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In the real world, computer scientists vary in race, background and gender. But in popular children’s media – books, TV shows, much of social media – they tend to seem alike. What if you don’t look like that image? New research looks the influence of stereotyping on whether very young students will nurture or mute their curiosity around computer coding.
Experts weigh in on this decision and how these decisions get made in today’s landscape.
A recent study led by a team of international researchers found that the perception that boys are more interested than girls in computer science and engineering starts as young as age six.
A recent study led by a team of international researchers found that the perception that boys are more interested than girls in computer science and engineering
A recent study led by a team of international researchers found that the perception that boys are more interested than girls in computer science and engineering