Tag: STEM
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Understanding the Difference Between Generative AI and Predictive AI
Almost everyone is familiar with some form of AI. Some of us use it to improve our workflow, generate images, or get recommendations on what to buy next. But what many people do not realise is that AI comes in different types and it is designed for different purposes. However, there are two common ones…
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Woman in Tech for the Week: Emilie Bodoin
Emilie Bodoin, founder of Pure Lithium, has always been someone who saw obstacles as doors that are waiting to be pushed. It was her obsession with solving long-term problems that led her to create Pure Lithium in 2020, a company that is set on changing how the world produces and stores energy. Today, Emilie is…
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Little Ways Women in Tech Can Support Each Other
Being a woman in tech isn’t easy, especially when we are the minority in most rooms. We make up only about 25-30% of the global tech workforce. We are still fighting to be taken seriously, constantly trying to prove that we belong here just as much as men do and this can be frustrating. Yes,…
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The Price of Being a Working Woman: Insights from PaidHR’s Report
A long time ago, before the First World War, women were generally limited to kitchen duties. It wasn’t until the war that they were allowed to work, stepping up to fill roles left vacant by men. It was as if they had been waiting for a chance to prove that they, too, could work in…
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5 Inspiring Women in Tech to Follow on Social Media
Sometimes, all we need is a little inspiration to continue pushing forward in a male-dominated industry. We need constant reminders that we are doing a great job and are not alone. What better way to get that than following and seeing daily updates from inspiring women in tech who have successfully navigated that path? By…
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7 Remote Work Strategies to Boost Productivity
Technology has made it easier for us to build teams, communicate, collaborate, and manage projects with team members to achieve success in the comfort of our homes. In 2023, about 67.8% of tech industry employees globally were working fully or mostly remotely, and according to the World Economic Forum, remote jobs are estimated to grow…
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“Have Mad Audacity,” says Clara Jack
Clara Jack has always had the ambition to do great things in her career. Despite personal challenges, she never let defeat hold her back from pursuing her dreams. With determination, Clara, a lawyer, has relentlessly carved out a successful path in tech, proving that no matter your disability, you can achieve great things. Her journey…
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Prof. Nike Osofisan: Nigeria’s First Female PhD in Computer Science
Image by Punch Nike Osofisan made history in 1989 as the first Nigerian woman to earn a PhD in computer science. In 2006, she further solidified her place in history by becoming the first African woman to hold the title of computer science professor. Adenike attended secondary school at Fiwasaiye Girls’ Grammar School, Akure, and…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin
Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin is a Nigerian social impact entrepreneur and human development expert who has dedicated her life to helping women and girls in underserved communities. She is the Founder and CEO of Pearls Africa Youth Foundation, an NGO that educates, supports, and empowers susceptible young girls and women through tech education to achieve economic independence.  …
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Meet Radia Perlman: The Mother of The Internet
Image source: ZDNET Radia Perlman, popularly known as the “Mother of the Internet,” is an American computer programmer and network engineer who helped create the foundation of the Internet as we know it today. Born in 1952 in Virginia, she grew up in New Jersey and developed a passion for mathematics. She attended MIT, graduated…