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The tech workforce is mostly white and male. These groups are changing that

July 8, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

The tech industry is one of the largest sources of wealth generation in the United States. It’s also 68 percent white and 65 percent male. As we work to build a more inclusive economy after the pandemic, the Optimist Daily is spotlighting movements that seek to provide … [Read more...] about The tech workforce is mostly white and male. These groups are changing that

This man started a father & daughter coding startup after being in prison

June 8, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Antoine Patton had a difficult childhood. He got his first full time "dead end" job when he was just 14 years old. He became a father when he was still a teenager. And a few years later he was committing crimes. But Patton sought inspiration in the darkest place — prison — which … [Read more...] about This man started a father & daughter coding startup after being in prison

This code for heavy machinery makes it impossible to cut down protected trees

December 30, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

It can be extremely difficult for law enforcement to ensure the protection of large swaths of the forest from loggers. In a new, unique approach to protecting trees, developers are creating code that could be added to heavy machinery in order to prevent deforestation in areas … [Read more...] about This code for heavy machinery makes it impossible to cut down protected trees

UK government to fund scheme that will teach prisoners coding

March 18, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Criminals who re-offend cost the UK government an estimated £15 billion each year. One of the main reasons why former prisoners return to a life of crime is because of their poor employment opportunities, which is why the British government plans on backing up a project that aims … [Read more...] about UK government to fund scheme that will teach prisoners coding

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