This paper presents Microtopia, an interdisciplinary programme designed to broaden participation in computer science (CS) among ethnic minority girls. The programme combined coding with design thinking activities, incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Robotics as key technologies. Learning activities were formulated around the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Chinese Five Elements philosophy to support problem-based learning. Pupils were organised into "nations" and engaged in sector-based projects (e.g., healthcare, transportation, fashion, tourism, food, architecture). Using pre- and post-questionnaires, we investigated how socioeconomic and ethnocultural factors influenced pupils' preconceptions of CS, and whether participation in Microtopia shifted their perceptions. Through statistical analysis of the questionnaire data, we identified significant increases in students' confidence, enjoyment, and motivation, particularly when computing was presented as relevant to sustainability and global challenges.

翻译：本文介绍微托邦（Microtopia）——一个旨在扩大少数民族女生参与计算机科学（CS）的跨学科项目。该项目将编程与设计思维活动相结合，以人工智能（AI）、物联网（IoT）和机器人技术为核心技术。学习活动围绕联合国可持续发展目标和中国五行哲学设计，以支持基于问题的学习。学生被组织成不同“国家”，并参与基于行业领域的项目（如医疗保健、交通、时尚、旅游、食品、建筑）。通过前后测问卷调查，我们研究了社会经济和民族文化因素如何影响学生对计算机科学的既有认知，以及参与微托利亚项目是否改变了她们的看法。通过对问卷数据的统计分析，我们发现学生的自信心、学习乐趣和动机均有显著提升，尤其是在将计算科学与可持续性及全球挑战相关联时。