tedx talk - women in tech: the missing force
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This talk was given at TEDxCollegeofWilliamAndMary, April 6 2014. The theme of the TEDx was "Forward" and the forces shaping our future. I spoke about women in tech and that they're a missing force. Quick summary: 1985 was a significant year for women studying computer science. 37% of the computer science degrees in the US that year were awarded to women. In 2012, that number had dropped to 18%. And the latest numbers from the College Board show that’s consistent with the number of young women who take the AP Computer Science exam. A mere 18%. In this talk, I shared why women need to be a force shaping the future of technology, the impact that gender diversity has on innovation and leadership, and one idea to help reverse the decline of women in tech.TRANSCRIPT
Women in Tech: The Missing Force
Karen CatlinDeveloping powerful women leaders in the tech industry
www.karencatlin.com@kecatlin
April 6 2014, TEDxCollegeofWilliam&Mary© 2014 by Karen Catlin. All rights reserved.
Back in 1985…
CS Degrees Awarded in the US
1985 2011
144317594
24,690 35,478
Women Men
Source: US Dept of Education, nces.ed.gov
37% 17%
The Need
Expected US GradsUnfilled
By 2022, the US will need
1.2M
computer scientistsSource: NCWIT By The Numbers
Why More Women?
Image courtesy of Stoonn / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Cautionary Tales
Photo by Janipewter, CC BY-SA 3.0
Image courtesy of Dan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Image courtesy of africa / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Impact on Patents
Source: NCWIT, ncwit.org/pdf/PatentExecSumm.pdf
Graph by DarwinPeacock, CC BY 3.0
Why More Women?
Balance
Inclusive Design
Innovation
Why the Decline?
Photo by Ruben de Rijcke, CC BY-SA 3.0 Photo by allaboutapple.com, CC BY-SA 2.5 IT
Groups for Girls & Women in Tech
Creating a More Inclusive Culture
10% 48% 7% 42%
May 2014: over 50% masters & PhDs
What I’m Seeing
Why I’m Optimistic
Image courtesy of Theresa Richards, Girls of Steel
Why I’m Optimistic
Image courtesy of C. Devinney
Stay in touch!
Karen Catlinkarencatlin.comfemgineer.comTwitter: @kecatlin
© 2014 by Karen Catlin. All rights reserved.