Del Mar College, TX

Introductory Computer Programming

"Before attending the WomenTech Educators Training I had a lot more success retaining women in my database class than in my introductory Programming classes—actually, I wasn't retaining any women in my introductory Programming classes.

They were all dropping. That was a big win for me, that I had an increase in retention of females in my introductory Programming courses."

Barbara DuFrain

Associate Professor, Computer Science, Engineering and Advanced Technology, Del Mar College, TX

This multimedia case study includes actual outreach materials and a detailed description of recruitment events and retention strategies. 

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The Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science (IWITTS) has been helping educators nationwide close the gender gap for women and girls in technology since 1994. IWITTS provides tools, resources, and professional development for educators to help them broaden female participation in STEM and CTE programs where they are underrepresented. To discuss what type of professional development would be the best fit for your school, region or state please Contact Us. Visit our website at www.iwitts.org. 

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