Hackathon formats have been praised for their potential for promoting innovative thinking
and making in a short time-frame. For this reason, hackathons have also been embraced by …

ABSTRACT In the United States, underrepresentation of women in computer science (CS) is
a matter of national concern. It is a twofold problem consisting of two distinct challenges, the …

Undergraduate computer science (CS) programs often suffer from high dropout rates.
Recent research suggests that self-efficacy--an individual's belief in their ability to complete …

Creating inclusive learning environments for all students is of primary importance. Student
sense of belonging is an important part of this. However, sense of belonging can show …

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 …

Black women remain severely underrepresented in computing despite ongoing efforts to
diversify the field. Given that Black women exist at the intersection of both racial and …

ABSTRACT Background and Context Despite over 30 years of research on broadening
participation, women are still underrepresented in Computer Science (CS) education. While …

The computer science education community has long strived to create more equitable
opportunities for students, such as initiatives to foster inclusion of women and other people …

Software engineering (SE) and computer science (CS) programs in universities worldwide
are marked by a gender gap, which subsequently translates into a gender gap at the …

Using responses from a large respondent-initiated online survey, we find that the career
interests of many current and aspiring computer scientists in the United States diverge from …