Students who learn computer science in high school are 6 times more likely to major in it, and women are 10 times more likely! (https://code.org/advocacy/state-facts/TX.pdf)

By introducing computer science to kids at a young age, we can increase their cognitive skills, like analytic and problem-solving skills, number sense, language skills, and visual memory. (Sullivan & Bers, Robotics in the early childhood classroom: learning outcomes from an 8-week robotics curriculum in pre-kindergarten through second grade, 2015)

In 2015 only 2% of Texas high school students completed a computer science course. The Texas CS summer camps aim to change that by introducing campers to coding basics! (UT News, 2017)

In 2013 only 17.9% of computer science degrees were awarded to women. By introducing STEM curriculum and programming to kids at an early age we can fight gender-based stereotypes and avoid long lasting negative consequences that keep talented students from seeking out computer science. (NSF, Science & Engineering Indicators, 2016; Sullivan, Gender differences in kindergarteners’ robotics and programming achievements, 2012 )

NCWIT reported “an investigation of 500 U.S. businesses found that companies with more race and gender diverse teams had higher sales revenue, more customers, greater market share, and greater profits than did less diverse companies”. Barker, Lecia, et al. "What Is the Impact of Gender Diversity on Technology Business