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Tue 29 Apr 2025 09:35 - 10:00 at 208 - Session 1

This research considers young women participat- ing in International Robot Olympiad which has had female presence and achievements from Bangladesh. The involvement of women in robotics is on the rise, with many playing a pivotal role and making impactful contributions to the field of robotics. We considered women in robotics, their parents, and robotics events organizers as N=32 participants among them 23 are (Female=12, Male=11) Robot Olympiad participants; 7 are parents (Mother=3, Father=4) and 2 are organizers (Female=1, Male=1) through a qualitative study to understand their success parameters. It showed that support from society, personal drive, and encouragement is required in a consistent manner. The social phenomenon of supporting women in robotics was further discussed through activity theory in this paper. In a low-resource region, this work can show possibilities to encourage women in other fields of STEM where representation has been historically low.

Tue 29 Apr

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09:00 - 10:30
Session 1GE@ICSE at 208
09:00
10m
Day opening
Welcome
GE@ICSE
C: Valentina Lenarduzzi University of Oulu
09:10
25m
Research paper
Overcoming Obstacles: Challenges of Gender Inequality in Undergraduate ICT Programs
GE@ICSE
Angelica Pereira State University of Bahia, Anderson Uchôa Federal University of Ceará, Edna Dias Canedo Computer Science Department - University of Brasília, Juliana Alves Pereira PUC-Rio, Claudia Pinto Pereira State University of Feira de Santana, Larissa Rocha University of the State of Bahia (UNEB)
09:35
25m
Research paper
“Robot Olympiad Inspires us Technically and also boosts our Confidence”: Understanding the Elements of Success for Women in Robotics in Bangladesh
GE@ICSE
Nasheetat Zainah Rahman Mastermind English Medium School, Ipshita Ahmed Moon University of Dhaka, Nova Ahmed Bangladesh
10:00
25m
Research paper
Detecting Gender Bias to Enhance Inclusivity in Software Engineering Education
GE@ICSE
Fatemeh Sadat Mirshafiee Carleton University, Nafiseh Kahani Carleton University
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