Despite being sought-after in technology careers due to their team and project-management skills, a declining percentage of women are entering computer science majors. The number has reduced since 1984, with a current rate of 13%. Growth in technology jobs is expected to be high over the next six years; an NSF grant is targeting increasing the numbers of females pursuing computer careers. http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/jobs/chi-women-bridge-computerscience-gap-20120803,0,659958.story Perhaps the recent appointment of Marissa Mayer as the new "top geek" at Yahoo will bring renewed attention to this pathway for young women. http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/16/tech/web/marissa-mayer-bio/index.html?hpt=hp_bn5 .
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