WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN COMPUTINGCOMP 450

Talha Majeed

Encouraging women and minorities in computing can cause a great contribution to technology, individual progress, and overall benefit to society.

WHY WOMEN NOT CHOOSE COMPUTING Inaccurate perception of computing careers.

Will not enjoy the work Will not find a key position Lack of interest Will not good at computing

Carrier stereotyping Societal stereotyping works against girls Traditional attitude amongst friends family Loss of self esteem, ability, motivation and

courage

WHY WOMEN NOT CHOOSE COMPUTING de-feminization of computing.(1945-1961)

Women contribution in industry and manufacturing jobs

Social and economic pressure on women to retire

 Academic/Industrial Phase (1962-1979) CS Departments were formed in close

coordination with Electrical Engineering Computer industry growth was transformed in

the domain of business and management

WHY WOMEN NOT CHOOSE COMPUTING Commercialization of Computing

(1980-?):  Electronic gaming systems and personal

computers were invented.  Gaming activities were created for males

by males

GENDER GAP

GENDER GAP

GENDER GAP

WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN THE WORKFORCE

WHY WOMEN SHOULD CONSIDER COMPUTING

Ordinary jobs pay less salary and benefits

Financial support for the families Excellent pay with great rewards

projected to increase by 38 percent over the 2006 to 2016 period

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm

WHY WOMEN SHOULD CONSIDER COMPUTING

In May 2006, median annual earnings were $79,780. Middle 50 percent earning > $62,830

<$98,470 The highest 10 percent earning>$119,770. The lowest 10 percent earning< $49,350

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm

SUGGESTIONS Administrative support is significant Safe access to class rooms, labs

Well lit parking lot Escort services Surveillance services

Unconscious bias women are interrupted more than men eye contact with male students know and use male students only women are asked easy questions

SUGGESTIONS Demeaning comments should be

avoided Encourage study groups

U-shape or small sitting arrangements On campus learning opportunities

awareness Lab Assistant counseling center career center

SUGGESTIONS Support English as a second langrage

Faculty should be accessible open door during office hours Email to student Facility of voice message

Computer programming and science clubs Computer brunch

QUESTIONS?