Go For IT! Attracting Girls to Technology |
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| Event | SXSW Interactive 2008 |
| Format | panel |
| Organizer | Clare Richardson – Girlstart |
| Description | As the technology workforce changes and outsourcing becomes more feared, it is difficult to attract smart, qualified youth to technical careers (especially girls). This session will survey current programs encouraging computing education, discuss what these programs are missing, and suggest what the techie community can do to help. |
| Level | Beginner |
| Category | Misc, Philosophical |