GGD PHL #8 - Hacking the Gender Gap

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Hacking the Gender Gap: A Hands-On Workshop for Boosting Gender Diversity In Tech
Facilitators: Amy Guthrie, Stephanie Alarcon

Hacking is the art of pulling things apart to see what they’re made of, then putting them together in a new way. In this participatory workshop, Philadelphia's first hackerspace, The Hacktory (http://www.thehacktory.org/), will draw from published research and attendees’ personal experiences to figure out how and why the gender gap in tech emerges. Participants share their experiences with technology--both positive and negative--on a physical timeline; identify patterns in the assembled experiences; and discuss ways to make tech communities more inclusive, and ways that awesome people already have. Attendees leave with greater clarity about their own narratives, a deeper understanding of the anatomy of the problem, and tools for engaging potential supporters and being an effective ally.

At the Hacktory, we break, rearrange, and repurpose objects and systems to create new meanings and satisfy our curiosity. We strive to create an environment that welcomes people of all backgrounds and skill levels. We're excited to welcome Geek Girl Dinners to our new home at the Department of Making and Doing, a collaboration with Breadboard and the Public Workshop, at 3711 Market Street. Please pardon our dust...we just moved in!

[VIEW MORE DETAILS] (http://www.ggdphl.com/2013/01/23/announcing-girl-geek-dinners-philadelphia-8-winter-2013-hosted-by-the-hacktory-and-sponsored-by-appzhao/)

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Join us at The Hacktory (https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=hacktory+philadelphia&fb=1&gl=us&hq=hacktory&hnear=0x89c6b7d8d4b54beb:0x89f514d88c3e58c1,Philadelphia,+PA&cid=0,0,17566004834345495596&ei=uwgAUYuPIfDE0AHTroDYBg&ved=0CDkQrwswAA) on Thursday, January 31 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Space is limited to 25 attendees. In order to discourage no-shows and to offset organizational costs, we will be charging $2/person (NO REFUNDS). If money is a concern, please contact us directly at info@ggdphl.com.

This event is lady-geeks (including those who identify as ladies) only. Sorry, fellas!

6:00pm - 6:30 :: Check In / Socializing / Eating
6:05 - 6:15 :: Welcome
6:15 - 6:30 :: Around the World Introductions
6:30 - 7:30 :: Presentation
7:30 - 7:45 :: Q&A
7:45 - 8:00 :: Presentation by our sponsor, Appzhao
8:00 - 8:10 :: Closing
8:10 - 9:00pm :: Socializing

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We're looking for 3-4 volunteers to help out! We're hoping to find a photographer, someone to capture the event via video (and can edit it for us), someone to help with check-ins, and someone who can write a recap of the event for the site. Volunteers don't have to pay the fee, either! Shoot us an email before you sign up for the event and we'll make sure you don't get charged! info[at]ggdphl[dot]com

About Appzhao (Event Sponsor)

Appzhao (http://appzhao.com/) is a network of app pages that allows you to share Apps and connect with people all over the world. Find the Apps being used by your favorite actress, famous chefs, or even your teacher! Appzhao can change the way the world uses and finds Apps. We're giving power to the people to create their own Appstores. Tell us what Apps you like and dislike. Review each other's Apps and together we can help each other find the Apps that are relevant to us.