CS Research Reports

Computer science is critical to our future, not only because of the number of computing-related jobs created every year, but also because it develops critical thinking skills needed to solve complex problems, creativity that fosters new ideas, and skills to drive innovation in tech and other fields.

Google conducts and supports research to identify strategies for improving perceptions of computer science and broaden learning opportunities for all students.

Diversity Gaps in CS

A Google-Gallup report exploring the structural and social barriers underrepresented groups face at home, in schools, and in society that could influence their likelihood to enter CS.

Images of CS

A report in partnership with Gallup Inc. exploring participation in and perceptions of computer science and related careers as well as associated demographic differences in the U.S.

K-12 CS Education by U.S. State

A summary of the status of CS education for 11 U.S. states from our 2014-15 Google-Gallup survey with recommendations for broadening access to and participation in CS learning.

Longitudinal Analysis of Community College Pathways

A quantitative study conducted with CCRC on the national landscape of CS students at community colleges, focusing on student behaviors and institutional characteristics that support students’ choice to attain a CS bachelor’s degree.

Project Bloks

Project Bloks is a research effort aimed at creating an open platform that developers can use to enable children to explore computational thinking through tangible programming.

Searching for CS

A report in partnership with Gallup Inc. surveying thousands of students, educators, and others to understand access and barriers to computer science education in the U.S.

Student Perspectives of Community College Pathways

A qualitative study conducted with ETR on the challenges facing underrepresented community college students in California who hope to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in CS.

Trends in the State of CS in U.S. K-12 Schools

Year 2 of our Google-Gallup study explores changes on key measures from Year 1 and uncovers new insights, surveying over 1,600 students, 1,600 parents, 1,000 teachers, 9,800 principals, and 2,300 superintendents.

Women Who Choose CS

A study of 1,700+ students in the U.S. identifying the primary drivers that motivate young women to pursue CS.