Girls Who Code is working to bridge the gender gap in tech

Autodesk Video

November 30, 2017

In 1995, 37% of computer scientists were women. Today, it’s only 24%. In 10 years, the number of women in computing will decrease to just 22%—if nothing changes.

Fortunately, Girls Who Code is fighting to battle these odds and encourage girls to pursue careers in tech by teaching computer-science fundamentals through after-school clubs and summer programs. Watch the video below to learn more about this inspiring organization and how it is laying the foundation for a new generation of women in technology.

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