How Stereotypes of Computer Scientists Affect Women’s Interest in Computer Science

Sapna CheryanSarah Grover

Marissa Vichayapai

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Source: Valley of the Boys (1999)

Environments

Star Trek poster

Coke cansSci Fi books

Stereotypical room

Cheryan, Plaut, Davies, & Steele (2009)

Classroom Environments

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Nature poster

Neutral books Water

bottles

Non-stereotypical room

Classroom Environments

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Non-stereotypical People

Non-stereotypical Environments