Thursday, January 29, 2015

Links Roundup - January 2015

In my attempt to get back on a semi-regular posting schedule, here are some stories I've found
interesting over the last couple of months:

Separate those with prior programming experience from those without for introductory CS classes?  In its call for grant proposals to grow undergraduate computer science  participation, Google suggests this and other strategies to cut down on the intimidation factor in entry-level CS classes.

It's the best women who are more likely to leave the tech industry, says the LA Times.

When did women stop coding, and why?  NPR has some data and thoughts.

Telling the stories of pioneering women in STEM - some great stories at told on this new page from the White House.

Just an Hour - I missed CS Education Week, but it's never too late to try an hour of code.

Why does it matter?  National Geographic has several good reasons why ensuring that women and others with different perspectives can and has benefited the progress of science.

Advice for software engineers - female or otherwise. Hackbright Academy ended 2014 with a list of 12 great pieces of advice.  I especially like #9 - ask for help.  I'm notoriously bad at that one.

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