Alex Jackson is the editor of the Soapbox Science blog at Nature and currently manages Nature Blogs. He's been writing about fascinating people in health, technology and science for more than eight years both at regional and national level. Alex has previously contributed to the BBC, National Geographic, Scientific American blogs and Geographical magazine. A stout Yorkshireman, Alex is currently cast adrift in the city of London, where gravy boats are hard to come by.
Inspiring Young Men from Minority Backgrounds to Code
On a sign that adorns the premises of the vibrant New York technology charity, All Star Code, the bold messaging could not be clearer. Displayed in large writing are the top ten principles that inspired the charity's creation.