During Black History Month in February and EVERY MONTH. Let's continue to inspire historically excluded students. Let's change the face of Computer Science!
A stereotype threat is when a person is at risk of confirming, as a self-characteristic, a negative stereotype about one's social group [Steele & Aronson, 1995].
Computer science is about using technology to solve complex problems in the world in which we live. Many of the problems that are solved are solved by a non-diverse group of people who have the skills to create technology-driven solutions.
As computer science teachers, it is important for us to not just know about ourselves but to also learn about the students in our classrooms. Identity markers can help us be able to connect with ourselves and also be more empathic toward CS students.
