2 papers
cs.HC2026
From Uncertainty to Possibility: Early Computing Experiences for Rural Girls
Poornima Meegammana, Niranjan Meegammana, Chathurika Jayalath +2
Girls remain underrepresented in computing, and rural contexts often compound barriers of access, language, and gender norms. Prior work in computing education highlights that conf…
cs.CY2025
Broadening Participation through Physical Computing: Replicating Sensor-Based Programming Workshops for Rural Students in Sri Lanka
Poornima Meegammana, Hussel Suriyaarachchi, Paul Denny +1
In today's digital world, computing education offers critical opportunities, yet systemic inequities exclude under-represented communities, especially in rural, under-resourced reg…