Women In Technology - Friday Links - 14/03/2025
Published on March 17, 2025
Dear WIT@CERN community,
As another week comes to a close, find below some interesting reads for you to explore.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Best,
Emanuela on behalf of WIT Communications
Emanuela on behalf of WIT Communications
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This past Wednesday, we had a WIT visit to the ALICE experiment! Here’s a picture from the visit, we had a great time 😊 Thanks to everyone who joined!
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Years After the Early Death of a Math Genius, Her Ideas Gain New LifeMaryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the Fields Medal, revolutionized hyperbolic geometry, but she passed away at 40 before answering many of her biggest questions. Now, mathematicians Laura Monk and Nalini Anantharaman are continuing her work. Learn moreA new proof extends the work of the late Maryam Mirzakhani, cementing her legacy as a pioneer of alien mathematical realms.
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Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s DayOn 8th March, International Women’s Day was marked worldwide with celebrations and protests, highlighting the ongoing fight for gender equality and women’s rights. Read moreFrom Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence
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Global patterns of gender disparities in STEM and explanations for their persistenceFour key factors that help explain the continued underrepresentation of women in STEM. Learn more
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On giving my talk - My first Baby battleWhen a researcher finally gets her first talk accepted at a major conference, she faces an unexpected challenge, not due to her pregnancy, but to the system itself! Read more
Upcoming events
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WIT Science Gateway Lab "Cloud Chamber" (Indico), 📅 March 20, 12:30 PM -1:30 PM, 📍 Science Gateway Auditorium B (CERN)
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Les Dieux et le Père Noël : vers une solution quantique (Indico), 📅 March 20, 8:00 PM-9:30 PM,📍Auditorium Sergio Marchionne (CERN)
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Event in Suisse Romande. Unleash Your Potential!, 📅 March 27, 18:00-19:30 + Networking Apéro,📍Nestlé Suisse head offices in La Tour-de-Peilz. Learn more and register hereWhat does it take to truly unlock your potential? In today’s ever-evolving world, hearing from those who have navigated the path to success can provide valuable inspiration.
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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