Broadening the path for women in STEM

Abstract

Organizations work to address 'a notable absence of women in the field.'

References

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Index Terms

• Social and professional topics

  • Professional topics

    • Computing and business

      • Employment issues

    • Computing profession

      • Computing occupations

  • User characteristics

    • Gender

      • Women