I will be on a panel at the October AES Show discussing the work of some of the members of the AES Diversity and Inclusion Committee. On 28th October at 11:30-13:00 ET (15:30-17:00 GMT), along with Amandine Pras, Grace Brooks, Daniel F. Fox, Mary Mazurek and Eliot Bates, I will be pulling out some details from the updated version of our gender representation analysis and discussing the 2019 IIA conference in York as a case study for improving diversity at conferences.
Abstract:
An international survey in partnership with AES showed that women who work in the recording studio experience more microaggressions than those who work in STEM academia. While gender is the most significant predictor of social discrimination in audio, age, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability and migrant status also have an impact. In response to these and other statistics regarding gender representation at AES conferences, this panel opens a dialogue based on the achievements of AES members who have applied their expertise to prompt actions towards equity. These contributions have promoted more diverse representation of invited presenters at AES events; the need for moderation of social media; the development of inclusive education programs; and the importance and effectiveness of access to role models, mentorship, and placement opportunities for women and other minorities.
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