According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 10-year job outlook for all 12 major Computer Science and Information Technology Occupations will increase by 13-37%, most of which is much faster than the national average. Yet, while the field is growing and overall enrollment is up at most major universities, only about 18% of computer science and engineering majors are women. Why is that?
Is the “Geek” Label Alienating Women in Computer Science?
Topics: Computer Science Education, Computer Science Education, FabFems, Geek Bus, Geeks, higher education, Introduction to Computer Science, MentorNet, Million Women Mentors, STEM, Tricia Barry, Washington Post, We the Geeks, White House, women in Computer Science