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Linux Foundation

Start Girls Off Right: How to Get Girls Interested in Technology

Linux Foundation via YouTube

Overview

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Explore strategies to inspire and engage girls in technology through this insightful panel discussion featuring industry professionals and students. Gain valuable perspectives from Misty Decker of IBM, high school student Kaitlyn Lowe, university student Chloe Allen-Ede, and student and Z Ambassador Lella Halloum as they share their experiences and offer practical advice. Discover the importance of putting girls first, using inclusive language, defining clear purposes, increasing visibility for women in tech, and overcoming limited representation. Learn essential tips and actionable steps to encourage and support girls' interest in technology, helping to shape a more diverse and inclusive future for the industry.

Syllabus

Introductions
Girls First
Your Words
Purpose
Be Visible
Limited Visibility
Most Important
Tips

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Linux Foundation

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