Beyond Classroom: Making a Difference in Diversity in Tech

BÜHNOVÁ, Barbora. Beyond Classroom: Making a Difference in Diversity in Tech. In Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Software Engineering: Best Practices and Insights. Apress, 2024.

Basic information

Original name

Beyond Classroom: Making a Difference in Diversity in Tech

Authors

BÜHNOVÁ, Barbora

Edition

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Software Engineering: Best Practices and Insights, 2024

Publisher

Apress

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Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Kapitola resp. kapitoly v odborné knize

Field of Study

10200 1.2 Computer and information sciences

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Organization unit

Faculty of Informatics

Tags

International impact, Reviewed

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Abstract

V originále

With all the opportunities and risks that technology holds in connection to our safe and sustainable future, it is becoming increasingly important to involve a larger portion of our society in becoming active co-creators of our digitalized future -- moving from the passenger seat to the driver seat. Yet, despite extensive efforts around the world, little progress has been made in growing the representation of certain communities and groups in software engineering. This chapter shares one successful project, called Czechitas, triggering a major social change in Czechia, involving 1 000+ volunteers to support 50 000+ women on their way towards software engineering education and career.