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'''Franklin Women''' is an Australian professional community dedicated to supporting women working across the health and medical research ecosystem. | |||
Franklin Women | == Our Partnership == | ||
On Thursday, July 25th, 2019, Franklin Women partnered with Wikimedia Australia to contribute to the improvement of the online representation of women. An edit-a-thon was hosted, attended by 30 editors, with the goal of increasing the visibility of women who have made significant contributions to the health and medical research sector. During the event, participants learned to edit Wikipedia and collectively created 21 new articles. | |||
In 2023, Franklin Women launched [[More Than A Day]], a video series aimed at empowering women globally to contribute to Wikipedia. The series has garnered over 2,000 views on YouTube. | |||
== Awards == | |||
In 2023, Wikimedia Australia proudly awarded the inaugural Craig Franklin Award to Franklin Women for their outstanding efforts in enhancing the online representation of women in health and medical research through Wikipedia. | |||
== Events == | == Events == | ||
* [[ | {{event list|where = keywords HOLDS 'Franklin Women'}} | ||
== Project Dashboards == | |||
* 2019 [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Franklin_Women/Wikipedia_Edit-a-thon_for_Women_in_Health_and_Medical_Research/ Wikipedia Edit-a-thon for Women in Health and Medical Research] | |||
* 2022 [https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Franklin_Women/Wikipedia_Edit-a-thon_for_Women_in_Health_and_Medical_Research_(When) Wikipedia Edit-a-thon for Women in Health and Medical Research] | |||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
* 25 | * July 25, 2019 [https://www.sbs.com.au/news/most-wikipedia-profiles-are-about-men-these-women-in-australia-are-hoping-to-change-that Most Wikipedia profiles are about men - these women in Australia are hoping to change that]- SBS News video article by Cassandra Bain about the Franklin Women Edit-a-thon at the University of Sydney | ||
* 25 | * July 25, 2019 [https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/gender/boosting-visibility-of-women-in-stemm-one-wiki-entry-at-a-time-20190725-p52avi.html Boosting visibility of women in STEMM, one Wiki entry at a time] - Sydney Morning Herald article by Wendy Tuohy | ||
* 25 | * July 25, 2019 [https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/drive/combatting-gender-bias-on-wikipedia/11346642 Combatting gender bias on Wikipedia] - ABC Radio RN Drive presented by Patricia Karvelas with Guest: Dr Sarah Frost | ||
* 26 | * July 26, 2019 [https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2019-07-26/women-in-stem-wikipedia-dharmica-mistry/11348876 Australian researchers join global movement to improve visibility of women in STEM] - ABC feature article by Brooke Wylie and Olivia Willis on the Franklin Women's Edit-a-thon at the University of Sydney | ||
* 24 | * August 24, 2019 [https://10daily.com.au/views/a190821qtien/wikipedia-is-sexist-but-were-trying-to-fix-it-20190824 Wikipedia Is Sexist, But We're Trying To Fix It] - 10 Daily article by Melina Georgousakis on the Franklin Women's initiatives | ||
== Reports == | == Reports == | ||
* | * 5 Years of Franklin Women Impact Report - '[https://franklinwomen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FW-ImpactReport-FINAL.pdf Boosting visibility of Australia’s best scientists].' A case study about the 2019 Wikipedia edit-a-thon is featured on page 11 of this 2020 impact report. | ||
== Related | == Related Links == | ||
* [https://franklinwomen.com.au Franklin Women website] | * [https://franklinwomen.com.au Franklin Women website] | ||
* [[https://franklinwomen.com.au/wikipedia/ Franklin Women Wikipedia events website] | |||
[[Category:Partners]] | [[Category:Partners]] | ||
[[Category:Events in 2019]] | [[Category:Events in 2019]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:58, 14 December 2023
Franklin Women is an Australian professional community dedicated to supporting women working across the health and medical research ecosystem.
Our Partnership
On Thursday, July 25th, 2019, Franklin Women partnered with Wikimedia Australia to contribute to the improvement of the online representation of women. An edit-a-thon was hosted, attended by 30 editors, with the goal of increasing the visibility of women who have made significant contributions to the health and medical research sector. During the event, participants learned to edit Wikipedia and collectively created 21 new articles.
In 2023, Franklin Women launched More Than A Day, a video series aimed at empowering women globally to contribute to Wikipedia. The series has garnered over 2,000 views on YouTube.
Awards
In 2023, Wikimedia Australia proudly awarded the inaugural Craig Franklin Award to Franklin Women for their outstanding efforts in enhancing the online representation of women in health and medical research through Wikipedia.
Events
- Edit-a-thon for women in health and medical research — Thursday 25 July 2019
No description - Franklin Women Wikipedia Edit-a-thon — Thursday 7 April 2022
Franklin Women is excited to be hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on World Health Day to increase the online representation of women working in health and medical research.
Project Dashboards
- 2019 Wikipedia Edit-a-thon for Women in Health and Medical Research
- 2022 Wikipedia Edit-a-thon for Women in Health and Medical Research
Media
- July 25, 2019 Most Wikipedia profiles are about men - these women in Australia are hoping to change that- SBS News video article by Cassandra Bain about the Franklin Women Edit-a-thon at the University of Sydney
- July 25, 2019 Boosting visibility of women in STEMM, one Wiki entry at a time - Sydney Morning Herald article by Wendy Tuohy
- July 25, 2019 Combatting gender bias on Wikipedia - ABC Radio RN Drive presented by Patricia Karvelas with Guest: Dr Sarah Frost
- July 26, 2019 Australian researchers join global movement to improve visibility of women in STEM - ABC feature article by Brooke Wylie and Olivia Willis on the Franklin Women's Edit-a-thon at the University of Sydney
- August 24, 2019 Wikipedia Is Sexist, But We're Trying To Fix It - 10 Daily article by Melina Georgousakis on the Franklin Women's initiatives
Reports
- 5 Years of Franklin Women Impact Report - 'Boosting visibility of Australia’s best scientists.' A case study about the 2019 Wikipedia edit-a-thon is featured on page 11 of this 2020 impact report.