Written by Paulette Watson – Founder and Managing Director of Academy Achievers, and also STEM Academy Achievers Ghana – its subtitle is “A Black Woman’s Journey in the STEM and AI industries”, and she hopes to change the way these industries see themselves.
Drawing from personal experiences, she examines the impact of the lack of diversity in technology, and considers how the lack of black women in STEM fields has wider negative consequences for society. Specifically, she considers the role of education in shaping a more sustainable future – highlighting the untapped potential within marginalised groups.
The publisher writes:
“Black women and girls are underrepresented in the STEM fields. In 2019, only 28% of the STEM workforce was female, and only 3% of that workforce was black.”
“This digital skill gap has several negative consequences, both for black women and girls themselves and for society. Black women and girls are less likely to have access to high-quality education in STEM fields and are more likely to face discrimination and harassment in the workplace. As a result, they are less likely to be hired for STEM jobs, and they are more likely to leave STEM jobs early.”
Author
As mentioned, Paulette Watson is the founder and MD of Academy Achievers, which aims to empower women, particularly those of black and diverse backgrounds, to excel in STEM-related fields.
With expertise in software development, AI, Web 3.0 technologies, she was recognised in Computer Weekly‘s 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2023 awards, and she is a G100 Engineering Global Advisor council member, contributing to digital and technology advancement.
She is involved in the #BeMedigitalinclusion programme (aligned with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals) to bring one million women into STEM, AI or Web 3.0-related careers by 2030.
She, DISRUPTS details
Title: She, DISRUPTS: A Black Woman’s Journey in the STEM and AI Industries
Author: Paulette Watson
Publisher: Lulu.com
Format: Paperback
Price: $21.99
Pages: 226
Date: November 2023
ISBN13: 9781304920751
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