We define perceived diversity as the diversity factors that individuals are born with.
Perceived diversity in Software Engineering has been recognized as a high-value team …

Hackathons are time-bounded collaborative events that have become a global phenomenon
and are adopted by researchers and practitioners in a plethora of contexts. Hackathon …

The intersection of ageism and sexism can create a hostile environment for veteran software
developers belonging to marginalized genders. In this study, we conducted 14 interviews to …

We investigate transgender software professionals' perspectives about their careers as one
of the aspects of diversity in the software industry. We demonstrate that trans people choose …

Context: Participation of women in software development teams is surrounded by several
challenges—including gender bias, the difficulty of engagement, and general acceptance of …

Hackathons are events that originated as competitions for programmers but transformed into
project-oriented events given in different contexts and with different sets of goals. Despite …

Our work builds knowledge on gender-neutral hackathons in educational context.
Hackathon itself is an intensive project-based event, requiring participants to make results in …

Starting as niche programming events, hackathons have since become a popular form of
collaboration. Events are organized in various domains across the globe, aiming to foster …

The growing emphasis on studying equity, diversity, and inclusion within software
engineering has amplified the need to explore hidden populations within this field. Exploring …

This study explores gender differences in motivation, anxiety, and confidence within
hackathon environments. It examines whether intrinsic and extrinsic motivations influence …