Research and Statistics
By the Numbers
Check out the most compelling statistics on women’s participation in computing on a single page.
Read MoreBy the Numbers (pocket sized)
The most compelling statistics on women’s participation in IT, in a pocket-sized format for easy distribution and saving.
Read MoreIntersectionality in Tech 101
Intersectionality is a critical and necessary concept to develop effective programs to broaden the participation of women and girls in computing. This resource provides a...
Read MoreWho Invents IT? Women’s Participation in Information Technology Patenting (2022 Update)
In 2007 and 2012, the National Center for Women & Information Technology, in partnership with 1790 Analytics, published prior reports on gendered patterns in IT...
Read MoreThe Action to Catalyze Tech (ACT) Report: A Cross-Industry, Multi-Stakeholder Report
The ACT Report is a collaboration led by four key partners — Snap Inc., NCWIT, PwC, and the Aspen Institute — as part of an...
Read MoreNCWIT Scorecard: The Status of Women in Computing
The NCWIT Scorecard shows trends in the participation of girls and women of different races and ethnicities in computing in the U.S. over time. With...
Read MoreLearning From Young Women: A Multi-year NCWIT Research Study
Why do some women persist in computing and others don’t? The NCWIT “Learning from Young Women” study was a longitudinal mixed methods research project that explored...
Read MoreBridging the Encouragement Gap in Computing
There is consensus among researchers that encouragement matters and plays a critical role in engaging more young women and girls in computing. Here are some...
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