After the first three editions in Florence, Rome and Milan, the 2016 edition of the initiative promoted by Microsoft has been transformed into Pink Cloud on Tour – Science and Technology for Ambitious Women. From May 9 to 13, the event was held in three cities - Bari, Naples and Cagliari - introducing over 1000 young Italian and foreign women (aged 17-24) to the many opportunities existing in the technological and digital sectors to overcome the gender gap in technological education.
As part of Pink Cloud, Microsoft has launched the global #MakeWhatsNext Campaign with 43 events in 27 countries to train 7,000 young women on technical and scientific subjects. On May 26-27, Venice will host the final appointment for “Pink Cloud on Tour.” The Venice Ca’ Foscari Univesity in collaboration with Microsoft will host a meeting of successful women in the technological sector with young European women. The Fondazione Mondo Digitale will be represented by Ana Lain, Self-Enterprise Project and New Jobs Coordinator.
While we follow the event on social media with hashtag #MakeWhatsNext, let’s review the Cagliari leg of the Pink Cloud Tour with interviews by Eleonora Curatola and Cecilia Stajano, School Innovation Manager.
Gaia is attending her last year of school at the Liceo Scientifico Dante Alighieri in Cagliari and has already decided that she will study Software Engineering at university. “It’s a good idea to encourage young women to study technological and scientific subjects. There is no need to be afraid of prejudice. What we need is education that will guarantee the same rights to women and men.”
Ilenia (20) attends the Liceo Artistico Siotto Pintor in Cagliari and tells us about her passion for technology and the importance of education on new media and the Internet.
Giulia and Rita, students: "Technology represents an investment in our future. Over these two days, I have decided to make my voice heard as a woman … I want to shout that I am here too and want to do something important!"
Emanuela (19) attends the Liceo Scientifico E. Lussu in Sant' Antioco: "Pink Cloud is an example of the importance and value of women in the world of technology and science."
Ilenia, 20 anni, frequenta il liceo artistico Siotto Pintor di Cagliari e ci racconta la sua passione per la tecnologia e l'importanza di un'educazione all'uso dei nuovi media e di internet.
Maria Porceddu is a support teacher at the Foiso Fois School: technology is fundamental to expand our knowledge and Pink Cloud provides young women with all the necessary tools.
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