More women now than ever are participating and succeeding in science,
technology, engineering and maths (STEM) at all levels of education. They are
outstripping men in even the 'hardest' sciences. Is this fairly reflected in the
highest echelons of academia and industry? If not, why not? What can and should
we do to support women in these areas?
Suw Charman-Anderson started Ada Lovelace Day three years
ago, which has become an international celebration for women in STEM. The site
is a repository for information about women, both historical and currently
working, telling their stories, and the work they do. More than that, the
organisation is looking to provide a set of resources to support women looking
to get into these areas or advance once they are there.
When: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Where: 1 St. Oswald Street, Lancaster,Lancashire, LA1 3AS
Suw is also an author, having recently completed her first book, Argleton
(available on Amazon and through her sites), which has met with acclaim.
Suw is a social software consultant and writer who specialises in the use of
blogs and wikis behind the firewall. With a background in journalism, publishing
and web design, Suw is now one of the UK's best known bloggers, frequently
speaking at conferences and seminars. She was also a founding member of the Open
Rights Group.
For more information please click here.
Her personal blog is Chocolate and
Vodka, and she writes on Strange
Attractors, a shared blog with Kevin Anderson, and she tweets as
@suw.
