Women In Technology - Friday Links - 09/02/2024
Hello,
To all the Women and Girls in tech out there, congratulations!
We’ve gone a long way, there is more to come, but for today let’s just celebrate!
Dream so big, some will ask, ‘How dare you?’
For every woman who manages to defy gender stereotypes and make a career in science, thousands don’t, because they are discouraged by teachers or by parents, lack enough confidence to take the first step, or are denied adequate healthcare and reproductive rights.
The Commission's gender equality strategy
- Gender equality in research and innovation:
- CERN’s She figures, from the latest report, are clearly climbing up for Fellows and Trainees:
https://cds.cern.ch/record/2858688/files/CERN-HR-STAFF-STAT-2022.pdf
Stories from Role Models
- CERN: https://home.cern/news/news/cern/stories-cerns-women-science#:~:text=CERN%20celebrates%20the%20International%20Day,paths%20for%20women%20in%20STEM.&text=Each%20year%2C%20on%2011%20February,paths%20for%20women%20in%20STEM
- WIT@CERN: https://www.instagram.com/wit.cern
- ESA: https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Diversity_and_Inclusiveness/ESA_marks_Women_and_Girls_in_Science_Day_2024
- Reshaping the world of tech: https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/the-former-child-genius-reshaping-the-world-of-tec/p0h60113
Imposter Syndrome
WIT organised a workshop for understanding and addressing Imposter Syndrome. Thanks to all of you that joined and shared their experience, we were very happy to have meaningful exchanges in such a diverse crowd!
For those that did not make it, you could find some material in the indico page: https://indico.cern.ch/e/1328290
For the Anonymous Mothers amongst us
A little break for those moments when you feel motherhood may not be perfect: https://www.arte.tv/fr/videos/106683-002-A/meres-anonymes/
In the city these days
Another independent woman, Ella Maillart at the Rath museum these days:
- https://elysee.ch/en/2023/11/ella-maillart-at-the-musee-rath/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UAjA7bL4YA
With the hope that next year’s International Day of Women & Girls in Science will refer to more of us,
Eva on behalf of the 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