Ada Lovelace Day Celebration

October is a commemoration of Ada Lovelace, pioneer software programmer, and also the International Day of the Girl Child. Women have been participating in STEM activities throughout history, but often their contributions are not acknowledged. What's more, it's difficult for girls to access education – even to this day. 

Join us in celebrating Ada Lovelace as well as the achievements of women in computing more broadly, while highlighting today's experiences and opportunities for future women pioneers.

Joining the event
This event will be run in person and online via Zoom, with questions delivered through Slido. Attendees will be provided with a Zoom link upon registration, and a Slido QR login during the event.

Speakers

Dr Linda McIver

Dr Linda McIver pioneered authentic Data Science and Computational Science education with real impact for secondary students and founded the Australian Data Science Education Institute in 2018.  Author of Raising Heretics: Teaching Kids to Change the World, Linda is an inspiring keynote speaker who has appeared on the ABC’s panel program Q&A, and regularly delivers engaging Professional Development for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Educators across all disciplines.
A passionate educator, researcher and advocate for STEM, equity and inclusion, with a PhD in Computer Science Education and extensive teaching experience, Linda’s mission is to ensure that all Australian students have the opportunity to learn STEM and Data Science skills in the context of projects that empower them to solve problems and make a positive difference to the world.

Mayase Jere

Mayase Jere is a seasoned Agile professional at the intersection of technology, project management, and product development. She is currently a Delivery Manager at Flybuys leading their Member Experience Digital teams. She has worked on various large to medium-sized B2B and B2C software engineering projects across Australia, India, China and the UK.
Mayase is a co-founding member of Blacks in Tech Australia and a staunch advocate for Women in Tech. Her passion is amplifying diverse narratives and perspectives within the ever-evolving Tech industry. In addition to her leadership roles, she wears several hats as a Podcaster, Blogger, and Storyteller, contributing insights to The Art of Otherness and BIT Australia Tech Talks.