Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
We talk IoT: Women in Tech and Engineering: Achieving Equity in the Industry - Episode 30
Today, in honour of International Women's Day, we are talking with three amazing women who are making a difference in tech and engineering. We'll be discussing the crucial issue of gender equity in this industry, exploring the challenges and opportunities for women, and hearing from our guests about their experiences and insights. We'll also explore how to create a more inclusive and equitable industry for everyone.
#IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity #womenintech #girlswhocode #wetalkiot
Summary of this week's episode:
01:47 Introductions
08:27 Benefits of a diverse workforce
11:56 The shortage of candidates is a challenge
14:55 How technology can help
17:53 How Avnet, Avnet Silica and Hackster.io are doing it
24:59 Advice for young women in the tech and engineering industry
28:58 IWD2023 is about equity
30:27 The importance of role models, mentors and advocates
Show notes:
Karen Field: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fieldkaren/
Jessica Tangeman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicatangeman
Lisa Rees: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-rees-9548484a/
Farnell’s Global Women in Engineering 2022 Survey
Hackster.io: https://www.hackster.io/
Hackster News: https://www.hackster.io/news
Engineering and art: Better together
https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/us/products/c/engineering-and-art-better-together/
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