Today, Microsoft Italy will launch the 2015 edition of Pink Cloud at the Palazzo Reale in Milano. “The Pink Cloud Science & Technology: Food for Mind, Energy for the Future” is promoted in partnership with UN Women, ITU, Fondazione Mondo Digitale, the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research and the City of Milan.
The objective of the initiative that will be held in Milan on May 19-21 is to promote the technical and scientific education of young Italian women and raise awareness of the need to bridge the gender gap in science, technology and research.
Besides free training, female students will be able to participate in interesting activities, including a guided visit of the EXPO on May 19, the opening conference on “Technology: food for mind” on the same day and the final conference on May 21 at the Università Bocconi.
The courses for female high school students will be held on May 20-21 at the Università degli studi Milano Bicocca and include: TecHer, CodHer, Digital Lab, EmpowerHer, InspirHer and EmployHer.
The conference will also present female students who participated in the Fondazione Mondo Digitale: The future? It’s Up to Me! Campaign.
Here are the stories of some of the protagonists from the Lombardy Region.
Giulia Tomellini - Parabiago
My name is Giulia and I am 17. I would describe myself as an extroverted and spontaneous person. I like to spend my free time with others and if possible help them. I’m not easily discouraged. As a matter of fact, if I have an objective, I don’t stop until I reach it. I’m very enterprising and resolute. I accept all offers and try to exploit them to the best of my abilities. This is why I’m currently attending year three in a scientific lyceum, studying applied sciences. I am also a Red Cross volunteer and have chosen to attend this Microsoft course.
Elisa Bernini - Lecco
My name is Elisa and I am 17. I study computer science and telecommunications at the Istituto Tecnico Antonio Badoni in Lecco. In my free time, I like to read and do sports, especially Krav Maga, which is an Israeli self-defence discipline. I am also always interested in learning new things, especially those related to technology.
Dayana Taseva - Milan
My name is Dayana and I am 19. I’m currently in my last year of school and am studying enterprise computer systems at the Istituto Carlo Cattaneo. I have many hobbies including photography, dance and cooking. I also love to travel and come into contact with other cultures.
And then we have some protagonists from the Regione Lazio …
