Diversity gaps in computer science: exploring the underrepresentation of girls, Blacks and Hispanics

Unfortunately, many US students are facing challenges beyond their control when it comes to gaining a viable education. Underrepresented groups in computer science degrees and jobs - including girls, Blacks and Hispanics - each face unique structural and social barriers in both exposure and access to computer science (CS). These barriers create differences in opportunities to learn, challenging education leaders and tech companies who want to influence more students to study CS and pursue a career in this vital field.

This Google-Gallup partnership research identifies the structural and social barriers to getting an education in CS. The findings create a path that allows more students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary to solve complex problems and foster creativity and innovation. This report provides an understanding of the effects of various barriers to learning and is the first step toward building support to encourage equitable learning of CS among all students.

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