Maria Klawe of Harvey Mudd College

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Why aren’t more young women pursuing careers in the ‘hard sciences,’ like computer science and engineering? That’s what Maria Klawe, President of Harvey Mudd College, has been wondering and researching for much of her career. Watch Why More Women Aren’t Computer Scientists, Engineers on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.

Jocelyn Goldfein discusses false mythology of computer science

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Facebook’s Director of Engineering, Jocelyn Goldfein, speaks with the Post’s Emi Kolawole about the mythology surrounding computer science and why girls are particularly discouraged from pursuing a career in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. © The Washington Post 2012.

Zooey’s Room

Zoey’s Room is an after-school program designed for girls ages 10 to 14. Co-created by Erin Reilly with Vinitha Nair, Zoey’s Room is a national online community that encourages girls to expand their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and other 21st century skills.

Math Doesn’t Suck

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Ira Flatow of Science Friday discusses math education with Danica McKellar–aka Winnie Cooper on the television series “The Wonder Years.” McKellar, who graduated from UCLA with a degree in math, is the author of “Math Doesn’t Suck.” Produced by Flora Lichtman.