Applications Now Open: NCWIT Award Recognizes Technical Accomplishments of High School Women
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Aspirations Award recipients are chosen for their outstanding aptitude and interest in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post-secondary education. Each award recipient receives recognition at an award event, scholarship and internship opportunities, access to a peer community of technical young women, and various other prizes – computing resources, gadgets, sponsor swag, engraved awards and certificates, and more. Additionally, National Award recipients receive:
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• a laptop computer
• a trip to attend the
• an engraved award for both the student and her school
• networking opportunities with
Students can apply online at http://www.bit.ly/AiCHSAward through
"This award is a huge stepping stone," said NCWIT CEO and Co-founder
The award has encouraged and impacted thousands of young women since its inception in 2007, widening the talent pool and closing the gender gap in computing, a critical 21st century skill. Through the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing program, more than 13,000 young women have self-identified as interested in computing and technology, and 83% of participants now in college report a major or minor in traditionally male-dominated STEM fields.
"Research has validated that encouragement is one of the most important factors in helping girls pursue computer science, which is why
Encouragement is a driving factor in how likely female students are to complete a computing major/minor and to choose a computing career – more important than young women's confidence in and perceptions of their ability. Find related research at http://www.ncwit.org/thefactsgirls.
"We understand the value that women bring to the field of technology," said
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing is a component of the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing program – a sweeping national talent development initiative for young women in computing and information technology, from 5th grade through graduate school. In addition to
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