Who are the Girl Geeks? @ Women in IT event, Manchester University, UK

Another introduction to Manchester Girl Geeks, with a little more text. I gave this talk at the Manchester University "Women in IT" event in July 2012.

Transcript

1. Who are the Girl Geeks?
2. How we started... • G.G. Dinners started in London • Not for profit network • More than 60 groups worldwide! • Support women in IT through networking events
3. Manchester Girl Geeks • Started in 2009 as ‘family-friendly’ addition to the dinners • Monthly workshops (‘tea parties’) • Hands-on activities and talks • For girls and women of all age groups
4. We have worked with... • Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) • Manchester Science Festival • Manchester Metropolitan University • The RECLAIM Project • Manchester libraries • Manchester Mega Mela festival • The Cornerhouse
5. Coding workshops
6. Talks (Dr Lucie Green)
7. Mathematical Origami
8. Outdoor activities! (Mega Mela 2011)
9. Why!? • Girls & women are underrepresented in STEM • Girls are often not encouraged to engage in STEM • But we need more women in STEM jobs! • We offer them a ‘first contact’ with technology & science outside a school environment
10. The Future... • Girl Geek Dinners will become a charity • Set up regular coding workshops • Set up online resources (“How to learn coding” etc) • Continue collaboration with community groups in Manchester
11. Upcoming events • Saturday, 14th July: Introduction to Coding, Wythenshawe Library • Sunday, 15th July: Mathematical Origami @ Manchester Mega Mela • Sunday, 28th July: Show & Tell @ Manchester Mini Maker Faire
12. Get in touch! • manchestergirlgeeks.com • Twitter: @mcrgirlgeeks • facebook.com/mcrgirlgeeks We’re always looking for volunteers and speakers!