By the Numbers
Check out the most compelling statistics on women’s participation in computing on a single page.
By the Numbers (pocket sized)
The most compelling statistics on women’s participation in IT, in a pocket-sized format for easy distribution and saving.
Intersectionality 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
Learning About Intersectionality: Videos That Spark Conversations
Use this resource to learn ways to talk about identity, intersectionality, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, neurodiversity, race, and ethnicity.
The 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
How Does the Lack of Diversity in Tech Limit the Technologies We Use? (Slide Deck)
Technology products and services must serve all populations equitably, which is not currently the case. Without diversity at the innovation table, technology will continue to
The Color of Our Future: An Online Conversation Series on the Empowerment and Inclusion of Black Women & Girls in Tech
NCWIT celebrates the contributions of Black women and girls in computing by hosting a series of virtual chats: “The Color of Our Future: An Online
NCWIT 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
Tech Culture Interrupted
“Tech Culture Interrupted” is an engaging and provocative conversation between NCWIT social scientists (Dr. Catherine Ashcraft and Dr. Brad McLain) and a variety of special
Inclusive Environmental Assessment Guide
The design and décor of the physical spaces where people work contain signals about who does and who does not belong there. When we view
Colorism Bias in the Tech Industry
Achieving equity in the tech industry must be intersectional: race, class, gender, sexuality, and other key factors of identity shape experiences differently; and understanding those
Communicating Research-based Interventions to Change Agents
This Guide was created to support the use of evidence-based interventions by change leaders. It can help researchers to avoid jargon and communicate effectively. This
The Ascent of Women-founded Venture-backed Startups in the United States
This report, sponsored by NCWIT, adds to the relatively limited research studying patterns of women-founded, venture-backed startups. While others have tended to look at topline
Modern Figures Podcast
Modern Figures Podcast (http://modernfigurespodcast.com/) guest stars Black women in computing who share their stories and perspectives on technical, societal, and personal topics. Geared toward women
Organize: Broadening Participation in Computing State Summit Toolkit
Advancing K-16 computing education in a state is a complex and collaborative endeavor. Computing education state summits are an important part of this process and can
Inclusive Speaker Orientation Course
This inclusive speaker orientation course is designed to provide essential background knowledge and practical skills to promote inclusivity in presentations, messaging, and other communications. It
NCWIT Tips: 13 Tips to Make Technical Conferences More Inclusive
Ensuring that your technical conference provides a welcome environment for a wide range of attendees is important for broadening participation in technology. Use these tips
Resources for Increasing Participation and Transparency in Patenting
Patenting processes are often unclear, making it difficult for employees to know when an idea, process, or product should be patented or how they might
Multiple Factors Converge to Influence Women’s Persistence in Computing: A Qualitative Analysis
Previous research has suggested that access and exposure to computing, social supports, preparatory privilege, a sense of belonging in computing, and a computing identity all
Interrupting Bias in Industry Settings
Use this resource to help you practice ways to interrupt bias in real-life situations. Click the “View” button to see an online version, or click
Group Discussion: Interrupting Bias in Industry Settings
Use this resource to help you facilitate a group discussion.
Black Women and Girls in Computing Roundtable: Executive Brief
In August 2016, representatives from more than 40 non-profit, industry, media, education, and policy organizations gathered for a Black Women and Girls in Computing Roundtable,
Collaborating to Grow the Pathway of Native Americans in STEM: White Paper
Intel, in partnership with NCWIT, hosted Growing the Legacy of Native American Leadership in Science and Technology: A Thought Leadership Event. Key leaders in academia,
Entrepreneurial Startup Toolkit
The Entrepreneurial Startup Toolkit is a collection of resources and recommendations to help small and growing companies with technical talent, learn how to create inclusive
10 Actionable Ways to Actually Increase Diversity in Tech
Tech’s diversity problem is not new information, especially to those of us who work in the industry. There is a trend taking hold in tech
Women in Tech: The Facts (2016 Update)
One of NCWIT’s most popular reports has been updated for 2016. See what’s changed and what hasn’t. Women in Tech: The Facts brings together the
Male Allies and Advocates:* Helping Create Inclusive & Highly Productive Technology Workplaces
The NCWIT Male Allies and Advocates Toolkit is intended to support workplace efforts to engage male allies and advocates in diversity and inclusion initiatives. These
Critical Listening Guide: Just Because You Always Hear It, Doesn’t Mean It’s True
Use this guide to help identify common misunderstandings that surface when people talk about how to increase the participation of women. Learn to spot “red
NCWIT Tips: 8 Tips for Announcing Your Workforce Diversity Numbers
Releasing the diversity demographics of your technical workforce is important for stimulating open conversation and measuring efforts to increase diversity in your organization. These tips
Recruiting, Retaining, and Advancing a Diverse Technical Workforce: Data Collection and Strategic Planning Guidelines
Developing a diverse workforce must be treated like any other critical business issue. Use this guide to help you collect important data and develop a
NCWIT Tips: 8 Ways to Give Employees More Effective Feedback Using a Growth Mindset
Effective feedback gives employees information they can realistically use to increase their learning and improve their performance. It abandons a “fixed mindset” that sees skills
NCWIT Tips: 8 Ways to Identify Male Advocates
Use these tips to identify likely male advocates. Also use this resource to spark discussion or role-play how you might put these tips into action
NCWIT Tips: 8 Ways to Increase Male Advocacy
Once you have identified potential advocates, use these tips to increase their advocacy. These ideas and quotes are drawn from research NCWIT conducted with male
NCWIT Tips for Startup Members
NCWIT Tips for Startup Members is a series of action items to help you implement or improve recruitment and retention practices, avoid unconscious bias, manage
Male Advocates and Allies: Promoting Gender Diversity in Technology Workplaces
This report, sponsored by NCWIT’s Workforce Alliance, provides an inside look into how men think about and advocate for diversity in the technical workplace. Drawing
Diversity in Computing: Why It Matters and How Organizations Can Achieve It
Computing-related jobs are interesting, well-paying, secure, and abundant, so why aren’t more women working in this creative field that produces the technology that is central
Supervising-in-a-Box Series: Full Series
Employees report that the supervisory relationship is one of the most significant factors in their decision to leave or stay with an organization. Are you,
Supervising-in-a-Box Series: Employee Recruitment/Selection
Supervising-in-a-Box: Employee Recruitment/Selection provides supervisors with resources for recruiting and hiring the best talent. This “Box” includes background information, a training guide, tip sheets, resources
Evaluating a Mentoring Program Guide
Need help evaluating your mentoring program? This resource provides a step-by-step plan with example metrics for evaluating a workplace mentoring program (in either industry or
How Does the Physical Environment Affect Women’s Entry and Persistence in Computing?
The décor of physical spaces conveys messages about the kinds of people who belong there and the kinds of activities that should be done there.
Supervising-in-a-Box Series: Supervisors as Change Agents
Supervising-in-a-Box Series: Supervisors as Change Agents is for supervisors who wish to become change agents in their organizations. The materials are focused on actions that
Supervising-in-a-Box Series: Performance Review/Talent Management
Supervising-in-a-Box: Performance Review/Talent Management provides supervisors with resources for reducing biases in performance evaluation and talent management systems. This “Box” includes tip sheets, resources for
Strategic Planning for Increasing Women’s Participation in the Computing Industry
This workbook presents guidelines for strategic planning to reach gender parity in technology companies or departments. Key components include: A Blueprint for Sustained Increases in
Supervising-in-a-Box Series: Team/Project Management
Supervising-in-a-Box helps establish supportive and effective relationships with a diverse range of employees. This box explores ways to reduce or remove unconscious bias, discriminatory practices,
Supervising-in-a-Box Series: Employee Development
Supervising-in-a-Box Series helps establish supportive and effective relationships with a diverse range of employees. This box explores ways to reduce or remove unconscious bias, discriminatory
Communicating for Change: Persuade Colleagues to Get on Board
Changing the culture of an organization to one that promotes women’s participation in computing requires that members reach new understandings and act in new ways.
How Can Companies Attract and Retain Mid-Career Female Employees?
Flexible work arrangements and career paths, along with re-entry training and support, can attract and retain mid-career female employees.
How Can Companies Promote Innovation with Diverse Employees?
Diverse work teams can improve innovation, problem-solving, and productivity. Learn how to implement the “The Action to Catalyze Tech (ACT) Report” recommendations: https://ncwit.org/CatalyzeTech.
International Women’s Day-in-a-Box: Raising Awareness, Igniting Change
International Women’s Day-in-a-Box: Raising Awareness, Igniting Change is designed to help IT companies and departments celebrate successes and address barriers to women’s full participation in