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Briefing
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- Nationwide Computer Science Program – GSUSA, in collaboration with cybersecurity firm Raytheon, launched ‘Think Like a Programmer,’ nationwide computer science program that will encourage middle and high school girls to pursue STEM careers related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and robotics
- Developing Core Competencies – Raytheon to provide content and foundational experiences that will enable participants to develop core computer science competencies, as well as problem-solving and leadership skills
- Preparing Girls for Future – Aims to maintain young girls' interest in STEM subjects throughout critical development years, as well as reinforce pipeline of future female STEM leaders
- Previous STEM Promotion Initiatives – Introduced new training badges earned through development of STEM-related skills, and launched Reaching for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts, five-year program that teaches key concepts about space science
- Early 2018 Pilot – Will implement initially as pilot to selected geographies in early 2018, with full deployment beginning fall 2018
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Market Disruption
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Sector
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Education, Information Technology
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Organization
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Girl Scouts of the USA, Raytheon Co.
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Source
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"Raytheon sponsors Girl Scouts’ first national computer science program and cyber challenge for middle and high school girls,"
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Rayome, A., "Girl Scouts to train next generation of cybersecurity, AI, and robotics professionals",
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Jarrett, C., "Girl Scouts hope to change the face of AI, robotics, and data science",
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AcceleratingBiz analysis
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Original Publication Date
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December 4, 2017
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