1. Why are we here The choir needs to sing louder – Cindy Sheehan
Action to be effective must be directed to clearly conceived ends
– Jawaharlal Nehru
I use images a lot on my we
Get the right notes and help us all with direction

2. Winslow Homer, The Coming Storm, NGA
Trouble ahead
Winslow Homer, The Coming Storm, NGA

3. Declining interest

4. Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology
Racial diversity
Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology

5. Female major intentions
NCWIT 2007 Score card

6. Hannah Cohoon, The Tree of Life, 1854
We are interested in
Attracting more and diverse students into computing Influencing perceptions on the importance and opportunities of computing Better engaging students in the exciting and rewards of computing
Hannah Cohoon, The Tree of Life, 1854

7. Outline Today Why CS and why seeking diversity are important
Meeting one another
Proposing strategies
Wednesday
Special topics in CS
CS 1
Mentoring
CS Unplugged
Thursday
Recruitment
Reflections on the past and future of CS education

8. As we begin Interactive Computer Science Compelling Engage
Efficacy – belief one can perform a task Written helps setbacks

9. Aneesh Chopra Secretary of Technology Commonwealth of Virginia
Effectively leverage technology in government reform, promote innovation, and foster technology related economic development with special emphasis on entrepreneurship