On November 21, 2024, CARCEIT hosted a seminar titled "Visualizing Success Using AI-generated Images: Unveiling Challenges and Success Strategies of Undergraduate Women in IT Degrees." The speakers: Alexandra Nam, Ariya Seidin, and Moldir Amanzhol, mentored by NUGSE Associate Professor Dr. Munyaradzi Hwami, presented their research findings under a CARCEIT Education Impact Project, .
The project investigates the experiences of undergraduate women in Kazakhstan pursuing IT degrees, a field marked by rapid development yet significant gender disparities. Despite national efforts to enhance educational opportunities in IT, women remain underrepresented, mirroring global trends in STEM fields. This study addresses the gap by exploring the specific barriers and success strategies identified by these women.
Utilizing AI tools, 30 undergraduate women created visual representations of factors they consider crucial or lacking for their academic and career success in IT. These visualizations were further analyzed to uncover personal and institutional influences on their educational journeys. The findings offer nuanced insights into the academic and professional challenges faced by women in IT, aiming to inform actions that support gender equity in the field.
You can watch the recording of this hybrid seminar below.
