FactoidSlow Progress in Closing Engineering/Computer Science Higher Education Gender Gap
The numbers are moving upwards, but very slowly. Over a 10 year period (2010 to 2020), female bachelor’s degree holders in engineering/computer science increased from 17.3% to 22.1%; women with master’s degrees went from 24.4% to 30.3%; and doctoral degrees for women went from 22% to 24.4%.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Women In Tech: Gender Bias And Tips To Beat The Odds
The author--a woman whose tech career has received numerous industry accolades--says while women often face blatant discrimination when vying for tech jobs and promotions, letting go of three self-limiting beliefs can provide a counter balance to gender bias and improve the chance of success.» Link to the original article
