tedx talk - women in tech: the missing force
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This talk was given at TEDxCollegeofWilliamAndMary, April 6 2014. The theme of the TEDx was "Forward" and the forces shaping our future. I spoke about women in tech and that they're a missing force. Quick summary: 1985 was a significant year for women studying computer science. 37% of the computer science degrees in the US that year were awarded to women. In 2012, that number had dropped to 18%. And the latest numbers from the College Board show that’s consistent with the number of young women who take the AP Computer Science exam. A mere 18%. In this talk, I shared why women need to be a force shaping the future of technology, the impact that gender diversity has on innovation and leadership, and one idea to help reverse the decline of women in tech.TRANSCRIPT
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Women in Tech: The Missing Force
Karen CatlinDeveloping powerful women leaders in the tech industry
www.karencatlin.com@kecatlin
April 6 2014, TEDxCollegeofWilliam&Mary© 2014 by Karen Catlin. All rights reserved.
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Back in 1985…
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CS Degrees Awarded in the US
1985 2011
144317594
24,690 35,478
Women Men
Source: US Dept of Education, nces.ed.gov
37% 17%
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The Need
Expected US GradsUnfilled
By 2022, the US will need
1.2M
computer scientistsSource: NCWIT By The Numbers
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Why More Women?
Image courtesy of Stoonn / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Cautionary Tales
Photo by Janipewter, CC BY-SA 3.0
Image courtesy of Dan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Image courtesy of africa / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Impact on Patents
Source: NCWIT, ncwit.org/pdf/PatentExecSumm.pdf
Graph by DarwinPeacock, CC BY 3.0
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Why More Women?
Balance
Inclusive Design
Innovation
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Why the Decline?
Photo by Ruben de Rijcke, CC BY-SA 3.0 Photo by allaboutapple.com, CC BY-SA 2.5 IT
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Groups for Girls & Women in Tech
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Creating a More Inclusive Culture
10% 48% 7% 42%
May 2014: over 50% masters & PhDs
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What I’m Seeing
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Why I’m Optimistic
Image courtesy of Theresa Richards, Girls of Steel
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Why I’m Optimistic
Image courtesy of C. Devinney
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Stay in touch!
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© 2014 by Karen Catlin. All rights reserved.