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Sim, Nós Criamos: Empoderamento Feminino na Computação Através da Cultura Maker e do Pensamento Computacional

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This article presents an experience report on the activities conducted by a project aimed at deconstructing stereotypes and empowering girls and women in the field of computing. The initiatives were carried out within a study group composed of women from computing courses, leveraging maker culture and mentorships as primary tools. Using Design Thinking (DT), the project developed solutions tailored to the specific needs of the students. The study highlights the importance of empowering women in the technology field by providing a safe space for experience sharing and the strengthening of support networks. The DT methodology enabled an empathetic and contextualized approach, offering a structured set of steps that can be replicated by other projects and educational institutions seeking to address similar challenges, thus making a significant contribution to the field.

Source: Anais do Computer on the Beach

DOI: 10.14210/cotb.v16.p366-372

Authors: Vitória Carolayne Bobot, Luana Rodrigues Aguiar, Giovanna Calado Bonilha, Fabiann Matthaus Dantas Barbosa, David Washington Freitas Lima

Institution: Instituto Federal do Amazonas

Language: English

Topic: Gender and Technology in Education

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410770635

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