Quantitative And Qualitative Research

1. Speakers Name
Computer Science is for
everyone!

2. Careers in science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) and computer science (CS)
are critical in shaping the world we live in
and solving some of its biggest challenges.
The gender gap in STEM and (CS) fields is
wide and longstanding. We need to be
thoughtful about the way these subjects are
taught. So we are bringing CS to everyone.
Our school recognizes the importance of
offering Computer Science courses. Our
goal is to make sure we are encouraging
everyone to sign up!
Introduction

3. “A career in CS is a chance to build
things. If you can dream it, CS can help
you do it!”
~Alice Steinglass, President, Code.org
Computer science, or “CS,” is a broad large
subject. It blends all the “STEM” subjects of
science, technology, engineering and math,
and also includes design.
By increasing access to CS for all youth as
early as possible, we can help them prepare
for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
What is computer
science?

4. Contributing real-time
data to farmers
Changing the way we
do business
Removing language
barriers in
communication
What is computer science?

5. Computer science is for everyone
Knowledge and
skills for success
in careers across
all sectors
Opens doors to,
and equalizes,
opportunity for
all
Teaches
important skills,
such as:
Creativity
Problem solving
Critical and flexible
thinking
Coordinating with
others
Essential literacy
for today’s world
Critical
understanding
for citizenship,
ethics, and
social good

6.  Schools across the country and around
the world are working to increase
access to quality CS education.
 While CS classes and opportunities are
expanding, only a fraction of girls
and women are likely to pursue STEM
degrees and careers.
Increase gender diversity
in CS Education

7.  The good news is that there are
steps we can all take to help close
the gender gap in STEM and CS.
 We need to be more mindful on
how we engage girls in CS.
 Break the common misperception
that CS is boring and doesn’t
relate to the world at large.
What can we
do?

8. Provide
Encouragement
Encourage a
Growth Mindset
Provide Hands-
on Experience
Generate
Excitement
Provide Role
Models
5 key insights we can
turn into action
Your voice is important!

9. Provide girls and young women with
positive role models.
Girls and young women have a hard time
picturing themselves in STEM roles. They need
more exposure to STEM jobs, female role
models, and career awareness and planning.
Provide Role Models

10. “My burning drive is to somehow change
the world for the better, whether it is
small
or big. If I can help even one person
realize their potential to better the world
through the medium of technology,
information and computer science, then
I have reached my goal.”
AISHWARYA MANOHARAN
Real Student Story

11. Girls and young women have a hard time
picturing themselves in STEM roles. They
need more exposure to STEM jobs, female
role models, and career awareness and
planning.
Generate excitement

12. Poppy Crum, a chief scientist at Dolby Laboratories –
responsible for integrating neuroscience and
sensory perception into algorithm design,
technological development and technology strategy.
Works on extremely cool projects including a
biosensor experiment to prove HDR, surround
sound, or a certain color palette, will elicit an
emotional response, then the creative content (like
filmmakers) makers are more likely to want to use
Dolby tools.
Poppy Crum

13. We found that girls who participate in
STEM clubs and activities outside of
school are more likely to say they will
pursue STEM subjects later in their
education.
Provide hands-on experiences

14. Encouragement from teachers and parents
makes a big difference in girls’ interest in
STEM—especially when it comes from both
teachers and parents.
We can’t underestimate the importance of
positive encouragement.
Provide encouragement

15. All educators and parents can foster a
“growth mindset” among their female
students by tapping into their willingness
to work hard for results.
Encourage a “growth mindset”

16. Examples of career available with CS knowledge
Computers and technology are behind some of the most interesting
and impactful jobs out there today. Studying CS can point you toward
any number of exciting careers:
 Fashion tech designer
 Mobile developer
 Medicine analyst
 Data scientist
 Music program engineer

17. Where can CS take
your student?
Computer science + student = a
bright future.
Not only does CS open the door to all
sorts of amazing careers, but it also
gives you skills that are in very high
demand.
People who major in CS in college earn
40% more than the average college
graduate. 1

18. Contributors
Special thanks to the nonprofit and academic experts who work every
day to close the gender gap in STEM and CS.

19. Where do we start?
Sign up for CS Class
today!
School to provide content on
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