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The course examines underlying reasons behind the perpetual underrepresentation of people of color in computing and the broader STEM fields. Race, gender, and neurodiversity will be the primary investigative pillars. The course examines existing structures such as recruitment and retention practices, eligibility requirements, and philanthropic efforts to determine how structural operations and practices work to sustain the status quo of unequal STEM participation. This course investigates pedagogy, research, cultural underpinnings, policies, and concealed norms around potential exclusion and inclusion of STEM participation at key levels of entry, namely K-12, post-secondary education, and computing industry organizations. Students will analyze current issues affecting STEM computing participation for underrepresented populations, identify measures that lessen the perpetuation of unequal STEM participation. As a part of the course engagement, students will analyze current research on the intersections between diversity and team and/or organizational performance, and work in teams to propose solutions that create inclusive and diverse computing organizations reflective of the total population. The course will be of interest to students seeking to further social justice and equality in education and industry and students thriving to create increasingly diverse workforces for the future.

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