Technological Transformation

Here's why there's a gender gap in computer science

An exhibitor explains the usage of big data analytics at the booth of IBM during preparations for the CeBIT trade fair in Hanover, March 9, 2014. The world's biggest computer and software fair will be open to the public from March 10 to 14. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY - Tags: BUSINESS TELECOMS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) - RTR3GAYP

Women are still not engaging with computer science at the same rate as men. Image: REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Graham Kendall
Professor of Computer Science and Provost/CEO/PVC, University of Nottingham
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