Sluggish Economy Prompts Women to Pursue Computer Science Jobs

Beginning to reverse a long-standing trend, larger percentages of women are now seeking more secure jobs in computer science as a way to outwit the sluggish economy.  In a field which they might otherwise not have chosen, the number of women, particularly from more prestigious universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Carnegie-Mellon, is increasing.  Many are taking introductory courses, and it remains to be seen whether they will continue their studies; universities have been bolstering efforts to recruit and retain women in this, and other, non-traditional areas.  http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2011/0627/Worried-about-jobs-college-women-go-geek/(page)/2

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