This study addresses why women are underrepresented in Computer Science (CS). Data
from 1319 American first-year college students (872 female and 447 male) indicate that …

Shortage of computing skills is a global concern as it affects national development and
business success. Yet, despite high job availability and high salaries in computing …

ABSTRACT Throughout the United States, there seems to be a perpetual need to attract
more business students in colleges and universities to major in information systems. Thus, a …

There are more than 700,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions across the US According to
various studies and reports; women comprise a small percentage of the cybersecurity …

Given the need to attract more students to major in information technology or information
systems, a study was conducted using a focus group of alumni from Miami (Ohio) …

Determining when and why students become interested in careers in information systems is
a critical step in filling the pipeline of majors to become information systems workers …

There is a significant skill gap, with millions of cybersecurity jobs still needing to be fulfilled
due to a lack of a trained workforce. Various academic programs are available that teach …

This entry reviews empirical research on female underrepresentation in computer science
(CS) at the undergraduate level. Factors that serve as deterrents include negative …

The purpose of this study was to assess what attracted women to information technology (IT)
careers, what kinds of experiences they encountered upon entry, what factors influenced …

Career decision-making is a strenuous process that requires an individual to research and
determine if the ends of the profession justify its means. Specifically, if the vocation of …