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Initiative Aims to Accelerate Equity in Computing and Technology Fields

UC IT Blogger July 21, 2021 All ArticlesCenter for Inclusive Computing, DEI, diversity, equity, inclusion, Josh McDonald, UC Los Angeles, UCLA, UCLA School of Education and Information Studies 0

By Josh McDonald. The UCLA School of Education and Information Studies has launched Momentum: Accelerating Equity in Computing and Technology, an important research initiative to diversify computing…
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A Sense of Belonging

UC IT Blogger July 14, 2021 All Articlesdiversity, equity, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, inclusion, National Science Foundation, NSF, Shelly Leachman, STEM, UC Santa Barbara, UCSB 0

By Shelly Leachman. Aiming to fortify and grow the STEM talent pipeline at Hispanic-serving institutions, UC Santa Barbara has embarked on a collaborative grant project funded by the National Science Foundation.

The NSF INCLUDES Planning Grant was awarded to the…
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Bringing Inclusive Language into IT

UC IT Blogger June 30, 2021 All ArticlesDEI, diversity, equity, inclusion, inclusive language, IT language, IT language guide, Katie Chappell, Kristen McIntyre, UC Irvine, UCI 0

A group of people using inclusive language, through word bubbles.

By Katie Chappell and Kristen McIntyre. In recognition that language is essential to an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is piloting an Inclusive IT Language Guide for the IT community at UCI….
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UC Merced Brings NSF ‘Computer Science for All’ Program to Merced Schools

UC IT Blogger June 16, 2021 All Articlesdiversity, grant, inclusion, National Science Foundation, NSF, professional development, START UP SJV, STEM Teachers Alliance for Regional Tech, Students, UC Merced, UCM, underrepresented 0

A teacher does a science experiment in front of students

By Leigh Bernacchi. The technology world is punctuated by startups, and UC Merced is “starting up” its own program to invigorate computer science education in the San Joaquin Valley.

UC Participates in the First Intersegmental DEI Summit for IT

UC IT Blogger May 12, 2021 All ArticlesCal State University, California Community Colleges, CCC, CSU, DEI, diversity, diversity equity and inclusion, equity, inclusion, Intersegmental, Intersegmental Diversity Equity and Inclusion Summit, recording, webinar 0

Raised hands in all different colors of the rainbow

For the first time ever, California’s three segments of public higher education came together to present and discuss their approaches to addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the information technology (IT) function.

The goal of the half-day Intersegmental DEI…
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The 5th Annual Women in Tech Symposium Sheds Light on the Ag-Tech Field and Inclusivity

UC IT Blogger April 30, 2021 All Articlesdiversity, equity, inclusion, Michelle Kaganovsky, The Leaflet, UC Berkeley, UC Women in Tech, UCB, Women in Tech, Women in Tech Initiative, Women in Tech Symposium 0

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By Michelle Kaganovsky. In order to share the experiences of women in the technological…
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Accessibility Is for Everyone: May 20 Webinar

UC IT Blogger April 28, 2021 All ArticlesAccessibility, digital accessibility, diversity, equity, Events, Global Accessibility Awareness Day, inclusion, register 0

A globe with various people with disabilities standing on it, in various locations

Digital accessibility isn’t just for coders or web designers. All of us can do something in our daily work to make the world more accessible and inclusive for people who may have disabilities, whether temporary or permanent.

Webinar: DEI in the Digital Age, April 30

UC IT Blogger April 28, 2021 All ArticlesCybersecurity, diversity, equity, Events, inclusion, Jessica Robinson, Protecting Your Digital Self, PurePoint International, security, webinar 0

People with disabilities navigating various digital media

Register to attend Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Digital Age, happening April 30 at noon. This virtual event is part of the Protecting Your Digital Self Series, presented by the UC Systemwide Cyber Champions team.

Register now.

Register for UC/CSU/CCC Joint Summit on DEI

UC IT Blogger April 14, 2021 All ArticlesCalifornia Community Colleges, California State University, CCC, CSU, DEI, diversity, equity, inclusion, Information Technology, Intersegmental, register, UC, University of California, webinar 1

Intersegmental IT Summit: Advancing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. California Community College, Cal State University, University of California logos

Don’t miss the inaugural Intersegmental IT Summit: Advancing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion on Thursday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Technology professionals, and information technology in general, play a critical role in eliminating structural barriers to education….
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Making Allyship Actionable: UCI Women in Tech Webinar

UC IT Blogger March 31, 2021 All Articlesallyship, diversity, Events, inclusion, Karen Catlin, Katie Chappell, recording, UC Irvine, UC Wome in Tech, UCI, webinar, Women in Tech 0

By Katie Chappell. Many of us consider ourselves allies to underrepresented groups. We recognize our privileges in terms of education, ethnicity, gender, and networks, and we want to support those around us who may be less visible or represented.

Between intention and action, however, there can…
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