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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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Saturday's child
I *have* been pitching. It's so hard to get even a little bit funds for research that would tell us how to fix this.https://twitter.com/bksacks/status/763794533326942209 …
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I've been trying to pitch teaching R/data science skills in sociology as a gateway to code skills for a way more diverse population
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That's great! Problem is the problem gets more entrenched as time goes. College interventions are very worthy but hard.
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My research looks at how to get girls (and poor or minority kids) with the right skill-set & interest on that path early.
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But having more social scientists with coding/data analysis skills would be great! They combine two key skills.
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A lot become teachers too, and I figure if the teachers are confident and competent with code that's a plus for younger kids.
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Yes. Early experiences with teachers and (often crumbling) school technical infrastructure look to be pretty important.
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