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The RISE of
Women in IT
Championing youth involvement in technology is Clare
McInerney, the Education and Outreach Manager in
Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland funded, Software
Research Centre. Backed by a team of world class
researchers focusing on Evolving Critical Systems,
Claire and the team at Lero hosted summer camps
for 40 female students from local secondary schools.
The camps granted students the opportunity to learn
about problem solving and computational thinking
using various tools and technologies. Her work was
recognised internationally by the Google RISE award.
Lero was commissioned by the National Council for
Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) to develop the fi rst
offi cial 100-hour Junior Cycle Short Course in Coding.
Lero is also actively involved in a pilot CPD (continuing
professional development) initiative training teachers to
deliver this course.
www.lero.ie