Maya now considers a future career in computer science and has found her passion. One of her greatest accomplishments so far was programming a 3D xbox game for the Wumpus competition sponsored by Microsoft. Maya’s team took on a large challenge...

Maya now considers a future career in computer science and has found her passion. One of her greatest accomplishments so far was programming a 3D xbox game for the Wumpus competition sponsored by Microsoft. Maya’s team took on a large challenge...

Yasminye has put her skills to work while making a Lego MindStorm robot that has been programmed to both dance and to complete an obstacle course. This robot won second place in a robotics competition at the University of Alabama. However, Yasminye is...

Priscilla taken several technology courses including Digital Electronics, Computer Information Systems, NASA INSPIRE ’09-’10, PC Repair and Tech, etc. She has worked on several projects that involve circuits; such as an LED circuit board...

Taylor is on the IT track at the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. She has taken several computer classes such as e-Commerce I and II, scientific visualization, computer engineering, and principles of IT. One of her largest accomplishments...

Nicole discovered her interest in computer science in middle school where she signed up to take computer classes every year. She is now currently enrolled in the Advanced Placement Computer Science course in her high school and plans to participate in...

Lucerito dreams one day of becoming an engineer and has taken active steps to prepare herself for this future career. She started out by studying Microsoft Visual Basic.Net and teaching herself how to modify codes. Participation in Project Lead the Way’s...

Michelle began her computer career when she was in elementary school with her School News Network. Her job was to create the animations and transitions on the screen during the program which was streamed live across the school. In middle school she took...

Molly loves the hardware side of computer science. She is interested in robotics and electronics, and she has learned the necessary technology behind networks (such as protocols and logical models). Molly knows, however, that it’s important to have...

Allison was first drawn to programming by its clear connection to mathematics. Having first learned HTML through a summer camp, she went on to learn Javascript, CSS, basic PHP, C++, and Flash. She applied her knowledge to create a Flash-based program...

Ms. Jalysa Garner is a junior at Westlake High School. Outside of school, she enjoys designing and sewing new clothes while using Lily Pad Arduino Technology. Her proudest achievement is winning first place in the Tennessee Celebration of Women in Technology’s...

Brandee’s parents encouraged her to join BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates). She was greatly motivated by the BDPA mentors who trained her. She competed in the National BDPA competition with her technical group last year. She is most interested...

Stephanie has been interested in computer science since she was eight years old, initially inspired by her uncle who is a software engineer. She has been a part of a local organization called the Watsonville Technology Education Community (TEC) since...

Dana comes from a programming family—both of her parents are programmers and she began programming in Middle School when she learned how to use Alice. With this she has made extensive computer games and animations. From Alice, she moved onto animating...

Asha  is a senior at Parkview High School. She has always loved working on projects which involved computers and robotics. Through these areas, she has developed a great interest in programming. This has sparked a greater appreciation of what is...

Ayesha has applied her advanced skills at the Jisan Research Institute over the last three years on projects involving Linux, Pascal, and binary and ternary trees in C. This past summer, she attended the Research Science Institute at MIT, where she...

Autumn is most interested in the design of computer hardware. She has designed circuits then implemented her ideas to create an infrared link for a stereo. She has programmed a robot to operate in four wheel drive with a switch to convert to two wheel...

Lucy is a junior at Wheeler High School, she volunteers with the International Environmental Data Rescue Organization, and serves as a networking administrator. In her favorite technology class, Magnet Foundations, she was given the opportunity to work...

Evelyn is interested in applying math and science concepts in creative ways.  She is deeply involved in her school's FIRST Robotics Team #115 for the past three years, and is currently its Director of Operations. She has learned to work with...

Tiphanie has been heavily involved with computers for her high school career. She began with a mandatory computer course her freshmen year and moved onto a more advanced course which taught her about computer history, how to use computer peripherals,...

Natalia was introduced to computer science when she became intrigued by robots and computer programming. This experience led her to found the first robotics club at her high school. In addition to taking computer science classes, Natalia has also been...

Mailee has a passion for web design and develops web layouts for users on a site called Asiantown.net. She has started her own thread to gain feedback on her designs and meet others who share her passion. Mailee’s school has a special program that...

Brittany’s mother introduced her to computers at an early age and she has loved them ever since. Her most prized accomplishment was placing 2nd at the Marion County Technology Fair, hosted by the University of Indianapolis. She designed a program...

Ms. Ockey is an accomplished artist and animator, making it to the state competition for 3D Animation for SkillUSA, where she serves as an officer. Samantha creates her own animations and tiny platform games and greatly enjoys drawing and bringing her...

Sierra has competed in many robotics competitions and has even gone to the VEX Robotics National Championships. She was the lead programmer for her all-girl robotics team and did all the programming in C and the majority of the design and build. Her team...

Sruti’s interest in computing has been most supported and influenced by her parents and her grandparents.  She and her father have actually built several desktop computers together from scratch. Her passion for computing led her to become a part...

Karla has her programming teachers to thank for encouraging her in computer science. They have always encouraged her to pursue her interests in CS. Her greatest technical achievement occurred at the end of last year where she was awarded the RIT...

Allyson has always been fascinated by computers, and after attending the Microsoft Digigirlz camp, she realized that she would like to pursue a career in a computing field. As a freshman in high school, Allyson demonstrated her computer skills as a member...

Christina's biggest influences are her parents, but her mentor from her robotics team has also been a large influence, especially in her interest in technology. Her specific interest in the IT field is open source development, and she plans to study computer...

Nicole likes to design things, and hence she is interested in graphic and web design. One of her favorite accomplishments was creating a website for a local nonprofit organization from scratch. As a junior, Nicole teamed up with a classmate to compete...

Shakira Graves is a junior at Fairmont Heights High School. She has created five apps for Andriod Smartphones. The first app helps little children learn and become familiar with their body parts, the second and third apps she made were "Test App" that...

Jessica has her technology teacher Michael Morrell to thank for encouraging her in computer technology. She really likes working in 3D graphics and is excited to see her creations come to life on the screen. She is proud of her contribution...

Wei is involved heavily in robotics and is the main programmer on her school’s Varsity Robotics team. Her biggest accomplishment was coding a program to help run her robotics team win first place at their first competition. Through being on this...

Katelyn’s love of design and programming has led her to do many things, from designing and programming robots in an agricultural class to making movies in Dreamweaver. Katelyn’s list of activities is long and varied: she has been a member...

In addition to winning a Colorado Affiliate award, Ms. Mallikarjun is also a Runner Up in the National NCWIT Aspirations in Computing awards. As a freshman, Pratheeksha was encouraged to join her school's FIRST Robotics team, even with little background...

Hannah took her first programming class as a freshman because it was the only course that fit in her schedule. To her surprise, she loved it and has proved to have quite the talent for it, even winning a recognition of achievement from the technology...

Yun- Jie Tsai was an immigrant from Taiwan, who moved to United States in 2006. In order to overcome the English barrier, she spends numerous hours studying to improve her English language skills. She is a hard working person, who will do whatever...

Jazmin’s primary influences in computer science are her two older brothers and her computer science teacher Mr. Petty.  Her brothers have always managed to find an interesting computational book or problem to send to her, and her teacher Mr....

Amanda was first inspired to explore computer science as a freshman by enrolling in a computer magnet class. It was here where Amanda first discovered how much fun computers can be. Ms. Koziol has used her knowledge in computing to create a website for...

In addition to taking numerous high-level computer science classes, Lucia attends the Computer Science Club where she competes in programming competitions. As president of both the ASTRA and Red Cross clubs, Lucia is responsible for organizing events...

Lok has always had a knack for technology, and has always been the go-to person in her family for solving technology related issues such as bad internet connections and the installation of new devices. She became even more interested in computing when...

Seyvona’s greatest computer accomplishment has been creating websites. She was first inspired by her dad who helped to spark her curiosity in computers by showing her how they operated and the endless possibilities of what computers could do. She...

Tringa was first inspired by her computer science teacher, Mr. Fuschetto to pursue her interest in computer coding. One of Tringa’s greatest technical accomplishments was compiling computer code and “getting it right without any mistakes.”...

Nicole’s interest in technology began at home, with the encouragement of her mother. Since then, she has created a blog documenting activities with her FFA chapter. In addition to being an active member of FFA, Nicole has been involved with the...

Bethany discovered a love for software because it combines two passions: robotics and programming. She has been on her school’s robotics team for three years, this year as the team leader and lead programmer, and on her school’s software team...

Maeve has been interested in computers since she was very little and has been involved in computing since it was possible in school. She attended Emagination Computer camps for years and in 2009 she became a Program Assistant. She was chosen among...

Kristina has been involved in computer science since her freshman year of high school when she was introduced to the Center for Information Technology (CIT). Through this program she was given the opportunity to create her own websites using Dreamweaver,...

Robin's interest in software design and programming started very early on in her life, while she was still in elementary school! In fourth grade, she learned Q BASIC and created a rudimentary word processor to do her homework, and in middle school she...

Linda has participated in the Frontiers of Science Institute at the University of Northern Colorado where she had the opportunity to create a solar car. She is involved in an after-school program called MESA - Mathematic Engineering Science Achievement,...

For as long as she remembers, Mia has been comfortable with computers and in high school those around Mia could easily recognize her aptitude for computer science and would often flock to her with questions and ask her for help. This was when Mia discovered...

Aside from dancing, Ann Lyndon loves being involved in the computing world. She can see herself creating new programs that would improve daily life. She will be attending college, and would like to design websites and any application which allows her...