The gender imbalance in computer science in the U.S. and other countries has attracted much attention. This paper presents - for comparison - the computing-related gender ratios in Mauritius, a developing country in the Indian Oce  ... more

The gender imbalance in computer science in the U.S. and other countries has attracted much attention. This paper presents - for comparison - the computing-related gender ratios in Mauritius, a developing country in the Indian Ocean. These ratios suggest that far from being a universal phenomenon, the gender imbalance in the U.S. is a cultural problem.   less

Gender equity resources for educators -- a collection in the NEEDS educational digital library.  ... more

Gender equity resources for educators -- a collection in the NEEDS educational digital library.   less

Abstract: After reviewing the work on gender bias in software design, a model of gender-role influenced achievement choice taken from Eccles [7] is presented. The paper concludes that (1) though laudable, reduction of gender bias  ... more

Abstract: After reviewing the work on gender bias in software design, a model of gender-role influenced achievement choice taken from Eccles [7] is presented. The paper concludes that (1) though laudable, reduction of gender bias in software design is not the most straightforward way to reduce gender inequity in the choice of computing as a career, (2) the model itself makes more clear some of the ethical issues involved in attempting to achieve gender equity on computing, and (3) efforts to reduce gender inequity in the choice of computing as a career need to be evaluated in the light of this model.   less

Reviews research and literature on gender and technology. Looks at computer equity themes of the 1980's and early 1990's, and argues that middle school is the place to make a difference. Lists recommendations in the literature fo  ... more

Reviews research and literature on gender and technology. Looks at computer equity themes of the 1980's and early 1990's, and argues that middle school is the place to make a difference. Lists recommendations in the literature for assisting girls with computer technology. Notes considerable evidence of the persistence of a gender gap.   less

This article discusses the effects of a technology day camp geared toward gender equity. Results of a survey of boys' and girls' attitudes toward computers are discussed.  ... more

This article discusses the effects of a technology day camp geared toward gender equity. Results of a survey of boys' and girls' attitudes toward computers are discussed.   less

A study of learning styles and gender on feelings of anxiety associated with the computer. Among undergraduate education majors, females significantly outperformed males on a hands-on programming task. There were no other gender d  ... more

A study of learning styles and gender on feelings of anxiety associated with the computer. Among undergraduate education majors, females significantly outperformed males on a hands-on programming task. There were no other gender differences. A four-week instruction reduced anxiety more than an intensive one-day format.   less

This report has three main components: a general literature review of reasons for why there are gender imbalances in computer science and what can be done to overcome these imbalances, statistics describing the gender imbalances i  ... more

This report has three main components: a general literature review of reasons for why there are gender imbalances in computer science and what can be done to overcome these imbalances, statistics describing the gender imbalances in Computer Science at the University of the Witwatersrand, and finally a discussion of what can be done in South Africa, including an analysis of an innovative first year Computer Science course at Wits which moves away from the traditional introduction to programming approach.   less

A look into the long-standing gender inequity in technology education in British Columbia. This paper examines educational statistics and a discussion of possible changes follows.  ... more

A look into the long-standing gender inequity in technology education in British Columbia. This paper examines educational statistics and a discussion of possible changes follows.   less

Comparing differences and similarities in programming language usage according to programmer gender.  ... more

Comparing differences and similarities in programming language usage according to programmer gender.   less

Presented at University of Central Oklahoma March 31, 2003 in Edmond, Oklahoma Gender Equity  ... more

Presented at University of Central Oklahoma March 31, 2003 in Edmond, Oklahoma Gender Equity   less