Background and context. Non-formal learning for K-12 computing education enables young
people to learn about computing outside the formal curriculum. Many studies have reported …

Computing-driven innovation cannot reach its full potential if only a fraction of the population
is involved. Without girls and their non-stereotypical contribution, the innovation potential is …

Gender disparities in technology are evident, and affirmative actions are necessary to
increase female representation. This article is part of an umbrella project that systematically …

The study of gender differences in Computer Science (CS) has captured the attention of
many researchers around the world. Over time, research has revealed that negative …

This research-to-practice full paper presents a study about capturing student interest in
computer science. Constructing new knowledge through doing provides an effective …

The field of computer science (CS) is facing a crucial challenge in broadening participation
and embracing diversity, especially among underrepresented gender groups. The …

Initiatives to attract interest to software development are very popular, including coding
camps for high schools. Camp's effectiveness is evaluated using different approaches: pre …

Outreach Programs are informal educational initiatives that schools and universities, as well
as companies and associations, promote: they represent a significant variety of courses and …

In our society, learners face the constantly growing world evolution, its technological
progress and the big questions that innovations spark. The increasing demand of computing …

This study investigates factors that influence young women's decision to major in computer
science (CS). While there is a rapid increase of scientific advances being made in the United …