Women in STEM Edit-a-Thon and Q&A Panel

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Did you know only 19% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women? Research has shown Women in STEM are particularly underrepresented compared to male counterparts. Time to take some action! Join us for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to create profiles on Wikipedia to highlight the achievements of women and non-binary people in STEM and help reduce the bias in content online.
Did you know only 19% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women? Research has shown Women in STEM are particularly underrepresented compared to male counterparts. Time to take some action! Join us for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to create profiles on Wikipedia to highlight the achievements of women and non-binary people in STEM and help reduce the bias in content online, with Wikipedian Caddie Brain.


The event will also feature a Q&A panel featuring:
The event will also feature a Q&A panel featuring:

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Women in STEM Edit-a-Thon and Q&A Panel
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Welcome to the Women in STEM Wikipedia edit-a-thon event celebrating women and non-binary people in STEM!
Join us to celebrate Women and non-binary people in STEM through a Wikipedia edit-a-thon!

Did you know only 19% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women? Research has shown Women in STEM are particularly underrepresented compared to male counterparts. Time to take some action! Join us for a Wikipedia edit-a-thon to create profiles on Wikipedia to highlight the achievements of women and non-binary people in STEM and help reduce the bias in content online, with Wikipedian Caddie Brain.

The event will also feature a Q&A panel featuring:

Erica Hediger: Founder and CEO of the Creative Element Prof. Tanya Monro: Australia's Chief Defence Scientist A/Prof. Alice Motion: Westpac Research Fellow and Deputy Director SydneyNano SydneyNano (Academic Development and External Engagement) We hope to see you there!

Edit-a-thon: 11:45am - 3:30pm

Panel: 3:45pm - 5pm followed by networking

This event is supported by Wikimedia Australia, Diraq, and The Quantum Terminal.

Region: NSW
Location: The Quantum Terminal The Quantum Terminal #L1 Haymarket, NSW 2000

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