The Girl Geek Imperative
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The document discusses the lack of women in STEM fields and some of the reasons why. It notes that in the 1980s women made up 42% of software developers but that percentage has declined. It suggests that creating women-only classes and networking opportunities can help make STEM feel more safe and supportive for women. However, it also warns that unintended messages about women needing separate or special treatment may reinforce the idea that STEM environments are hostile to women. The document advocates adding a more inclusive message that invites women to help change the world through STEM.
The Girl Geek Imperative
- 1. The Girl Geek Imperative or I thought there were going to be girls here Lorinda Brandon @lindybrandon @WomenInLine Intel/Mashery
- 2. Womens software in the 80s Intel/Mashery
- 3. The flip side our best time 42% 11/8/2013 Intel/Mashery Confiden 3
- 4. Rory Sutherland, TED Talks Athens Intel/Mashery Perception is Everything
- 5. The importance of STEM Department of Commerce 11/8/2013 Intel/Mashery
- 6. Safe and supportive Womens-Only Classes MIT 2009 11/8/2013 Intel/Mashery
- 7. Women Networking with Women EclipseCon Boston 2013 Ladies table 11/8/2013 Intel/Mashery
- 8. The M Word Data point about % of non-STEM in STEM jobs 11/8/2013 Intel/Mashery
- 9. Unintended messages Without STEM, this door is closed But we know its hard and guys are harsh so well give you a place to ask your silly girl questions Care to join us? And remember to stay in a group for your own safety Because this place is full of misogynists 11/8/2013 Intel/Mashery
- 10. Adding to the message of be careful out there with Wanna change the world with us? 11/8/2013 Intel/Mashery