Why Aren't More Girls Interested in Computer Science?

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External News Details

Barbara Ericson, director of computing outreach at Georgia Tech, appeared on Weekend Express to discuss the gender gap and explains why more women aren't interested in computer science. Source: HLN TV

Additional Information

Groups

College of Computing, School of Computer Science, School of Interactive Computing

Categories
Education, Computer Science/Information Technology and Security, Digital Media and Entertainment
Keywords
Earsketch; hip-hop; code; computer science; Barbara Ericson; women; girls; females; computer science education; gender gap; high school students
Status
  • Created By: Michaelanne Dye
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Jan 27, 2014 - 6:27am
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 10:26pm