By City News Service May 15, 2021 IRVINE (CNS) - UC Irvine and MiraCosta College are partnering on an initiative to open more doors to careers in the computer science industry, as part of an ongoing effort to boost the number of women and students of color pursuing STEM-related careers, it was announced today. The Pathways to Computing for Women of Color partnership is intended to increase the number of women of color pursuing bachelor's degrees in computing by providing them with access to professional mentors, industry tours, academic success workshops, conference funding and a small stipend. Both schools will also further explore transfer agreements that meet the needs of women of color in computing.