Women in UX: Navigating the Tech Industry as a Woman

Jun 17, 2021, 11:30 PM – Jun 18, 2021, 1:00 AM (UTC)

Tucson

Gender disparity is a prevalent issue in the tech industry. Women in UX and in tech as a whole face barriers throughout their journey from learning, to entering the field, and once hired. Join Adriana Picoral, Assistant Professor of Data Science at the University of Arizona School of Information, and hear her experience in the industry and share her advice on how to build more inclusivity in tech.

About this event

Gender disparity is a prevalent issue in the tech industry. Women in UX and in tech as a whole face barriers throughout their journey from learning, to entering the field, and once hired. How can we address these issues and work toward creating environments with better representation and inclusion?

Adriana Picoral, Assistant Professor of Data Science at the University of Arizona School of Information, will join us as a special guest to talk about her experience in the industry and share her advice on how to build more inclusivity in tech.

This talk is part of UX@UA's special series on representation and inclusion in the UX and the broader tech industry. The 3-part series is being offered in spring, summer, and fall. Come and hear the talk, meet new friends, and learn what UX@UA has to offer. 

Speaker

  • Adriana Picoral

    University of Arizona

    Assistant Professor

When

When

June 17 – 18, 2021
11:30 PM – 1:00 AM (UTC)

Agenda

11:30 PMDiscussion in opt-in breakout rooms
11:45 PMProgram starts

Organizer

  • Bob Liu

    University of Arizona

    Figma Community Advocate

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