Short Wave One Page At A Time, Jess Wade Is Changing Wikipedia
Jan 6, 2021
Jess Wade, an experimental physicist at Imperial College London, dedicates her free time to transforming Wikipedia by creating entries for women and POC scientists. She discusses how Wikipedia shapes scientific discourse and the urgent need to combat bias in representation. Wade shares her journey in championing diverse voices, emphasizing the importance of inclusion in STEM. She reveals the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in science and highlights her efforts to make knowledge more accessible to future generations.
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Wikipedia's Influence on Science
- Wikipedia has the power to influence scientific research due to its high visibility.
- Increased documentation on Wikipedia can lead to greater interest and development in a research area.
Quarantine Bubble Guests
- Jess Wade would include vaccine developers Sarah Gilbert and Kizzmekia Corbett in a hypothetical quarantine bubble.
- She admires their scientific contributions and efforts to support underserved communities.
Gladys West's Recognition
- Jess Wade wrote about Gladys West, a mathematician who made significant contributions to GPS technology.
- After Wade created West's Wikipedia page, West was recognized as one of BBC's top 100 women.