Google’s demographics report shows that diversity in STEM programs is lacking. In an article by Kathy Pierre posted on College.USAToday.com, “according to Google’s blog, 70% of its approximately 50,000 employees worldwide are men. Of its U.S. employees, 61% are white, 30% Asian, 3% Hispanic and 2% black.”
Throw a rock in the tech world and you’ll find a “learn-to-code” advocate. But among actual computer science educators, Mike Zamansky at the elite Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, is one of the
Even though the U.S. in bursting with brilliant minds, STEM education and interest has been on the decline for decades. Top corporations such as Google [More…] and governmental agencies like NASA realize the demand for well-trained people in STEM careers. It is not only detrimental for our need to design renewable energy systems and cure diseases, but also to maintain a strong economy. Read Article->
Funded by the National Science Foundation, a coalition of corporate, educational and nonprofit organizations are helping to promote STEM careers in girls. Currently, women are only receiving 20% of bachelor degrees in STEM majors compared to men. With a growing demand for workers with security clearances, defense contracting companies believe women can help fill that void.