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Stereotypes steer women away from computer science

Surroundings can ‘communicate a sense of belonging’ or ‘exclusion’

By Lisa Grossman

- More than 2 years ago

The gender gap in computer science may have been widened by Star Trek, a new study suggests — but it could be bridged with a less geeky image.

WRONG SETTING Women in the study were more interested in computer science after spending time in the “non-geeky” room than they were after hanging out in the “geeky room.”