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Coding Trends that will surprise you
This week, the New York Times Magazine included a well written article on gender balance in the computing fields. Written by Clive Thompson, it is a fascinating story (Feb 13, 2019) of the early days of coding. -- only hardware engineers were highly sought after. Women filled the ranks of writing code -- women who … Continue reading Coding Trends that will surprise you
Loneliness is no laughing matter; it’s a shocking matter
Today, our post looks at loneliness -- in the workplace. I can recall many years ago my feelings of 'not belonging' and feelings of lost in loneliness. I thought I was out on a limb alone -- a classically trained musician transitioned into an industry of computer geeks and engineers. (The old adage: 'follow the … Continue reading Loneliness is no laughing matter; it’s a shocking matter
Who is the Authentic Self in the Corporate World?
In March 2018 which may seem like eons ago, L. Michelle Smith wrote about women of color -- especially black women -- leaving the corporate world, simply opting out to start their own companies. Last year in McKinsey & Co.'s annual report Women in the Workplace shared that 'the complexity of gender and color actually do … Continue reading Who is the Authentic Self in the Corporate World?
The Pipeline Problem in STEM: How to Demystify
Today, we look inside the theatrical world examine the gender 'pipeline' myth or theory in STEM careers. The pipeline metaphor, often used to describe retention problems in STEM fields, refers to “leaks” in the pipeline. We will address this topic in several future posts: The Big Bang Theory
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