MIT Report

• Even though the committee found that MIT was not alone in its problem of under represenatation of women in Computer Science, what did it decide to do?
  
  
  
• Explain the different purposes of the two surveys conducted by the committee.
  
  
  
• Explain the significance of the "perception" versus "reality" question that came to light when evaluating the survey responses.
  
  
  
• Do you think that the "simple steps" recommended by the committee will be effective. (I want you to think here, and to use personal experience to guide your reponse to this question. A simple yes or no answer will recieve no credit).
  
  
  

University Southern Maine Diversity Statement

• One woman student thought that the choice not to study computer science was made long before she go to college. What did she mean by this? Does you experience align with this students thoughts?
  
  
  
• Why do you think USM has not been able to hire faculty from under represented populations?
  
  
  

NY Times Article

• Make a list of 4 reasons that are discussed in the article that might explain why women don't study cmputer science?
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• In your own words, paraphase the subject of the book "Beyond Barbie and Mortal Kombat"
  
  
  

General Questions

• Speculate on the importance of role models.
  
  
  

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