2023:Program/Submissions/Susciter des vocations scientifiques par l'éducation aux médias et la contribution sur Wikipédia - SGUCEV/en
Title: Stimulating scientific vocations through media literacy and contribution on Wikipedia
Speakers:
Manouka
Wikimedien de la Côte d'Ivoire depuis 2014, Coordinatrice de Programmes du User group Côte d’Ivoire et membre de l'équipe organisatrice de la WikiConvention Francophone 2023 qui aura lieu en Côte d’Ivoire. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manouka_at_Terra_Africa_2022_Wikimedia_Civ.jpg
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Type: Lightning talk
Track: Education
Submission state: submitted
Duration: 10 minutes
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Presentation language: en
Abstract & description
Abstract
Sharing the experience of the "African Scientists" project, which consists of introducing young girls to research and information processing in order to produce content on Wikipedia, while at the same time arousing their interest in science.
Description
According to the Unesco Science Report, there are 2.4% of African scientists in the world, of which barely 30% are women. The observation is clear. There are not enough women researchers in Africa. To rebalance this situation, Unesco invites to encourage young girls to study mathematics and science. During the 2021 - 2022 school year, we have created a Wikipedia club in a school group for girls: the Groupe Scolaire Madeleine Danielou. Objectives: 1. to train a group of girls on the functioning of Wiki platforms (Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, WikiQuote, etc.) 2. to collect and organize documentation on at least 3 African scientists 3. to write and improve biographies of African scientists Write and improve biographies of at least 3 African scientists on Wikipedia. In doing so, the idea is to get the girls to know women who have made a career in science, to tell their stories and to use them as role models. At the end of the school year, the results are satisfying and provide important lessons to share.
Further details
Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?
Our session is closely linked to the future as we train young students who represent the future and encourage them to contribute to Wikipedia and other projects. In addition to this, we are targeting women as both content and editors.
Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?
Everyone can participate in this session
Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?
Onsite in Singapore
Remote online participation, livestreamed- Remote from a satellite event
- Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
- Pre-recorded and available on demand
