success for us all. Discover more
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New research: Women use AI less often at work and get less credit. Women use AI at work less often than men and get less support and recognition when they do. These early gaps in AI use risk growing into much larger gender gaps in skills and career opportunities. Read more
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Explaining women’s skepticism toward artificial intelligence: The role of risk orientation and risk exposure. Women aren't categorically opposed to AI -- they need stronger assurance that it will actually deliver benefits. See more
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Women and generative AI: The adoption gap is closing fast, but a trust gap persists. For women to reap the full rewards of gen AI, tech companies should work to increase trust, reduce bias, and strive for more representative workforces. Read more
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Gender Differences in Financial Advice. Analysis of 27,000 meetings between advisers and clients at a big German bank has found that women are given worse guidance from their financial advisers than men. Learn more
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Most gen Z fathers in Australia believe it’s solely their job to provide financially, research finds. Find Out More
Upcoming Events
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Networking & Informational Interviews to Land a Job - 8 May at 11:30: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1673208/
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Guided Networking, Minus the Awkward – 12 May at 12:00: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1671311/
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Mental Preparation for Interviews & Difficult Conversations – 19 May at 12:00: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1671320/
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Tips to make your CV shine - 2 June at 12:15: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1673205/
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Career Sponsorship Session - 8 June at 12:00: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1673548/
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Personal Branding – 11 June at 12:00: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1671321/
Wishing you all a nice week,
Emanuela on behalf of WIT Communications
Emanuela on behalf of WIT Communications
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About the Women in Technology (WIT) Community: The aim of this community is to provide an environment in which women are not in the minority when interacting with technology. Our objectives are: to encourage women to play the role of expert; to provide a supportive learning environment; and to build a network between the Women in Technology here at CERN. WIT welcomes members from all genders and all technical fields. Visit cern.ch/wit