On Thursday, April 9, the Harvard Women in Technology (WIT) Group will feature a talk by Mercè Crosas.
Crosas, Director Data Science at IQSS, will present "Collaboration in Science and Technology" on Thursday. As the WIT talk is described:
Until recently, the criteria used in assessing and engaging people for the advancement of science and technology have been focused on skills and contributions of single individuals in these fields, and not been carefully evaluated based on their success. As science and technology are increasingly becoming collaborative and social ventures, and it is now seldom the case that the impact of a single individual is crucial, the criteria for and stereotypes of the successful scientific or technical leader should change accordingly. Changing the criteria and stereotypes results in a larger and more diverse talent pool available to advance and lead science and technology, creating teams that not only leverage diverse perspectives, but also are collectively smarter.
The Harvard Women in Technology Group holds monthly informal meetings to provide a forum for discussion and exploretion of the experiences of women in technology at Harvard. The group's meetings include presentations by invited speakers, training sessions, and round table discussions. Thursday's meeting will take place at 12:00 pm in Lamont Library.
