Computer Vision News - February 2022

20 Women in Computer Vision Tell me something about Naples that we don’t know. It has been changing a lot, and there are people that know more than me actually. Naples is a colorful city. That means that there is the black and the white, and a lot of shades in between. There are a lot of problems, especially in some areas. But there are also a lot of great people, great people who want to bring something positive to their life. They don’t want to mix with the wrong crowd. You certainly know the saying about Naples that is in almost every language. Which one? “See Naples and die.” This is true! I recommend it! There are a lot of beautiful places in the world. But your hometown is probably the dearest place to you. Also, I get feedback from my friends. I have a lot of foreign friends who have visited Naples that were astonished, because there is a particular vibe. there are a little bit more opportunities for women, but we are still fighting a lot. I really wanted to do something to demonstrate to myself and to other women around me, that… [ changes voice ] we are like men, we can do everything! We can study! We can learn! We can explore! I still feel very little sometimes, but I know that I have something to offer. I have tried to do this from the very beginning. This has brought me relatively far. I am here now because I built my path.  And the story is not over yet! Absolutely! When I was in France, I thought that was the end, let’s say. I found my achievement. I reached a stable position. I had a good team of collaborators. Then I found this opportunity at EPD Solutions. Even if I am almost 40 years old, it is not over yet! That’s also the beauty of research: new fields open up. We get interested in them. We gain knowledge. Yes, I was very motivated at that time to explore, to learn, to do something more outside of my neighborhood.