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Article: “A Touch Calculation”

“Why don’t more women enter the male-dominated profession of engineering? Some observers have speculated it may be due to the difficulties of balancing a demanding career with family life. Others have suggested that women may not rate their own technical skills highly enough. However, a recent paper co-authored by MIT social scientist Susan Silbey, based […]

Article: “Etsy Hacker Grants: Supporting Women in Technology”

“Today, in conjunction with Hacker School, Etsy is announcing a new scholarship and sponsorship program for women in technology: [they’ll] be hosting the summer 2012 session of Hacker School in the Etsy headquarters, and [will be] providing ten Etsy Hacker Grants of $5,000 each — a total of $50,000 — to women who want to […]

Report: “Increasing Women in SETT: The Business Case”

A Summary of Literature Review and Sector Scan compiled by Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (WinSETT Centre). The WinSETT Centre is a catalyst for the sustained employment and progress of women in SETT fields. The Centre will achieve its mission by developing and disseminating through collaboration and partnerships, the tools […]