Software Carpentry is a nonprofit organization for teaching scientists and researchers how to use computers more effectively. We teach basic python, databases, version control, and other skills. I and other female scientists are organizing a large Software Carpentry workshop running April 14-15 at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (just up the hill from UC Berkeley). This one is targeted specifically at Women in Science and engineering (
http://swcarpentry.github.io/2014-04-14-wise/).
These dates overlap with PyCon, so while we've got the instructors we need, we're short-handed on
helpers who can float the room to answer questions, deal with technical issues, etc. Mostly, all we can offer in return is a fun time, helping women to learn to code. There will also be a reception for wine, relaxation, and mingling.
Would any of you be willing to join us and help? If so, please let me know and I'll fill in the remaining details off-list.