Share Have parents and peers also encourage students’ interest in Computer Science and problem solving to help influence their pursuit of it. with FacebookShare Have parents and peers also encourage students’ interest in Computer Science and problem solving to help influence their pursuit of it. with Twitter Encouragement is one of the most influencing factors in a young woman’s decision to pursue Computer Science. "What matters most is encouragement, not whether this encouragement was from someone with technical experience." More about this tip Tags Address Misconceptions About the Field of CS Effective Encouragement External Source "Women Who Choose CS" by Google Education, under "Social Encouragement" Other Tips By Other Tips By Google Education