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Intel’s diversity plan: Five pillars of cultural change

How the semi-conductor manufacturer is trying to transform itself and its industry By Bill Hatton

Virus Bulletin small talk: Diversity in tech

Hardly a week goes by anymore between posts about the impending doom that will be brought about by a lack of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers, particularly in the US. There are many who feel that the shortage is a myth. If you drill down further into different STEM disciplines, and into different specific demographics, the picture gets even more complex.

Portland increasingly seen as a leader in addressing diversity in tech

Tech diversity and inclusion is a pressing topic, in Silicon Valley and nationwide, and has gained momentum recently. Earlier this month, the first national Tech Inclusion Conference took place in San Francisco, and we had the chance to share the Portland story.

Fixing Tech’s Gender Problem Requires Rethinking Business as Usual

Conflicting narratives exist to explain why women are underrepresented and underpaid in the technology industry. One popular theory blames a leaky pipeline and a lack of interest in entering the profession. But many women who have worked at tech companies and left the field mid-career blame a hostile culture that is not conducive or sympathetic to women.