Women in Computer Science: Challenges and Successes

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This chapter explores the enrollment and challenges faced by women in computer science, highlighting discrimination in the job market and cultural perceptions in different regions. It also discusses the positive aspects of female empowerment and the decline in women enrollment, showcasing the need for cultural change and inclusivity.

In this Podcast Extra, two computer scientists, Shobhana Narasimhan and Sana Odeh, join Nature's Anne Pichon to discuss the barriers that women and gender-diverse people still face when working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

They share their experiences and perspectives on the challenges facing women in research, and reflect on potential ways to move forward.

Comment: ‘I wrote my first piece of code at seven’: women share highs and lows in computer science for Ada Lovelace Day

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