For everyday studying Elin Backlund engineering at LTH. But on Wednesday she was elected as the IT giant Microsoft’s ambassador for women in the IT industry.
IT industry remains far from equal and in many future professions illuminates the representation of women by their absence.
But it should now be about to change – using a student at Lund University. Elin Backlund studying engineering physics with specialization in software and was awarded on Wednesday awarded “it-girl”.
IT giant Microsoft behind the price
According to a survey by Sifo think seven out of ten girls that they are not encouraged to their technical interests, writes Breakit. Therefore, IT giant Microsoft has chosen to institute a price that does just that.
– Competence is one of the industry’s major challenges for both startups and large corporations. We believe that the industry has much to gain from highlighting role models who can push for a change and inspire more girls to pursue a career in IT, says Sara Hill Branch, Director of Developer Experience at Microsoft, in a statement.
the nomination for this year’s it-girl means a year as ambassador for Microsoft, and a model for other iT girls with many opportunities to network and inspire. Something that attracts nominated Elin Backlund.
“Have the ability to create commitment”
– the award gives me the courage to continue important issues. Not least the question of the proportion of women in tech and IT. Here’s the start of my career, it feels like a strong push in the right direction and I’m really psyched to work on it after school, she says in a press release.
Elin Backlund is person number 13 in the line of crowned and was also awarded a Lumia 950 phone and a Microsoft Surface Pro 4.
the jury’s nomination for election by Elin Backlund:
“This year’s winner has the ability to create commitment to technological possibilities. With an incredible drive, passion and ability to lead strive Year IT girl to create code that is changing – today and tomorrow. “
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