Increasing computer science literacy and diversity in computing


The importance of increasing computer science literacy and the diversity of students in computing has been consistently making headlines in the past few weeks. Journalists frequently cite the CRA’s Taulbee Survey as a trusted source of information for data on student enrollment trends. We’ve selected a few interesting articles to highlight:

The heightened media attention on computing is particularly timely because of events like the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, which took place earlier this month and brings attention to increasing gender diversity in computing, and CSEdWeek, which highlights computer science education and takes place in a little over a month – December 7-13.

Click here to find out more about CRA diversity initiatives and learn more about CSEdWeek opportunities like the Hour of Code.

Increasing computer science literacy and diversity in computing