Computing offers high quality jobs and is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. This resource compares computing to other occupations on quality of life issues such as pay, educational requirements, and work hours, to assist young women and their advisors in deciding whether computing is right for them.

The lack of women in science and engineering has long been a sore spot within the U.S. education system, and it's not getting any better. From 2004 to 2014, the share of bachelor's degrees earned by women decreased in engineering; computer sciences; Earth, atmospheric and ocean sciences; physical sciences, mathematics, biological and agricultural sciences; and social sciences and psychology, according to a recent report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Stereotypes about who is best suited to go into engineering can block girls from following certain academic paths, says Jenna Carpenter, president of the Women in Engineering ProActive Network, which works with a number of school administrators and corporations to help women thrive in engineering.

A new study by two Cornell professors suggests faculty in several different STEM fields actually favor women by a more than 2-to-1 margin over identically-qualified men. The belief that women face substantial discrimination when trying to enter scientific fields is an article of faith for the American left.

Thought-provoking article about the confidence gap? Educators and administrators must work to identify and attack the unconscious bias that is impeding the success and eroding the confidence of our nation's most promising female students.

The ICT 2015 event will comprise a number of parallel activities: A policy conference presenting the new Commission's policies and initiatives on Research & Innovation in ICT (Horizon 2020 Programme); An interactive exhibition showcasing the best results and impact of most recent EU ICT Research & Innovation; Many networking opportunities to enhance quality partnerships, helping participants find partners, connect Research and Innovation and trigger collaboration andFunding opportunities: ICT 2015 will also be the place to gather information on the 2016 Work Programme of Horizon 2020.

TechGirls is inviting 5 young women (ages 15-17) to join 27 girls from 9 countries in the Middle East and North African (MENA) for an exciting and unparalleled week of quality tech training and international friendship on the campus of American University in Washington DC. Participants will collaborate on tech projects by day and participate in stimulating cross-cultural dialogues by night! Application deadline - May 2

Powered by Axosoft and hosted by The City of Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix Inc., and Infusionsoft, Girls in Tech would like to cordially invite you to its "Silicon Desert Party" celebrating the most innovative women in the tech industry! Please join us for an evening of libations, hors d'oeuvres, speeches from esteemed guests such as Mayor Greg Stanton, and stick around for Performing Code Live poetry and digital art, music and dancing! Girls in Tech is heating up the Wild Wild West!

Women of the Middle East have passions too, and one that might not lead to a career that conforms to society's expectations. Shaima Ghafoor explores her passions for technology and advocates a sustainable environment to encourage more women into the field. In her talk, she discusses how women's engagement in technology is significant to the region's economical development by indicating the key areas to invest in to enable such growth.

Digital technology is part of everyday life. From watching films, buying or selling online to connecting with friends - the internet is a goldmine of opportunities. However, people and companies run into many barriers. The Juncker Commission has made it a priority to remove these obstacles and create a Digital Single Market. The College of Commissioners today had a first discussion on the Digital Single Market Strategy due in May. Based on the work of Vice-President Ansip and his team, the College set out three main areas on which Commission action will focus during this mandate: better access for consumers and businesses to digital goods and services, shaping the environment for digital networks and services to flourish and creating a European Digital Economy and Society with long-term growth potential.

FARGO - Six-year-old Gowri Pillai has a simple reason why she likes building things: ''They're really cool.''
After assembling a small derby race car, Gowri said it was ''easy.'' She was one of about 20 girls who, along with their mothers, participated in a half-day of hands-on activities hosted by the Society of Women Engineers, or SWE, at North Dakota State University here.