In this episode, Professor Adolfo Neto interviews Alexander Serebrenik about diversity and inclusion in software engineering. Alexander begins by sharing his journey into computer science and what motivated him to focus on Social Software Engineering.

The conversation highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion, with Alexander explaining how these topics are crucial for fostering innovation and effective problem-solving in software development. He provides examples of the positive impact diverse perspectives can have on engineering practices.

Alexander also addresses the challenges organizations face in improving diversity and inclusion. He offers practical advice on creating a more inclusive environment, drawing from his extensive experience in the field. For those looking to learn more, he recommends various resources, such as books, blogs, and academic papers.

Looking ahead, Alexander mentions his upcoming keynote speech at the Brazilian Symposium on Software Quality (SBQS) and discusses other areas of research he is involved in. He also shares how he stays updated with the latest news in his field through books, blogs, podcasts, and online courses.

The episode concludes with Alexander providing final insights on the importance of diversity and inclusion. Adolfo thanks him for his time and valuable contributions, making for an engaging and informative discussion. Listen to the full episode to hear more about Alexander's insights and experiences in promoting diversity and inclusion in software engineering.

Alexander Serebrenik

https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/alexander-serebrenik  

https://www.win.tue.nl/~aserebre/  

https://x.com/aserebrenik  

SBQS

https://sbqs.sbc.org.br/2024/index.php/en-us/keynotes 

https://sbqs.sbc.org.br/2024/index.php/en-us/ 

Gender and Tenure Diversity in GitHub Teams https://cmustrudel.github.io/papers/chi15.pdf  

Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: Advancing Software Developer Diversity and Inclusion Through Future-Oriented Research https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.07142 

Unveiling Diversity: Empowering OSS Project Leaders with Community Diversity and Turnover Dashboards https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.08543  

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