Women In Technology - Friday Links - 18/03/2022
Dear WIT Friends,
Friday is here and as it is described in the pictures, all women need a restful weekend!!
But the question is "Can women have a balanced work-life?"
Work-life Balance
A work-life balance is a balance between professional and personal life and it seems to be more complicated for women who they have to face several challenges daily.
The following study explores the different perspective of work-life balance based on the gender:
The damaging effect of gendered views of work-life balance
Also, many studies during the last two years had tried to describe how covid-19 has affected the work-life balance.
Has The Pandemic Actually Helped Women Find That Elusive Work-Life Balance?
International Sleep Day
Yes, it exists! And I guess women=mothers can relate the most!
We all love this activity and there is a date to celebrate it and it is on the Friday before Spring Vernal Equinox of each year.
This year we celebrate the International Sleep Day TODAY!
We all have the following questions though:
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Can Impact Your Sleep?
Don't forget to sleep well!!
Django Girls
We’re still looking for volunteer coaches to lead the Django Girls Geneva programming workshop for girls and women aged 15 and over. With coaching by CERN tutors, the participants will learn how to create a blog and launch it online. Django Girls Geneva will be held on Zoom, in English and French. Each volunteer will coach a team of three participants.
Programme:
- Thursday, 28 April 2022, 6.00 p.m.–7.45 p.m.: Launch party
- Saturday, 30 April 2022, 9.00 a.m.– 4.15 p.m.: Workshop
Conditions:
- Programming level: As a coach, you will need to explain the basics of the internet and present Python, object-oriented programming, HTML and CSS. You don’t need to have advanced knowledge; the most important thing is to be able to explain programming clearly to people with no technical knowledge.
- Equipment required: Computer, webcam, microphone and a stable internet connection.
- Schedule: You must be available for the launch party and for the duration of the workshop.
- Language: English or French.
- Reward: You will receive a Django Girls mug to brighten up the virtual coffee breaks.
- Information sessions: You must attend a general information session and another session to follow the Django Girls tutorial.
Complete the registration form and spread the word!
SciGirls
SciGirls is an Emmy award-winning PBS Kids television show, website, and educational outreach program that draws on cutting-edge research about what engages girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning and careers.
Wishing you a lovely weekend!
Florentia on behalf of WIT steering committee.
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