PEERS Webinar: Barbara Ericson on Increasing Diversity in Computing

This PEERS webinar, Barbara Ericson on Increasing Diversity in Computing, focuses on the increase of historically underrepresented populations in computer science fields. Barbara Ericson is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan’s School of Information. Ericson has been recognized by the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) for “her extensive efforts in improving exposure, diversity, and accessibility of computer science education to students throughout the U.S.”

Moderator: Amber Bryant (PEERS, ICPSR)

During this webinar, Dr. Ericson will:
- Discuss the current problems in access, diversity, and success in computer science
- Introduce Dr. Ericson's research to increase access and success through free and interactive ebooks with new types of practice problems
- Highlight Dr. Ericson's mentoring programs that target secondary students from groups that are underrepresented in computing