This has been true for a while; the CS problem is obviously not a math problem.https://twitter.com/pinkhairedcyn/status/763758464078196736 …
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I've a research project that needs funding on just this—but everyone wants to fund "yeay girls" programs, not research on why they avoid CS.
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Me: "Girls with CS skill-set pick math or bio; let's look into why." Funders: "No, let's fund another summer camp focusing on fixing girls."
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interesting idea from a student: establish financial cost to CS sector from underrepresentation, then pitch research to investigate?
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