Women Disappearing in Computer Science

  • Ásrún Matthíasdóttir

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Abstract

Everysocietyneeds the participation of both genders in the developmentof ICT. Girls and women are using computer systems, computer games and the Internet as well as boys and men, and the invention and developmentof thistechnologyshould be influenced by both sexes. In thispaper, a survey conducted at Reykjavik University will be discussed. The findings indicate that young women do notknow what computer science is as a subject and do notrealise what employment and professional opportunities are for people with a degree in computer science.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3rd E-Learning Conference Proceedings
Pages39-42
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Event3rd E-Learning Conference - Coimbra, Portugal
Duration: 7 Sept 20068 Sept 2006

Conference

Conference3rd E-Learning Conference
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityCoimbra
Period7/09/068/09/06

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