👩‍💻 Girls Who Code: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

Diversity in tech isn’t just a buzzword; there’s real evidence that programs like Girls Who Code (GWC) are making a difference.

A recent evaluation by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) found that students who participate in GWC’s Summer Immersion Program or Self-Paced Program are significantly more likely than their peers to choose computer science as a field of study in college. Girls Who Code+2AIR+2 The gap is significant for girls from communities underrepresented in tech.

Another study examined GWC alumni and found that many report feeling more confident, better prepared, and more supported when entering tech fields. Girls Who Code. Additionally, interventions such as GWC clubs and camps have been shown to positively impact girls’ attitudes toward STEM, their interest in programming, and their sense of belonging in tech spaces. ScholarWorks+1

Why this matters

• When girls have access to mentorship, role models, and a supportive learning environment, they are more likely to persist in STEM, even when faced with challenges.

• Equity in tech leads to more creativity, improved problem-solving, and technology that serves everyone, not just those who resemble the current majority.

• Young women bringing their voices & perspectives help AI, software, health tech, engineering, and environmental tech be fairer and more inclusive.

At STEMByte, we view Girls Who Code not just as a program, but as a movement. Every girl who learns to code, builds something, or shares her ideas contributes to a future where technology reflects all of us.