The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology has announced the release of a new study related to Women in Technology professions: Obstacles and Solutions for Underrepresented Minorities in Technology. It is a study about the barriers and obstacles of women's advancement in high-technology professions. Author: Caroline Simard, Ph.D., is Director of Research and Executive Programs at the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology.

Gender and ethnic diversity are very important. Ultimately we can only do well if we have the best ideas in place. If everybody thinks the same way, you’re not going to get the best ideas — you’re going to get the same ideas.

• Obstacles and Solutions for Underrepresented Minorities in Technology
• Climbing the Technical Ladder: Obstacles and Solutions for Mid-Level Women in Technology
• Climbing the Technical Ladder: Obstacles and Solutions for Mid-Level Women in Technology Executive Summary

Source : Anita Borg Institute