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[Ep. 20] Representation and motherhood in tech w/ Huma Shoaib
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Working in tech as a new mother/father is tough. How can the tech industry improve our support/benefits?
Hear Huma's journey from Pakistan to Silicon Valley.
0:00 Education in computer science and AI from Pakistan to the US
1:11 Choosing between English Literature or Accounting... why not computer science?
3:36 Women in US are less confident than in Pakistan
5:54 Importance of recognition in improving women's computational identity
7:50 Are girls interested in computer science? Societal/cultural changes
13:10 Barriers as a mother in tech
15:30 Maternity/paternity leave
22:50 Lack of support returning from mat leave
28:00 Transitioning to new adventures
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