Teen Tech Girls

by Kim Wilkenstechkim@kimxtom.comteentechgirls.wikispaces.com

There is a crisis in CS education both in quality and access.

While technological advancement is rapid, study in the field of CS is not keeping pace.

What’s the big deal?

Global shortfall of CS majors

Women are not represented in CS field

Girls wait later to make a decision about their major, but decide earlier what they don't want to do.

Where are the girls?

What do girls think about CS?

What could girls think about CS?

There are many potential collaborators interested in

addressing this issue.

Who can help?

What is Computer Science?

"Computer science (CS) is the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their applications, and their impact on society." 

A Model Curriculum for K-12 Computer Science, CSTA

What is Computer Science?

The study of • computers• hardware and software design• applications• algorithmic processes• impact on society

Demystify the concepts of:• programming• algorithms• binary numbers

Demystify the concepts of:• commands• syntax• procedures

Programming is:• fun• interactive• easy

Programming is:• fun• interactive• challenging