Share Paper: Promoting Computer Science among Girls: An Auburn University Pilot Program

  1. Daniela Marghitu, Auburn University, United States
  2. Jung Won Hur, Auburn University, United States
  3. Yasmeen Rawajfih, Auburn University, United States
  4. Jillian Hall, Auburn University, United States
  5. Cassandra Stephens , Auburn University, United States
Tuesday, March 18 10:15-10:45 AM Grand Ballroom 2

Abstract: Computer Science for All Girls (CS4ALL-G) is an Auburn University (AU) pilot project on building a K20 pipeline for recruiting and retaining girls in computing academic majors. The purpose of CS4LL-G is three-fold; 1. To foster interest in CS among middle and high schools girls (including those with special needs) by providing 2 summer residential camps, for 30 girls, that will offer an active programming development experience using CS Unplugged (CSU) kinesthetic activities and Microsoft Kodu; 2. To provide a professional development workshop for 15 K-12 teachers where we will introduce the CS4ALL-G curriculum, disseminate the results of the two ...