PROJECT EQUAL-IST: GENDER EQUALITY IN INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Journal Title: ALTA. Pažangios mokymosi technologijos ir aplikacijos - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Men dominate the ICT sector in Lithuania as well as all over the world. The demand for ICT and engineering professionals is so high that it cannot be fully satisfied. Therefore it is important to encourage women to choose their Career in ICT field and break the stereotypes that cause the low rate of women joining the field. The paper analyzes the issues that women face in Informatics Faculty of KTU. It was observed that women feel a lack of concern of their career path compared with their male colleagues and the challenge to plan their career while conciliating work and personal life. This article aims to conclude the action plan, taken under the EQUAL-IST Project, for Informatics Faculty of KTU to encourage women to choose a career in ICT.
Authors and Affiliations
Danguole Rutkauskiene, Vasiliki Moumtzi, Mpampis A. Chatzimallis
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