3: Role models, gender disparity and the importance of Herstory - The women in tech episode.

In an International Women’s Day special, we tackle the topic of
gender equality in technology. 


 


Despite the work done to highlight the deficit of females taking
on tech roles, recent reports suggest there is still much to do.
In this podcast, we find out what the blockers are, how hard is
it for women to carve out careers in tech and what more can be
done to get women into the technology industry. 


 


This time we’ve assembled two guests perfectly placed to get the
inside track. 


 


First, we welcome an individual who campaigns tirelessly to
increase gender diversity across STEM. Dr. Anne-Marie Imafadion
MBE, who among other great things is co-founder of STEMettes, an
award-winning social initiative dedicated to inspiring and
promoting the next generation of young women in the STEM
sectors. 


 


Alongside Anne-Marie is Lucy Hamilton, an Integrations & API
Developer at Pace Integration – a new entrant to the industry,
Lucy shares her experience and aspirations as a female new to
working in technology. 


 


This episode is full of references, organisations and herstory
you should definitely explore further:


 


·         Stemettes


·         The Women Tech Charge Podcast


·         Dame Vera Stephanie "Steve"
Shirley


·         Gladys West


·         Katherine Johnson


·         Sheryl Sandberg


·         Hedy Lamarr


·         Hidden Figures


·         The Consulting Academy Lucy
graduated from


·         Invisible Women by Caroline
Criado-Perez


·         Mrs. Moneypenny's Career
Advice for Ambitious Women


 


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