Women in Computer Science: Getting involved in STEM — from computerscience.org; with thanks to Emily French for the resource
Excerpt:
Even with projected growth of 15-20% between 2012 and 2022, the vast majority of computer science jobs will be pursued and filled by men. As STEM-related industries on a whole add over 1.7 million jobs in the coming years, there continues to be a notable absence of women in the field. This trend begins well before entering the job market: girls account for more than half of all Advanced Placement (AP) test-takers, yet boys outnumber girls 4:1 in computer science exams. In Mississippi, Montana and Wyoming, not a single girl took the AP Computer Science examination in 2014.
There is a clear disconnect between the computer science industry and the message girls receive about their ability to succeed in tech organizations. This guide examines the history behind this disparity and how educators, parents, employers and computer scientists can reverse the trend.
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Due to the marketing strategies of the last three decades, many women have developed misconceptions about computer science. While the notion of the geek coder is alive and well, many young women may be unaware of the myriad jobs available and the opportunity to make a palpable difference.
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As Smithsonian Magazine reports, a survey conducted by AAUW of 15,000 recent graduates found that, one year after graduation, male and female programmers were earning the same salary.
