Women aren’t merely under-represented in the AI profession. The women who do work in the field also confront stereotypes that impede their career progress, hiring practices that don’t include people like them, and environments that are more likely to drive them away from good jobs.

There has been persistent and unmoving gender diversity in AI for a while. In 2019, women accounted for 22 percent of all AI and computer science PhD programs in North America, just 4 percent higher than the same statistical category from 2010. So what is driving this sustained gender gap in AI, and how can we address it?

Women have actually fallen further behind in representation in tech at the very moment when tech roles are surging and vital to the U.S. economy and its continued leadership around the globe.

The Rebooting Representation report is an original research effort drawing on insights from 32 leading tech companies representing nearly $500 billion in annual revenue and over $500 million in annual philanthropic giving, as well as 100 of the sector’s top executives and experts. Authored by McKinsey & Company and Pivotal Ventures, the report focuses specifically on understanding how companies approach gender diversity using corporate philanthropy and corporate social responsibility giving.

Rebooting corporate policies and practices to retain and attract Black, Latina and Native American (BLNA) Women in Tech.

Created annually by NGCP, this resource presents a high-level summary of the most compelling statistics and research on the state of girls and women in STEM, focused on K-12 Education, Higher Education, and the STEM Workforce.

This release highlights research findings that show women in tech are increasingly seeking new job opportunities due to dissatisfaction with their current pay. It discusses the implications of this trend for the tech industry and emphasizes the need for companies to address pay equity to retain and attract female talent.

This article provides a detailed look at the challenges women face in the tech industry, supported by key statistics. It covers issues such as gender disparity, the gender pay gap, and the barriers to entry and advancement for women in tech. The article also discusses the efforts needed to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in the technology sector.

In partnership with Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Somos VC and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, The State of Tech Diversity: The Latine Tech Ecosystem report chronicles Latine exclusion from one of the fastest growing industries and the solutions that urgently need to be implemented to create a more equitable technology ecosystem and reflects the power and perspectives of Latine communities.

The Skillsoft Women in Tech Report shares the findings of a comprehensive survey capturing women’s experiences across various career stages, geographies, and industries. The goal of this research is to uncover the disparities women face in tech roles, offering data, insight, and guidance to help make change a reality. This report provides a clear perspective of the current status of women in tech-related jobs, what’s important to them, and what they need from their employers to thrive.

Navigating the tech ecosystem: Insights on roadblocks and accelerators for women & non-binary technologists

Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech Board on Higher Education and Workforce

Pipeline problem is a common refrain when the conversation turns to why the share of Black tech workers is so low. In 2019, Wired reported that the numbers hadn’t improved much in the past five years at the country’s biggest tech companies, who started releasing diversity numbers in 2014 and pledged to do better.

This comprehensive study explores the reasons why people leave tech jobs, focusing on the impact of workplace culture. It highlights the experiences of underrepresented groups and provides data-driven insights into the barriers that contribute to attrition in the tech industry.

This report examines the impact of automation on women in the workforce, highlighting the challenges and opportunities posed by technological advancements. It explores how automation could affect women’s jobs, career paths, and economic opportunities, and offers strategies for organizations to support gender equality as the workplace evolves.

This piece explores gender disparity within the rapidly growing metaverse industry. Despite the potential of the metaverse to be an inclusive digital frontier, the article reveals that women are still underrepresented in leadership positions. It discusses the implications of this gap and emphasizes the need for greater diversity and inclusion in shaping the future of virtual worlds.

This article examines the challenges women face in advancing to first-level management positions in technical fields, often referred to as the "broken rung." It highlights how this barrier affects women's career progression and the overall gender diversity in tech leadership.

NCWIT Scorecard: The Status of Women’s Participation in Computing. The NCWIT Scorecard is a place you can find data on trends in the participation in computing in the U.S. over time, by race and gender, providing a benchmark for measuring progress and identifying areas for improvement.

Check out the most compelling statistics on women’s participation in computing on a single page. 

This resource provides an overview of the various types of biases that exist in the tech industry, including unconscious bias, gender bias, and racial bias. It offers insights into how these biases impact the experiences of individuals in tech and suggests strategies for mitigating bias to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

This resource explores the concept of colorism—prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a darker skin tone—and its impact within the tech industry. It provides insights into how colorism affects hiring practices, workplace dynamics, and career advancement, and offers strategies for addressing and combating colorism to foster a more inclusive environment.

This article discusses the current state of gender equality in the tech industry, highlighting key statistics about women's representation in tech roles. It also explores the barriers women face in this field and offers actionable strategies for companies to create more equitable opportunities, promote diversity, and support women's advancement in tech.

This report recommends a fresh approach that could increase the number of women in computing to 3.9 million by 2025. That would lift their share from 24% to 39% of the computing workforce and generate $299 billion in additional cumulative earnings.

This article explores the reasons behind the decline in interest among girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. It presents findings from new research and offers insights into the factors contributing to this trend.