Faith and Web

You might have noticed that my most recent del.icio.us links were all about women and computing. Many years ago I chose not to major in computer science because I thought it wasn’t a field for women. Sadly, I think that’s still largely true. Certainly statistics bear me out. However, the real force behind this set of links is the formation of a new group.

A dear friend and fellow webmaster recently had the idea of creating a group for women web professionals. We will be launching soon. For now, we’re getting organized.

We plan to name ourselves after Augusta Ada, Countess of Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron. Ada Lovelace is generally considered to be the founder of “Scientific Computing.” She was a lifelong friend of Charles Babbage. Her notes on his “Analytical Engine” (plans for a computer in 1834) include astonishing predictions of current realities – things like computer-generated music.

What could possibly be more inspiring? How could I not improve my skills as church web diva with support like this? What insights will we have? Me – I’m thinking about the disconnect between mastery of CSS and mastery of PHP. My theory is that there are parallel digital divides. Who knows what my fellow Lovelacians are thinking. Time will tell.

Whatever the case may be, please wish us luck in our adventure.

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