Ada Lovelace Day

Ada Lovelace Day is held on the second Tuesday of October and celebrates the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. It is named after the nineteenth-century mathematician often described as the first computer programmer.

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Tuesday is Ada Lovelace Day, which celebrates women in science, technology, engineering and maths. It is named after Ada Lovelace, the mathematician whose notes on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine are often described as the first computer program. Who are the women whose work has inspired you, inside or outside the company? Nominate someone in [channel or link] and we will feature a few of them in the next issue.

Tuesday is Ada Lovelace Day, which celebrates women in science, technology, engineering and maths. It is named after Ada Lovelace, the mathematician whose notes on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine are often described as the first computer program. Who are the women whose work has inspired you, inside or outside the company? Nominate someone in [channel or link] and we will feature a few of them in the next issue.

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It's Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Which woman in STEM, here or anywhere, has inspired you?

It's Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Which woman in STEM, here or anywhere, has inspired you?

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- Recognise the specific work of women in technical roles on your team. - Look at who gets visible, stretching opportunities and whether that is fair. - Encourage mentoring and sponsorship that lasts beyond a single day.

- Recognise the specific work of women in technical roles on your team.
- Look at who gets visible, stretching opportunities and whether that is fair.
- Encourage mentoring and sponsorship that lasts beyond a single day.

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Celebrate achievements on their own merits rather than framing women as exceptions. Ask before featuring anyone, and include women in all roles, not only the most senior.

Celebrate achievements on their own merits rather than framing women as exceptions. Ask before featuring anyone, and include women in all roles, not only the most senior.

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Ada Lovelace Day: What we're doing this year
It's Ada Lovelace Day — here's how you can get involved
This week: Ada Lovelace Day + team news
13 October: Ada Lovelace Day at [Company]

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