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Troy Hawk – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The problem that was addressed in this study was underrepresented minorities' low interest in pursuing computer science as a profession. The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental study was to measure underrepresented youth's attitudes toward computer science. The issue remains a pressing challenge in the U.S. This study explored the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Preadolescents, Minority Groups, Disproportionate Representation
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Ross, Monique; Hazari, Zahra; Sonnert, Gerhard; Sadler, Philip – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2020
Computer science (CS) has been identified as one of the fastest-growing professions, with demand for CS professionals far outpacing the supply of CS graduates. The necessity for a trained CS workforce has compelled industry and academia to evaluate strategies for broadening participation in CS. The current literature in CS education emphasizes the…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Career Choice, Females, Social Influences
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Bowman, Darrell D. – Journal of Academic Administration in Higher Education, 2018
The United States has been experiencing an information Technology talent shortage for several years. This has caused employers to be creative in finding talented computer related talent. Many colleges have trending declines in enrollment in computer related majors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics and Department of Education Statistics reveal some…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Computer Science, Career Choice, Computer Science Education
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Means, Barbara M., Ed.; Stephens, Amy, Ed. – National Academies Press, 2021
Computing in some form touches nearly every aspect of day to day life and is reflected in the ubiquitous use of cell phones, the expansion of automation into many industries, and the vast amounts of data that are routinely gathered about people's health, education, and buying habits. Computing is now a part of nearly every occupation, not only…
Descriptors: Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
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Mahadeo, Jonathan; Hazari, Zahra; Potvin, Geoff – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2020
This paper expands on knowledge of computing identity by building on what is known about prior identity models in science and mathematics education. The model theorizes three primary sub-constructs that contribute to the development of a computing identity: belief in one's performance/competence, interest, and recognition in computing. Drawing on…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Computer Science, Information Technology, College Students
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Tyler Clark; Hasan Akdeniz; Julia Link Roberts; Lynette Breedlove – Gifted Education International, 2024
This study explored factors impacting the decision for gifted females to pursue a career in computer science. The study used a phenomenological approach to delve into the experiences of ten gifted alumnae of The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science (Gatton), a residential STEM program, aiming to reveal nuanced insights into factors shaping…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Student Interests, Career Choice, STEM Careers
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Dou, Remy; Bhutta, Karina; Ross, Monique; Kramer, Laird; Thamotharan, Vishodana – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2020
Like other STEM fields, computer science (CS) lacks representation of minorities, such as Black and Hispanic individuals, both in the number of bachelor's degrees obtained and the number of individuals in the CS workforce. Out-of-school CS programs are often designed with the intent to inspire young people to pursue careers in CS. Much of this…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Stereotypes, Student Interests, Middle School Students
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Rachmatullah, Arif; Wiebe, Eric N. – Science Education, 2023
Computationally intensive science (CIS)-related disciplines and careers are predicted to be among the cutting-edge fields and high-demand jobs. Such disciplines and careers demand expertise in both traditional scientific knowledge and computer science (CS)-related understanding and skills. Preparing educational systems for developing interest and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Middle School Students, Career Choice, STEM Careers
Blanche' De'Ann Anderson – ProQuest LLC, 2022
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of Black women with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in computer science, currently employed in the United States. The theory guiding this study was Krumboltz's social learning theory of career decision-making, as it provides a foundation for…
Descriptors: Females, Computer Science, African Americans, Bachelors Degrees
Therese Laux – ProQuest LLC, 2022
This correlational, quantitative dissertation in practice explored the influence of the timing of algebra 1, taking advanced math courses, taking AP math courses, math credits earned, math self-efficacy, math identity, and socioeconomic status (SES) on the decision by girls to choose computer science education or career pathway at the…
Descriptors: Females, High School Students, Mathematics Education, Computer Science
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Serrano Corkin, Danya Marie; Ekmekci, Adem; Fisher, Alice – Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education, 2020
In response to the underrepresentation of minoritized groups employed in the computer science (CS) field, this study aims to enhance underrepresented minoritized (URM) students' motivation for CS through an intervention informed by culturally relevant pedagogy theory in a required high school mathematics course. This intervention integrated…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Disproportionate Representation, Computer Science, Employment Level
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Weidler-Lewis, Joanna R.; DuBow, Wendy; Kaminsky, Alexis – AERA Online Paper Repository, 2017
Increasing participation and continued persistence of women in computing is a perennial problem. This paper explores how participation in computing has been defined and the consequences definitions have on understanding women's persistence in computing. The data for this paper come from 64 in-depth, qualitative interviews with young women who in…
Descriptors: College Students, Occupational Aspiration, Career Choice, Computer Science
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Koch, Melissa; Gorges, Torie – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
Underrepresented populations such as women, African-Americans, and Latinos/as often come to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers by less traditional paths than White and Asian males. To better understand how and why women might shift toward STEM, particularly computer science, careers, we investigated the education and…
Descriptors: Females, Computer Science, Career Choice, Science Interests
Wall, Katherine; Zhao, John; Ferguson, Sarah-Jane; Rodriguez, Carlos – Statistics Canada, 2018
More and more Canadians are pursuing graduate studies, often to increase their chances of getting a better-paying job. Using data from the 2016 Census, this study examines the extent to which median earnings of workers with a master's degree or doctorate differ from their counterparts with a bachelor's degree, focusing on differences across fields…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Census Figures, College Students, Majors (Students)
Rachmatullah, Arif – ProQuest LLC, 2021
This dissertation conducted a science classroom intervention using two instructional approaches, computational modeling and paper-based pictorial modeling, in the context of food webs. A series of research papers were written on the impact of the intervention on students' attitudes and learning, and on teachers via professional development and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Food, Intervention
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