The Lost Women of Cybernetics
On Tuesday, October 8, we partnered with the Australian National University (ANU) School of Cybernetics to celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, a day dedicated to honouring the contributions of women in STEM. This year, we focused on highlighting the Lost Women of Cybernetics, whose pioneering work has often been underrepresented in history.
In collaboration with the ANU, Wikimedia Australia designed a hybrid Wikipedia edit-a-thon - with people learning to edit online, and in person at the ANU campus in Canberra. We aimed to train and support participants to ensure they had the skills to edit and create articles effectively. All while improving the visibility of women in the field of cybernetics and further addressing the gender imbalance on Wikipedia.
You can read about the event and how it came together on the ANU website:
Blog Posts
- ANU School of Cybernetics News. 8 Ways we're celebrating Ada Lovelace Day on the 8th of October. 8 October 2024.
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