Lunch & Learn: Rust Nation UK Talks

💫 Join us for an exciting Lunch & Learn as we proudly welcome Gabriella Burns and Lisa Crossman, members of Women in Rust community! They’ll be giving us a sneak peek of the talks they’re set to deliver at Rust Nation UK.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support and learn from these incredible speakers!

Agenda

13:00 - 13:05
Welcome & introduction with Caroline Morton
Caroline Morton,

13:05 - 13:45
Rust Nation Talks
Details coming soon!

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About the speakers

Gabriella Burns | LinkedIn
Gabriella Burns is a self-taught software engineer with a background in environmental health. Her non-traditional path into the industry began when she joined Moody’s as a data specialist, where she taught herself Python to automate tasks, paving the way for her transition into software engineering. She is now a full-stack software engineer working with Rust, Python, React, and Typescript. Her work at Moody's focuses on building Rust APIs and features that enable seamless third-party integration with the platform.

Lisa Crossman | LinkedIn
Lisa is a bioinformatician and microbiologist, researching microbial genomics and bioinformatics pipeline development. With a PhD in microbiology and experience working in bioinformatics from across the world, she analyses large biological datasets, working on projects both clinical and environmental using traditional methods and machine learning. Engaging with the Rust community since 2021, she enjoys exploring new ways to integrate Rust into bioinformatics analysis. She recently started an open-source project, microBioRust, and actively contributes research to the community whenever possible.

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Our Events

Are you ready to delve into the world of Rust programming language?

🦀 Join us virtually for our Lunch and Learn series, where we'll explore the fundamentals and exciting possibilities of Rust.

In this casual and interactive session, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Learn the basics of Rust programming language, including key concepts and syntax.
• Discover why Rust is gaining popularity among developers for its performance, safety, and concurrency features.
• Connect with fellow Rust enthusiasts, share experiences, and expand your network in a supportive environment.

What We're About

Welcome to Women in Rust! We're building a vibrant community where women can come together to learn about, and build our skills in Rust 🦀.

Rust is on a trajectory to revolutionise software development with its unique combination of memory safety, performance, and productivity gains, so whether you're a seasoned Rustacean or just starting your journey, we look forward to you joining us!

Our meetup group is all about fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where women can connect, collaborate, and grow their skills in Rust. Whether you're interested in web development, systems programming, or diving into the world of embedded devices, there's something here for everyone.

FAQs
Are there any House Rules?
At SurrealDB, we are committed to providing live and online events that are safe and enjoyable for all attending. Please review our website for more information: https://surrealdb.com/legal/code-of-conduct

Is Women in Rust only for women?
We set up Women in Rust to help encourage more women to join the Rust community and therefore our online and in-person events are specifically for women. We also want to be able to support the wider Rust community too, which is why all of our talks will be available to watch on Youtube after the event. We also welcome you to use our Notion Resources page, where you can find useful articles, reading materials and advice to help you on your journey in learning Rust.

How can I get involved with Women in Rust?
We’re always excited to welcome new contributors! You can get involved by:

• Speaking at our events: Share your expertise or experience with the community.
• Hosting online workshops: Lead interactive sessions to help others learn and grow.
• Spreading the word: Help us reach more people by sharing our events and initiatives.

Simply fill out this form to express your interest: https://surrealdb.typeform.com/to/B2gk7bzz. We’ll be in touch to explore how we can collaborate.Let’s grow together—your involvement makes a difference!