Computing has a gender problem – and isn’t about talent

Oct 22, 2020

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The proportion of women in STEM careers remains around 24%. Image: Unsplash/Christina @ wocintechchat.com

William Wagner

Associate Professor of Accountancy & Information Systems, Villanova University

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On average, women scored themselves 3.5 out of 5, compared to 3.88 for men. Image: Luis Alvarez/Digital Vision via Getty Images

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Companies need better participation of women in the STEM workforce for greater innovation. Image: National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT)

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