More states are requiring students to take a foundational computer science class to graduate—employing a powerful policy lever to bridge long-standing gender, racial, and socioeconomic gaps in course ...

When I started teaching computer science at Punahou School, there were two computer science classes: an Intro and an AP course, mostly attended by boys. Occasionally, a girl would enroll in the course ...

He realized some girls were being pointed toward other courses, being told that computer science was “really challenging,” and that they should try a different class. Unconscious bias plays a part.

This special series focuses on important community issues, innovative solutions to societal challenges, and people and non-profit groups making an impact through technology. by Lisa Stiffler on Nov 1, ...

Cybersecurity solutions company Trend Micro has announced that it is expanding its partnership with non-profit community Girls in Tech with a new initiative aimed at closing the gender diversity and ...

Ten years ago, girls were so scarce in high school computer science classes that the number of female students taking Advanced Placement tests in that subject could be counted on one hand in nine ...

Georgia educators are continuing efforts to get more girls involved in science courses after a report released this week found far more boys here and nationally are taking a computer science class for ...

Four years ago, high schools across America launched an advanced placement course introducing students to the principles of computer science in an effort geared in part toward bringing more female, ...

During the pandemic, GCHQ has had an increase in the number of young people, particularly girls, taking part in its summer cyber security courses. The CyberFirst programme, run by GCHQ’s National ...

Patrick B introduced himself: “I am an intelligence officer, or a spy.” The room was buzzing as Patrick explained how his love of solving problems led him to a career in the electronic ...