# Gender Balance in Computer Science and Engineering in Italian Universities

## TL;DR

This paper analyzes the current state of gender balance in Computer Science and Engineering at Italian universities, highlighting the challenges and the impact of recent initiatives to increase women's participation.

## Contribution

It provides a descriptive analysis of gender balance in Italian university Computer Science and Engineering programs, offering insights into the effectiveness of recent gender equality initiatives.

## Key findings

- Gender imbalance persists in Italian university ICT fields.
- Recent initiatives show limited measurable impact on increasing women's participation.
- The study highlights areas needing targeted interventions.

## Abstract

Multiple studies have shown that gender balance in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths -- and in particular in ICT -- is still far to be achieved. Several initiatives have been recently taken to increase the women participation, but it is difficult, at present, to evaluate their impact and their potential of changing the situation. This paper contributes to the discussion by presenting a descriptive analysis of the gender balance in Computer Science and Computer Engineering in Italian Universities.