European Network For Gender Balance in Informatics (EUGAIN): Activities and Results

TL;DR

This paper summarizes the activities and outcomes of EUGAIN, a European network dedicated to enhancing gender balance across all levels of informatics education and professional participation.

Contribution

It introduces EUGAIN's coordinated efforts to promote gender equality in informatics within Europe, fostering collaboration among researchers and institutions.

Findings

Increased awareness and initiatives for gender balance in informatics.

Established a European network of professionals working on gender equality.

Contributed to policy development and best practices in gender diversity.

Abstract

This chapter provides a summary of the activities and results of the European Network For Gender Balance in Informatics (EUGAIN, EU COST Action CA19122). The main aim and objective of the network is to improve gender balance in informatics at all levels, from undergraduate and graduate studies to participation and leadership both in academia and industry, through the creation of a European network of colleagues working at the forefront of the efforts for gender balance in informatics in their countries and research communities.