OUR MISSION
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Girl 2.0 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in California that is dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology by providing free computer science education to girls and other underrepresented minorities. We are a group of high school students who are passionate about teaching and inspiring young girls to explore computer science and engineering. We are focused on debunking the myth that coding is only for boys by rebranding what it means to be a computer scientist. We accomplish our mission through hands-on workshops, hackathons, and events that empower girls to pursue computer science.
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Technology permeates every aspect of society and provides the foundation for innovation. Girls and women are avid users of technology, but they are significantly underrepresented in its creation.
Technology is everywhere, but where are the girls? |
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Why Girls? |
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Though interest in computer science across all students ebbs over time, the biggest drop-off happens with girls between the ages of 13-17. In fact, 74% of middle school girls express interest in STEM, yet only 0.4% of high school girls choose computer science as a college major. Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, but in 2016 just 26% of the computing workforce were women, and less than 10% were women of color.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that by 2024 there will be 1.1 million computer-science-related jobs available but U.S. universities are expected to produce only enough qualified graduates to fill 45% of these jobs. With computing jobs among the fastest growing and highest paying, women should take benefit from these occupations. Girls can bring more creativity and collaboration to projects and having diversity of opinions produces better solutions.
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Source: NCWIT, Girls Who Code
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