At the closing keynote of JupyterCon 2020, Fernando Pérez introduced the inaugural class of Jupyter Distinguished Contributors, and Lorena Barba was among them! Project Jupyter established a "Distinguished Contributor" award in 2020 to recognize the work of contributors that is sustained over at least two years and is substantial in quality and quantity. Prof. Barba... Continue »
Tech has spent millions of dollars in efforts to diversify workplaces. Despite this, it seems after each spell of progress, a series of retrograde events ensue.... Continue »
This statement develops my vision and goals in Teaching and Learning in higher education, through a narrative that explains my sources of inspiration, my scholarly contributions, and my track record.
As an engineering professor, three main themes underpin my vision and... Continue »
This document supplements my faculty statement on Teaching & Learning. In it, I list my contributions to open education, through published open educational resources, essays and blog posts, talks, and interviews or media coverage. I have a decade-long commitment to open education, a consistent practice and... Continue »
Diverse and inclusive environments in work and professional settings are difficult to find, and more difficult to create. Tech companies, academic departments, conferences, governing bodies, all are increasingly hunting for better practices to reduce bias. This statement relates my record and contributions to diversity,... Continue »
