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📆 ✨ Mark your calendars! MINDtheGEPs is organising its last Open Forum of 2024. Join us online for another enlightening session on 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🔺December 5, at 14:00-15:30 (CET) More details in the post below 👇 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dGuYrAYf #equalopportunity #recruitment #genderequality #universities

✨STREAM IT is proud to be part of such an inspiring team!✨ Represented by Katalin Oborni , #STREAMIT participated in the synergy meeting 💡🌸together with other great project namely STEAMbrace, #RoadSTEAMer and #STEAMLearningEcologies. We gathered to discuss the strategies forward to enhance our collaborative impact and opportunities towards our mission to promote gender-responsive STEAM education across Europe. We can’t wait to see where this amazing partnership takes us! ✨ #STEAMeducation #collaboration #sisterprojects

✨ Event not to be missed - Secure your spot now!✨ What are the practical strategies to address the ongoing challenges within gender equality? And how can traditional evaluation methods be reformed to create a more inclusive research environment? Join MINDtheGEPs Open Forum “𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 & 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁” 📆 27 November 2024 15:00-16:45 CET 📍 Online via Zoom 🔎 Special attention will be given to the role of Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) and lessons from the MINDtheGEPs project, emphasizing how structural and cultural reforms can challenge entrenched biases in evaluation systems and foster sustainable change. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dn9jXrmA #genderequality #stopstereotypes #empowerwomen #endbiases

💡𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝟮.𝟱 – 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀?💡 Our work focuses on creating a capitalisation strategy and needs-based methodology for young women in STEAM. STREAM IT is collaborating with various stakeholders to gather data on the opportunities and challenges they face in these male-dominated fields. 🔍Our research combines quantitative desk research with qualitative interviews to better understand individual experiences and perspectives. This holistic approach aims to produce effective tools and strategies to empower women in STEAM. 👇Below you can have an overview of the various tasks within our work package 2 or read our blog: https://lnkd.in/dgTuDyTc #steameducation #womeninSTEM #research #empoweringwomen #genderinclusivity

🌟What an incredible workshop! In view to elaborate on the 𝗗𝟰.𝟮 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝘀, STEM Ísland organised a workshop for the STREAM IT partners. 🔍On the agenda, an overview of the National Inspiration Hubs, more precisely on the aims and key concepts on 1) collective teacher efficacy and 2) ecosystem approach. STEM Island then elaborated on the steps and activities related to establishing the NIHs: 1) forming a steering committee, 2) conducting a needs assessment, 3) developing an action plan with a timeline and 4) developing a webinar content. 💡The workshop was very fruitful, filled with inspiring discussion, meaningful connections and very interesting questions from the STREAM IT partners, on various steps and planning. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dxuwKZ_v 👏🌸A special thank you to Bridget Burger and Huld Hafliðadóttir for organising this workshop. Here’s to more amazing experiences ahead! #workshop #NIH #genderinclusivity #empoweringthenextgeneration #STEMeducation #knowledgesharing

✨On November 5, Katalin Oborni from HETFA Csoport and #STREAMIT coordinator was invited to present the project during the POLICY ANSWERS Peer-Learning Webinar: Inclusive Gender Equality in R&I and Education, organised by Foundation for Management and Industrial Research. 🎤During the session she highlighted key findings and outputs that could #inspire similar organisations in the Western Balkans to adopt or initiate actions aimed at increasing the participation of girls and women in #STEAM fields. 👇📹Missed the webinar? Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/eFmz8UA6 #genderequality #diversity #inclusion #HorizonEurope #EUproject #collaboration #KnowledgeTransfer

✨Exciting News from the STREAM IT consortium! On November 8, 2024, we held its 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 online, connecting project partners to celebrate our achievements and chart our future course. 🔎🎯Over the past 10 months, we have made significant strides in tackling gender inequalities in STEM education! Each work package leader shared valuable insights and highlighted key accomplishments while outlining the plans for the next stages. The collaboration and ideas exchanged during this assembly will play a vital role in our continued progress. 👏🌸 A huge thank you to all our partners for their continuous contribution and support. 🔗𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗜𝗧’𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: https://lnkd.in/eXWj-37e #STREAMIT #GenderEquality #collaboration #inclusivity

🤖💡𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺𝘀 𝗚𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 💡🤖 Did you know that even the smartest algorithms can pick up some pretty outdated attitudes? A recent article of Genevieve Smith and Ishita Rustagi published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review dives deep into how and why AI systems, built to help us, can sometimes end up reinforcing gender biases. From hiring platforms to search engines, AI often reflects the world it’s trained on—meaning it sometimes mirrors society’s gender inequalities rather than advancing gender equity 🌐. The article "𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺𝘀 𝗚𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁" highlights specific examples of gender bias in AI systems: 𝟭. 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: These systems, commonly used in healthcare and automotive industries, tend to perform poorly for women due to biased training data. This results in lower service quality for female users, as the AI systems are not as accurate in understanding female voices compared to male voices. 𝟮. 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲: AI systems used for recruitment can exhibit gender bias by deprioritizing women's job applications. This happens because these systems are often trained on historical data that reflects existing biases in the workplace, leading to skewed results. For instance, if past hiring favoured male candidates, the AI model will likely replicate this pattern, reinforcing gender inequalities rather than offering an unbiased assessment. 𝟯. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲: Neutral terms like "doctor" and "nurse" are translated with gendered biases, reinforcing stereotypes (e.g., male doctors and female nurses). ✨🔍𝗦𝗼, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼? For starters, it’s all about better data and smarter design! By ensuring algorithms are trained on balanced and representative datasets, developers can make AI systems that truly support equality and fairness. Besides feminist data practices and gender-inclusive AI literacy, policy intervention can mitigate these biases. You can read more about the article of Genevieve Smith and Ishita Rustagi here: https://lnkd.in/eZnCJ2e 🧠✨ Let’s help shape an AI-driven future where everyone is represented fairly! #reinforcestereotypes #genderinequality #womeninAI #genderbias #empoweringwomen #inclusivity #genderequity #STREAMIT

🔍✨ 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆: 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺? ✨🔍 A new UNESCO study reveals an unexpected twist in the rise of GenerativeAI: the risk of regressive gender stereotypes! Rather than pushing boundaries, many AI models are mirroring outdated biases that don’t align with today’s push for equality. From stereotyped career roles (think “nurse” 👩⚕️ vs. “engineer” 👨🔧) to assumptions about personality traits, AI appears to be drawing from outdated frameworks and assumptions. 🌱 𝗦𝗼, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆? We have the power to shape AI responsibly. By training these models with diverse, unbiased data, we can guide AI towards becoming a true tool of the future—reflecting all of us fairly. The article of UNESCO proposes several measures to address gender bias in AI, including: 🔸 Developing AI models with more diverse and representative datasets. 🔸 Implementing transparency in AI algorithms to detect and mitigate bias. 🔸 Encouraging collaboration between AI developers, policymakers, and civil society to create ethical guidelines. 🔸 Promoting educational initiatives to raise awareness about gender bias in AI systems. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWQC7ZcK #breakingstereotypes #gendergap #womeninAI #genderbias #futureofAI #empoweringwomen #inclusivity #STREAMIT #worldscienceday

📢As part of STREAM IT campaign "Inspire and Empower the Next Generation of Women in STEM Education". 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜. The campaign aligns with World Science Day for Peace and Development, focusing on gender bias in AI. This issue has been a significant topic in the scientific discussions over the past year, influencing society's views on gender roles in ways that are frequently overlooked. 👩💻✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜? ✨👩💻 If you were wondering about the gender gap in AI, the study of Dr. Erin Young, Prof. Judy Wajcman and Laila Sprejer (2021) can show you eye-opening insights. Turns out, 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, and this underrepresentation could impact the future of AI in unexpected ways. When women are missing from the room, the technology being developed can overlook female perspectives, reinforcing bias rather than breaking it. 🧠🚀 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗽? The study suggests fostering inclusive learning environments, mentorship programs, and policies that bring more women into the field. Let’s make AI a field where everyone’s voice can be heard! 💪🏽💼 Read more about the gender gap in AI on the website of The Alan Turing Institute: https://lnkd.in/db74K_3 #gendergap #womeninAI #genderbias #futureofAI #empoweringwomen #inclusivity #STREAMIT