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DESCRIPTION:Oct 25 @7pm in Piedmont, Oct 28 @ 3pm in Oakland at The New Parkway\n\nThe 
 Appreciating Diversity Film Series will present "CODE: Debugging the Gender 
 Gap", \na documentary by Robin Hauser Reynolds.\n\nComputer code underlies 
 the systems that run our modern world.  From cell phones to banking, movie 
 animation to plane navigation-all are driven by code.  The more diverse a 
 team of coders is, the broader their perspective of society's needs, which 
 can ultimately result in products that serve a wider range of humanity.  
 However, the current make-up of leaders, engineers and coders at the top 
 tech companies in the country is notable for its lack of diversity. Recent 
 headlines reveal workplace sexism and discrimination in hiring and 
 advancement.\n\nCODE: Debugging the Gender Gap exposes the lack of American 
 women and minority software engineers, and poses these questions:Why aren't 
 there more women and minority graduates in computer science? What obstacles 
 lie in the way? What is happening and what more can be done to change this 
 situation?\n\nAt the present rate, by 2020 one million jobs in coding will 
 go unfilled because there will not be enough graduates in computer science. 
  CODE examines the reasons why more girls and people of color have been 
 discouraged from seeking these jobs.  Along the way, we meet the new 
 leaders and organizations who offer transformative learning opportunities 
 in technology, specifically for girls and minorities, here in the Bay Area 
 and across the nation.\n\nThis film combines a contemporary musical score 
 with a blend of personal stories, expert voices, innovative animation, 
 historic discoveries and moments from popular culture.\n\nCODE aims to 
 inspire changes in attitude, the educational system, startup culture and 
 the way women see themselves in the field of coding.\n\nFree, no rsvp 
 required.\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/10/23/18803861.php
SUMMARY:Diversity Film Series: 'Code:Debugging the Gender Gap'
LOCATION:Ellen Driscoll Playhouse\n325 Highland Ave\nPiedmont, CA 94611
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/10/23/18803861.php
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