What is it about?
Lack of diversity and high dropout rates among underrepresented students plague the computer science discipline. We developed, administered, and validated survey scales measuring social factors that impact the retention and graduation of underrepresented CS undergrads at two institutions. Results revealed significant differences between students who identify as men vs. women in terms of computing identity and confidence, and between black and non-black students in terms of familiarity with future opportunities.
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Why is it important?
This work addresses an important issue in computer science education, which is the lack of diversity and high dropout rates among underrepresented students. The findings can inform efforts to improve retention and graduation rates for underrepresented students in CS programs by identifying specific areas where support and resources may be needed.
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Overall, the work presented in this study raises awareness about the challenges faced by underrepresented students in CS programs and provides evidence-based recommendations for improving their experiences and outcomes.
Oluwafemi Osho
Clemson University
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This page is a summary of: Societal Factors that Impact Retention and Graduation of Underrepresented Computer Science Undergraduates, March 2022, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery),
DOI: 10.1145/3545947.3576343.
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