Women In Technology - Friday Links - 12/07/2024
Hi all,
We hope this mail finds you all well.
Putting things into perspective: Cosmology 101
This new series of videos with Katie Mack, explores what the universe expansion means for us, how we know it's happening, and the fascinating implications of living in an ever-growing universe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GC8XOKwRpM
Women in Tech Statistics: Trends, Gaps, and Challenges
The tech industry is rapidly changing, and the latest data, including numbers from 2023, provide a fresh look at the role of women in this sector. This article offers a detailed account of the latest women in tech statistics, looking at the advances and ongoing hurdles for women in tech. It shines a light on the increased number of female developers, the persistent gaps in leadership and startup ownership, and the unique challenges faced by women of color.
https://www.techopedia.com/women-in-tech-statistics
BBC radio documentary: Whose Truth? Online women haters
Attacked on social media - how Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa came under fire for doing her job as a journalist in the Philippines, covering the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte. She talks to Babita Sharma about the fight to stop social media being used to spread lies and hate against powerful women.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6r6s?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
On taking away one less thing to worry about: a nursery for athlete moms at the Paris 2024 Olympics
The most decorated track and field athlete in history, understands the challenges athlete moms face. The retired sprinter and mother of two is advocating for Olympic moms, leveraging her experience to provide them with better support during the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Summer read
The Coast Road is a story about the limits placed on women’s lives in Ireland only a generation ago, and the consequences women have suffered trying to gain independence. Award-winning Irish author Alan Murrin reminds us of the price we are forced to pay to find freedom.
Here, Alan Murrin on choosing to write The Coast Road from the perspective of women
https://www.service95.com/alan-murrin-on-writing-the-coast-road/
Upcoming events
July 18, 2024: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Sparking Ideas and Building Your Business, 18:30, Parc des Eaux Vives, Geneva
https://allevents.in/geneva/empowering-women-entrepreneurs-sparking-ideas-and-building-your-business
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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