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Part of: Synthesis digital library of engineering and computer science.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 63-68).

1. Introduction --

2. Why is gender diversity important? -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Computer science, the worst in STEM -- 2.3 The myth of career choice -- 2.3.1 Math and science achievement -- 2.3.2 The risk-taking gap -- 2.3.3 The experience gap -- 2.3.4 The confidence gap -- 2.4 Weighing gender differences -- 2.4.1 Disadvantage, spatial ability -- 2.4.2 Advantage, diversity of experiences -- 2.4.3 Advantage, diversity of ideas -- 2.4.4 Advantage, social intelligence -- 2.5 Conclusions --

3. Obstacles to gender balance -- 3.1 Internal obstacles -- 3.1.1 Risk-taking obstacle -- 3.1.2 Confidence obstacle -- 3.1.3 Communication obstacle -- 3.2 External obstacles -- 3.2.1 Male-dominated evaluators and peers -- 3.2.2 The new sexism: gender roles obstacle -- 3.2.3 Stereotype threat obstacle -- 3.2.4 Discrimination --

4. In the classroom tips -- 4.1 Lectures -- 4.2 Assignments -- 4.3 Exams -- 4.4 Laboratory / discussion -- 4.5 Office hours --

5. Advising tips -- 5.1 One-on-one mentoring -- 5.2 Advising independent projects -- 5.3 Running research groups --

6. Faculty recruiting / retention tip -- 6.1 Faculty recruiting committees -- 6.2 Sexism in peer-review -- 6.3 Letters of recommendation -- 6.3.1 Writing letters -- 6.3.2 Reading letters -- 6.4 Culture of negotiation -- 6.5 N-body problems --

7. Institutional change tips -- 7.1 Department -- 7.2 University -- Bibliography -- Author's biography.

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Computer science faces a continuing crisis in the lack of females pursuing and succeeding in the field. Companies may suffer due to reduced product quality, students suffer because educators have failed to adjust to diverse populations, and future generations suffer due to a lack of role models and continued challenges in the environment. In this book, we draw on the latest research in sociology, psychology, and education to first identify why we should be striving for gender diversity (beyond social justice), refuting misconceptions about the differing potentials between females and males. We then provide a set of practical types (with brief motivations) for improving your work with undergraduates taking your courses. This is followed by in-depth discussion of the research behind the tips, presenting obstacles that females face in a number of areas. Finally, we provide tips for advising undergraduate independent projects or graduate students, supporting female faculty, and initiatives requiring action at the institutional level (department or above).

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