The Industry Week – Staff Writer
“Women are outnumbered in tech careers, and the problem is only getting worse. In 2001, 27% of computer science graduates were women. That’s way down from 27% in 2001 and 37% in 1984. Hoping to help turn things around, Ford’s philanthropic wing, the Ford Motor Company Fund, recently announced it partnering with the group Girls Who Code to encourage young women to consider tech careers and help them flourish in STEM studies. The partnership includes mentorship, instruction and hands-on learning opportunities at Ford Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto for up to 180 Bay Area girls in grades 6 to 12.”(more)