This session helps attendees understand the research on equity and inclusion in CS classrooms, identifying barriers to entry, ideas for recruiting a diverse group of CS students, and classroom activities that validate student identity. We’ll start by looking at what the research actually demonstrates about equity and diversity in STEM and CS classrooms. For example, did you know the “nerd” stereotype can dissuade girls from pursuing STEM education? Who makes a better programmer, a mathematician or a linguist? Learn about...