As part of the collaboration between Google and Project CS First, an exploratory survey was conducted on the role of parents in the educational and professional choices of their children in computer science. Most parents do not feel they can explain computer science to their children and over 80% has requested to speak with experts.
Based on the results of the studies, the Fondazione Mondo Digitale has organised Generations On-Line, a series of meetings held by sector professionals to address the great challenges of digital life and help parents orient their children without prejudice towards the working world.
The third session will take place on Thursday, March 31 (18.30): experts and role models will discuss professional applications of computer science and address the issue of gender prejudice in STEM subjects, with the concrete experiences of women who work in the sector and have made the difference with technology.
To participate, please register at the following link.
GENERATIONS ON-LINE
Computer Science: What Type of Career?
Experts Answer the Questions and Doubts of Parents
On-line event | March 31, 2022, 18.30-19.30
Live streaming on YouTube and Zoom
AGENDA
Moderator: Ornella Sprizzi, content creator, entrepreneur and mother of four
18.30 | INTRODUCTION
- Elena Bonetti, Italian Minister for Equal Opportunities and Families *
18.35 | WELCOME
- Mirta Michilli, Director General, Fondazione Mondo Digitale
18.45 | The Questions of Parents Answered by Professionals
- Roberta Fulci, Mathematician, Journalist and Conducor of Radio3Scienza, co-author of "Ragazze con i numeri"
- Manuela Benedetti, Computer Scientist and CEO, Be Ready Software
- Isabella Mazzeo, Ads Privacy & Data Activation Lead IT, Google Italia
- Simona Rombo, Professor of Computer Science, University of Palermo and Founder, Kazaam Lab
19.25 | CONCLUSIONS
*tbc
All parents participating in the event will have the opportunity to sign up their children (aged 10-16) for free computer science training courses developed with sector experts.
