We are #newhere at Mastodon!
We are the #Vienna chapter of R-Ladies Global, promoting diversity and inclusion in the #Rstats community. 
We host regular events to support and connect R users. Our inclusive space welcomes all identities and all skill levels in R programming to share and learn collaboratively.
We are always excited to welcome new members. Follow us for updates and join our events via Meetup!
Exciting news!
𝗗𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 is bringing a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘, 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 to 𝗔𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗮!
Join us for a day of fun, learning, and empowerment as we dive into #Python and #Django 
. No coding skills needed!
𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟴-𝟵
𝗔𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗮, 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 
https://djangogirls.org/arusha
#djcafrica #djcafrica25 #DjangoConAfrica #DjangoConAfrica2025 #DiversityInTech #DjangoGirlsArusha #WomenInTech
The Outreachy June 2025 contribution period has officially wrapped up!
A Heartfelt thank you to all the mentors and community coordinators who supported and welcomed contributors into the #FOSS ecosystem. Your guidance fuels the growth of open source!
To all our applicants, your hard work, curiosity, and dedication during this phase were inspiring. You’ve taken an important step into open source, and that’s something to be proud of.
Final results will be announced on May 8, 2025, at 4 PM UTC. Stay close!
Whether you’re selected or not, we encourage you to stay involved, continue contributing, and remain engaged with the communities you’ve connected with. Your journey in FOSS is just getting started.
Here is a reminder for the #Outreachy June 2025 Applicants!
If you're in the contribution stage, make sure you:
Submit a final application for each project
Deadline: April 15, 2025, at 4 pm UTC
You can edit your submission until the deadline
We recommend submitting early to avoid any last-minute issues. Good luck!
Did you know there are free stock images specifically for Women of Colour in tech? 
Representation matters, and it's great to see more resources like these that help showcase the diversity in our field. 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/wocintechchat/with/25720877500
#RepresentationMatters #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech #WOCinTech
A couple of days left to register for the #Free Django Girls Dublin workshop. 
Applications closes on Sat April 29 (AoE) https://djangogirls.org/en/dublin/#apply
Questions? dublin@djangogirls.org
Last month's #PyLadies Dublin Tea & Coffee Social went really well, we decided to run it again.
Sat Apr 12, 15:00-17:00 Kindly hosted by KC Peaches (Dame St)
https://www.meetup.com/pyladiesdublin/events/306663493/
No talks, just chats, all over a nice cuppa.
The initial application result for the June 2025 cohort is now available, and the contribution phase has begun!
https://www.outreachy.org/dashboard/
To participate, check your status on your Outreachy dashboard. If approved, select a project and kick-start your contribution.
https://www.outreachy.org/apply/project-selection/
All applicants are expected to make at least one contribution to any project.
Best of luck with your contribution and final application 
We encourage all past interns participating in mentoring projects for this cohort to support the mentors and community coordinators during this period.
Your help directing and answering applicants' questions will go a long way toward supporting our mentors. We appreciate you all.
Project submissions for the June 2025 cohort are still open, and we’d love to see your projects included!
By mentoring an intern, you’re opening doors for diverse contributors and strengthening the open-source ecosystem.
If you haven’t submitted your project yet, there’s still time, as the deadline has been extended! https://www.outreachy.org/communities/cfp/
Need any help? The Outreachy team is here to support you—don’t hesitate to reach out!
Let’s build a more inclusive future together!
Celebrating International Women’s Day at the ECDF in collaboration with the @tuberlin
On March 7, 2025 we hosted an inspiring event dedicated to women’s rights, gender equality & empowering women in every field, but especially in STEM!
Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their stories, and helped make changes toward a more inclusive and equal #digitalfuture! 
Have you ever worked on a team where neurodivergent perspectives made a difference? What did you learn? Let’s share success stories! #DiversityInTech https://buff.ly/3Q3RUG5
Black innovators have shaped the tech world as we know it. 
From developing programming languages to pioneering AI.
Even as Black History Month draws to a close, we celebrate Black excellence in WordPress, open source, and beyond!
Let’s continue to uplift and support Black voices in tech. 
Who inspires you? Tag them below! 
Seasoned Tech Exec Stacy Brown-Philpot Secures $172 Million for VC Fund Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs https://shinemycrown.com/seasoned-tech-exec-stacy-brown-philpot-secures-172-million-for-vc-fund-supporting-diverse-entrepreneurs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DiversityInTech #VentureCapital #WomenInTech #TechForGood #SupportBlackFounders
As we continue this month's celebration of Black History in Tech, we are honoring Dr. Mark Dean...
#DiversityInTech #BlackHistoryMonth #Testing #QualityMatters #HistoryofTech#DiversityInTech #BlackHistoryMonth #Testing #QualityMatters #HistoryofTech
Meet Timnit Gebru: The Woman Fired By Google For Pushing For Ethical AI and Accountability https://shinemycrown.com/meet-timnit-gebru-the-woman-fired-by-google-for-pushing-for-ethical-ai-and-accountability/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #TimnitGebru #EthicalAI #AIAccountability #WomenInTech #DiversityInTech
For week 2 of AST's Black History Month spotlights, we are highlighting Dr. Latanya Sweeney, the pioneer of Data Privacy.
Her contributions continue to impact our view of data privacy and security testing.
𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 
Tech should be for everyone, but the industry still lacks diverse voices. Enter 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐭, an electrical engineer who saw a gap and decided to change the game. In 2011, she founded Black Girls Code, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching young Black girls how to code and thrive in STEM.
𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 
Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future, but who ensures it’s built ethically? 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮 is a trailblazing computer scientist and AI ethics researcher who has dedicated her career to exposing biases in AI and advocating for fairness in machine learning.
This week as part of AST's Black History Month spotlights, we are highlighting Kimberly Bryant
Kimberly Bryant isn’t just an electrical engineer and entrepreneur—she’s a true trailblazer whose work is reshaping the face of tech.
https://substack.com/@associationforsoftwaretesting/note/c-90906260
#blackhistorymonth #diversityintech #testing #quality #softwaredevelopment
In honor of Black History Month, we'll be highlighting the impact of diverse voices in technology by showcasing stories of Black innovators whose work in quality, testing, and tech has inspired our community. These weekly blurbs invite our readers and the broader technology community to reflect on how diversity drives excellence, share their own experiences, and consider the future of inclusive quality and delivery practices.
#Testing
#QualityMatters #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityinTech
