Early Introduction of Computer Science Education in Minority Youth:

Computer Science (CS) has a large underrepresentation of females and racial minority (Hispanic and African American) populations in today's education intuitions and workforce. Public health workers and companies have reviewed the consequences of this underrepresentation. Although a promise to incorporate more STEM education in schools the large gap is still prevalent. Multiple internal and external factors including allostatic load and a leaky pipeline contribute to a large underrepresentation of minorities in CS. Implementing CS education early and through multiple layers of the Social Ecological Model (SEM) shows promise for an increased interest. Programs like the Google Code Corps can create long-term improvements and set up student success through capacity building activities. However, proper mentorship and continuing assessments and motivating are necessary for overall program success and creating a sustainable impact on both minorities and the CS workforce.

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Jordan Arnold attended San Jose State University where she received her BS in Dietetics and the University of San Francisco where she received her Masters in Public Health. While serving with AmeriCorps, she collaborated with Google & The Boys & Girls Clubs to impact and empower local minority youth; the program is currently on its third year.