1. Talha Majeed

2.  Encouraging women and minorities in computing can cause a great contribution to technology, individual progress, and overall benefit to society.

3.  Inaccurate perception of computing careers.  Will not enjoy the work  Will not find a key position  Lack of interest  Will not good at computing  Carrier stereotyping  Societal stereotyping works against girls  Traditional attitude amongst friends family  Loss of self esteem, ability, motivation and courage

4.  de-feminization of computing.(1945-1961)  Women contribution in industry and manufacturing jobs  Social and economic pressure on women to retire  Academic/Industrial Phase (1962-1979)  CS Departments were formed in close coordination with Electrical Engineering  Computer industry growth was transformed in the domain of business and management

5.  Commercialization of Computing (1980-?):  Electronic gaming systems and personal computers were invented.  Gaming activities were created for males by males

10.  Ordinary jobs pay less salary and benefits  Financial support for the families  Excellent pay with great rewards  projected to increase by 38 percent over the 2006 to 2016 period  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm

11.  In May 2006, median annual earnings were $79,780.  Middle 50 percent earning > $62,830 <$98,470  The highest 10 percent earning>$119,770.  The lowest 10 percent earning< $49,350  http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm

12.  Administrative support is significant  Safe access to class rooms, labs  Well lit parking lot  Escort services  Surveillance services  Unconscious bias  women are interrupted more than men  eye contact with male students  know and use male students only  women are asked easy questions

13.  Demeaning comments should be avoided  Encourage study groups  U-shape or small sitting arrangements  On campus learning opportunities awareness  Lab Assistant  counseling center  career center

14.  Support English as a second langrage  Faculty should be accessible  open door during office hours  Email to student  Facility of voice message  Computer programming and science clubs  Computer brunch