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标题：Casting a Wider Net: A Longitudinal Study Exploring Gender Differences, Influences and Attitudes Impacting Academic Major Selection in Computing
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作者：Jeff Butterfield ; Thad Crews
期刊名称：Computer and Information Science
印刷版ISSN：1913-8989
电子版ISSN：1913-8997
出版年度：2012
卷号：5
期号：2
页码：2
DOI：10.5539/cis.v5n2p2
出版社：Canadian Center of Science and Education
摘要：In this article data from a multi-year, longitudinal study of undergraduate students’ attitudes influencing major selection in computing fields is examined. In particular, the observed differences between male and female students were examined. Different perspectives were found in the areas of stereotypes, timing of exposure to a major, experience with technology, outside influences, and program requirements. The resultssuggest there are several factors that should be considered by departments wishing to improve their marketing and promotion to prospective male and female students.