I belong in computer science
At the Raspberry Pi Foundation, they believe everyone belongs in computer science, and that it is a much more varied field than is commonly assumed. One of the ways they want to promote inclusivity and highlight the variety of skills and interests needed in computer science is through their ‘I belong’ campaign. They do this because the tech sector lacks diversity. Similarly, in schools, there is underrepresentation of students in computing along the axes of gender, ethnicity, and economic situation. (See how researchers describe data from England, and data from the USA.)
The ‘I belong’ campaign is part of their work on Isaac Computer Science, the free online learning platform for GCSE and A level students (ages 14 to 18) and their teachers, funded by the Department for Education. The campaign celebrates young computer scientists and how they came to love the subject, what their career journey has been so far, and what their thoughts are about inclusivity and belonging in their chosen field.
These people are role models who demonstrate that everyone belongs in computer science, and that everyone can bring their interests and skills to bear in the field. In this way, they want to show young people that they can do much more with computing than they might think, and to inspire them to consider how computing could be part of their own life and career path.
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