A study released in October 1989, by the American Association of University Women Foundation named, Gender Gaps: Where Schools Still Fail Our Children, revealed that girls make up only a small percentage of students in computer design and computer science classes, and when compared to their male age peers; use a computer less often outside of school class time and demonstrate less self-confidence when using computers. Recent studies suggest that girls continue to use a computer less frequently when compared to their male classmates. This emerging gender gap further highlights the potential barriers that girls may encounter as they pursue careers in math, science and technology.

In response to this, IBM (Canada Ltd.) and the DeVry Institute of Technology have joined with the CEPF to offer a one-day workshop entitled "Women in Technology". The goal of this workshop is to provide the girls with practical, hands on experience guided by women from science and technology industries. These opportunities will provide real world examples of careers available to all students entering the ever-changing and demanding workforce of the 21st century. The focused sessions during the workshop will explore website design and robotics using state-of-the-art computer technology.

The key message associated with this program is to give girls, parents and teachers, a greater awareness and understanding that Math, Science and Technology are highly rewarding fields for women. In addition, all participants will acquire a greater understanding of how computer skills extend across many fields and careers. The CEPF currently runs two sessions per year; traditionally one in the fall and one in the spring.

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For more information please contact:

Aimee Miller
Fund Development Manager
(403) 457-5822
aimee.miller@cepfoundation.com

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