On Facebook today, I saw the following retweeted by Anita Borg Institute: "Unequal access to technology and curriculum from early on creates ongoing disadvantage. Starting at the K-12 level, under-represented students are more likely to be in school districts lacking the resources for a rigorous computer science curriculum."
This was taken directly from an article by Dr. Caroline Simard entitled "Obstacles and Solutions for Underrepresented Minorities in Technology."
This is the fifth year for the Virginia/DC Affiliate of the Aspirations in Computing program, which encourages and awards high school girls for their aspirations in computing. We get many applicants from Northern Virginia, and a fair number from other areas of Virginia, but very few from Southwest Virginia. This is an award for aspirations in computing, not "what you've done in computing." As co-chair of the VA/DC affiliate this year, I've made it my goal to reach as many schools in Southwest Virginia as possible.
The Aspirations application opens on September 1. This is a nationwide program, with affiliates in most of the 50 states. If you know a high school girl who has an interest in technology, encourage her to apply.
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