We Need to Talk About This

In this episode I talk about political and corporate influences that we need to talk about as a field.

OtherJared O'LearyJuly 24, 2023Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Neoliberalism, ActivismComment

Action to Catalyze Tech: A Paradigm Shift for DEI

In this episode I unpack Catalyze Tech Working Group’s (2021) publication titled “The ACT Report: Action to Catalyze Tech, A Paradigm Shift for DEI,” which provides suggestions for business that would like to improve DEI in ways that are relevant to CS organizations and educators.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyNovember 14, 2022Diversity, Equity, InclusionComment

STEM Diversity and Inclusion Efforts for Women of Color: A Critique of the New Labor System

In this episode I unpack Scott and Elliott’s (2020) publication titled “STEM diversity and inclusion efforts for women of color: A critique of the new labor system,” which uses the metaphor of sharecropping to problematize the new labor system around STEM education and careers.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyJanuary 10, 2022Diversity, Inclusion, Race, Equity, STEM, Neoliberalism, DiscourseComment

INTech Camp for Girls with Khalia Braswell

In this interview with Khalia Braswell, we discuss the lack of representation in education, improving equity and inclusion in CS education, what Khalia has learned with INTech Camp for Girls, how Khalia iterates on her own abilities, the importance of self care, our thoughts on the future of CS education, and much more.

InterviewJared O'LearyDecember 6, 2021Representation, Equity, Inclusion, Self care, Diversity, GenderComment

Diversity Barriers in K-12 Computer Science Education: Structural and Social

In this episode I unpack Wang and Moghadam’s (2017) publication titled “Diversity barriers in K-12 computer science education: Structural and social,” which describes potential structural and social barriers for Black, Hispanic, and female students in K-12 contexts.

Unpacking ScholarshipJared O'LearyMay 3, 2021Diversity, Equity, Gender, Race, InterestComment

Nicki Washington is Unapologetically Dope

In this interview with Nicki Washington, we discuss the importance of cultural competency, expanding beyond “diversity” by focusing on creating inclusive and equitable environments, learning from people and scholarship outside of the field, lessons learned working with CS educators across the country, lessons learned while teaching during a pandemic, focusing on the humanity in computer science education, and much more. If you haven’t listened to it yet, check out the unpacking scholarship episode that unpacks one of Nicki’s papers.

InterviewJared O'LearyOctober 26, 2020Cultural competence, Representation, Diversity, Equity, Race, Inclusion, GenderComment

Increasing Diversity in K-12 Computer Science: Strategies from the Field

In this episode I unpack Goode’s (2008) publication titled “Increasing diversity in K-12 computer science: Strategies from the field," which provides suggestions for educators who are interested in increasing the diversity of their CS classes or programs.