Wednesday Buzz: An App That Takes on All-Male Panels

Are you tired of seeing all-male panels?

Gina Glantz, a longtime Democratic strategist and founder of GenderAvenger, certainly is.

“Avenger’s mission has been to help amplify the voices of people who witness an all-male event and want [to] draw attention to—and hopefully convince the organization to correct—the imbalance,” writes Kristen Bellstrom in a recent piece for Fortune  (opens in a new tab).

To help with this, the nonprofit has created an app called GA Tally, which allows users to measure the gender and ethnic breakdown of a panel and account for how long each person talks. “The app turns the information into a simple graphic that can be shared (along with any appropriate hashtag) on social media,” writes Bellstrom.

GenderAvenger also gives a “GA Stamp of Approval” to panels or groups that they believe are getting it right.

Internet Health Report

Today we’re launching the 2018 #internethealth  (opens in a new tab) report. It’s a detailed survey of what’s hurting 😞 and helping 😀 the internet, and how that impacts the *billions* of people who rely on it. You can read the report here: https://t.co/YokY13tYLf  (opens in a new tab) pic.twitter.com/wrNnrjLA8T  (opens in a new tab)

— Mozilla (@mozilla) April 10, 2018  (opens in a new tab)

Is the internet healthy? That’s the central question being answered in a new report from Mozilla.

“Working with researchers, digital rights activists, Mozilla fellows and our community, we tell a collaborative story of how the internet is––and isn’t––healthy from a human perspective,” states the report’s introduction  (opens in a new tab).

The report delves into issues, including who controls the internet, how open it is, safety, and web literacy.

Taking a look at the safety section, you’ll find insights and analysis on ransomware, passwords, unwarranted surveillance, and the vulnerability of the internet of things.

“For all the hype around gadgets and home appliances, many of the industries most impacted by IoT will be health care, transportation, energy and utilities,” the report continues  (opens in a new tab). “There are great opportunities for improving the efficiency and quality of public services, health and infrastructure.”

Other Links of Note

Are you looking for more millennials to join your board? Know Your Own Bone shares compelling reasons for why you should  (opens in a new tab).

Believe it or not, there’s a museum out there devoted to the selfie. BizBash says there is a lot event pros can learn from it when it comes to creating photo ops at your next meeting  (opens in a new tab).

Sometimes the devil really is in the details. Engaging Volunteers reveals how a change in one organization’s nametags made volunteers happier  (opens in a new tab).

(Associations Now illustration)