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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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