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50 Women in Technology

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Book Synopsis: “[In the laboratory] they thought I was the new janitor.” – Clarice Phelps, Nuclear Chemist.“Why do I get a tenth of the funding that men that have projects at large corporations do?” – Mary Lou Jepsen, inventor.“I asked ‘why isn’t there a girl character for me to choose from?’ At first, they laughed. Then, they got annoyed at me and started having design meetings and not tell me where they were.” – Sheri Graner Ray, videogame designer.“My surname is Andrew, so people kept asking who was this Andrew that I collaborated with and if he was the one who did the technology side of my work.” - Gretchen Andrew, NFT Artist.“At the first conference I did, somebody asked me whose girlfriend I was and I had to say “no, I’m presenting”. - Emily Holmes, Neuroscientist. Women have fought their way to the top in fields that have been male dominated for years, yet, they still face challenges in gaining investment, being acknowledged as experts and being included at the highest level. With the growth in AI it is more important than ever that women's voices are heard to avert the inherent sex bias and misogyny of our culture being perpetuated. 50 Women in Technology sheds light on the work of forgotten pioneers who defied expectations and broke new ground working in health, IT, maths, genetics, astronomy and many others.It also includes 25 exclusive interviews with women who are at the forefront today, developing new products and making discoveries in the fast-paced world of technology including 2023 Nobel prize-winner Katalin&nbs Karikó; plus: Amalia Ballarino (Nuclear Engineer), Ana Oliveira (Crop Genetics), Anaïs Engelmann and Meghan Hale (Design Engineering), Anda Waluyo Sapardan (Medical Tech/Healthcare), Anna Lukasson-Herzig (Computing/AI), Brenda Romero (Video Games), Clarice Phelps (Nuclear Chemist), Claudia Brind -Woody (IT), Emily Holmes (Neuroscientist). Gretchen Andrew (NFT Artist), Ida Tin (FemTech), Kasia Gora (Food Tech), Marita Cheng (Robotics), Mary Lou Jepsen (Imaging/Healthcare), Odunayo Eweniyi (Financial Tech), Rumman Chowdhury (Internet Algorithms/Data Science), Sheri Graner Ray (Videogames), Stephanie Willerth, (Bioengineering), Tan Le (Medical Tech) and Yewande Akinola (Sustainability), Erica Kang (crypto), Maria Carolina Fujihara (Decarbonisation), Mary Agbesanwa (fintech), Coty Craven (gaming accessibility), Morenike Fajemisin (FemTech).

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Are you tired of being overlooked and underestimated in your field of technology? Don't worry, you're not alone. Countless remarkable women have faced the same challenges and fought their way to the top, breaking barriers and defying expectations. Now, you can be inspired and empowered by their stories in the groundbreaking book, "50 Women in Technology."

In this captivating read, you'll discover the incredible journeys of pioneers who paved the way for women in traditionally male-dominated fields such as health, IT, maths, genetics, and astronomy. But that's not all! This book also features exclusive interviews with 25 remarkable women who are making waves in today's fast-paced world of technology.

Imagine learning from 2023 Nobel prize-winner Katalin Karikó or gaining insight from Ana Oliveira, a renowned expert in crop genetics. With "50 Women in Technology," you'll have a front-row seat to the experiences and accomplishments of influential figures like Amalia Ballarino, Anda Waluyo Sapardan, Brenda Romero, and Emily Holmes, just to name a few.

As AI continues to shape our world, it's crucial that women's voices are heard to combat the deeply ingrained biases and misogyny in our culture. By exploring the stories and expertise found within this book, you'll have the tools to challenge the status quo and make a lasting impact in your own endeavors.

Don't miss your opportunity to be inspired, motivated, and informed by the stories of these incredible women. Join the movement and take your place as a force to be reckoned with in the world of technology. Get your copy of "50 Women in Technology" today!

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