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drlucyrogers over 11 years ago

Any other female makers out there? (Other than charlotte_godley?)

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Robert Peter Oakes over 11 years ago

I see, the XX, YY, XY, YX thing now , only kidding, it would be an interesting stat to know, perhaps E14 may have this as part of the profile of the members ? spannerspencer

I know on my and other EE youtube channels, we tend to run at about 5% Female, a little sad really given the times
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Robert Peter Oakes over 11 years ago

I see, the XX, YY, XY, YX thing now , only kidding, it would be an interesting stat to know, perhaps E14 may have this as part of the profile of the members ? spannerspencer

I know on my and other EE youtube channels, we tend to run at about 5% Female, a little sad really given the times
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spannerspencer over 11 years ago in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

I don't think gender is part of our profiles, now you mention it. It would be interesting to know more about, especially given that it's something of a controversial topic right now, but at the same time it seems like it could be considered a little crass to ask people (in that kind of official, documented way, that is).

That said, I don't think anyone need feel guilty for making an effort to encourage more women into engineering, and into communities like element14. It's a worthwhile cause, given that we need more engineers and people need more jobs. There were two women on the same engineering course as me, way back in the early 90s, and I've often wondered where they wound up working.

Maybe there's a way for us to spread awareness of the community in the female STEM circles? Very open to any suggestions, and for any thoughts on whether there's anything we can do to make the element14 community more relevant and/or appealing to such members.

I'll put some thought into this, so please jot down any ideas or thoughts below that I can add to our brainstorming efforts.
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