2009-2010 Cultural Attitudes Towards Computer Science: How do they Affect Women’s Representation in the Field? Project Page

2004-2005 Motivation, Persistence and Success in Computer Science: What Can Computer Science Seniors Tell Us? Project Page

Sponsored by CRA-W

Brief description: These studies are part of an ongoing line of investigation into the culture of computing among computer science undergraduate students at Carnegie Mellon. This work began with the longitudinal, intensive studies of Jane Margolis and Alan Fisher (1994-99), and has continued with the 2002 and 2004 Seniors’ Interview projects conducted by Carol Frieze and Lenore Blum. We are particularly interested in assessing the changes that have evolved in what appears to be a more balanced environment: more balanced in terms of gender, more balanced in terms of the breadth of student interests, and more balanced in terms of professional experiences afforded all students.

REU logistics: Teams consisting of women, and/or underrepresented minorities, are especially encouraged to apply. The project is appropriate for students interested in doing an independent study or senior thesis.

Schedule: Year long projects

Number of undergraduate positions: 2

Supported by: CRA (the Computing Research Association)

More information: Previous papers can be found at http://women.cs.cmu.edu/
CREU-W information at http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/creu/index.php

Contacts: Carol Frieze

 

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