The Next Generation of Women in Tech

posted by Kiesha Cochrane on March 26, 2009

Throughout Women's History Month, we've been sharing stories about the women within Intel as well as across the tech landscape. On that note, we can't forget to acknowledge the next generation of women in the field.

It's important to note (as mentioned in Intel's Innovation e-Newsletter which focused on woman and technology) that statistics show that less than one-third of women earn their bachelor's degrees in Computer Science; a number which has decreased since 1984. Which is why it's so exciting to be able to share the statistics from this year's Intel Science Talent Search:

Forty percent of the 300 semifinalists, 16 of the 40 finalists and three of the top 10 Intel Science Talent Search winners were girls!

These ladies set a great example with their wide range of fun, interesting and very smart projects that represent how WOMAN can impact the world by studying math and science including:

Julia Ransohoff: Stem Cell Research

Chelsea Jurman: The Link between Teens' Perceptions of Parent Alcohol Use and Monitoring and Teen Alcohol Use and Acceptance

Preya Shah: Combating Cancer: Design and Synthesis of Dual-Warhead Tumor-Targeting Drug Conjugates

Congratulations ladies for your accomplishments! To learn more about woman and technology check out the Intel Innovation e-Newsletter.

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