People of ACM European Chapters - Bulletin Archive
"People of ACM European Chapters" highlights the unique scientific accomplishments and compelling personal attributes of ACM chapter members in Europe who are making a difference in advancing computing as a science and a profession. These bulletins feature ACM members whose personal and professional stories are a source of inspiration for the larger computing community.
Meet Vanessa Peña-Araya
Vanessa Peña-Araya is a Chilean researcher who is based at Inria Saclay, France. Her main research interests concern data analysis and visualization, mainly focused on geotemporal data. In 2016 she co-founded Niñas Pro, an initiative that motivates girls to learn to code, in order to reduce the gender gap in STEAM. Although she is no longer part of the association, Niñas Pro continues growing thanks to its organizers and volunteers.
