Silicon Divide
Female Hackers Still Face Harassment at Conferences
From sexist assumptions to ass-grabbing, women report problems at hacking and security conferences.
Virtual Manspreading: When Men Take Up Extra Space Online
Research shows men are more likely to speak up and use their full names in comment sections.
The Arabic News Site Empowering Women to Challenge Extremism
A new social news site “Akhbarek” is targeting young women to try to stir up a debate in the Arab world.
A Nigerian STEM Club Offers Girls an Alternative to Marrying Young
In a country where everything from family pressure to Boko Haram can deter girls from education, Stella Uzochukwu runs an after-school tech club.
Can An App Fix Silicon Valley’s Workforce Diversity Problem?
Two women founded Glassbreakers to get companies to understand the benefits of having a diverse workforce.
Can AI Help Gender Diversity Help AI?
Machine learning could help solve the gender disparity within the AI field itself.
Why We Desperately Need to Study More Female Astronauts
Women face a higher risk of UTIs in space. Men are at risk of kidney stones.
I Now Cringe at a Sexist Joke I Made in the Lab. Why Don’t All Scientists Learn?
As a young biologist, I learned fast that sexism in the lab didn't fly. Why aren't all scientists getting the message?
VR Porn Could Break Boundaries, But So Far It’s the Same Old Clichés
It's new technology, but the same porn—for now.
This 'Sims'-Like Software Models Real Workplaces With More Women
A group of consultants wants to help companies achieve gender balance through complex computer modeling.
This Week We’re Exploring Gender Inequality in Tech—Starting With Ourselves
For our “Silicon Divide” theme week we’re looking at gender inequality—starting with ourselves.