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In Celebration of MLK Day

Honoring his legacy with community As we observe and honor the 30th annual celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at NCWIT, we continue to dream boldly, partnering […]

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Meet the 2025 #AiCstories Ambassadors

In January 2024, we announced the first cohort of #AiCstories Ambassadors, who graciously shared their personal tech journeys and provided encouraging advice for the #AiCcommunity in a first-of-its-kind series sponsored

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CS Ed Week x CSforALL

This CS Ed Week — which runs from December 9th – 15th to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science — NCWIT is spotlighting 2024 Aspirations in Computing Impact Award

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Teach Engineering: Leveling the STEM playing field one lesson at a time

By Darin Gray, Ed.D. and Stephanie Weber The Internet has played a significant role in the democratization of STEM learning. However, there is still much work to be done. It

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Employee Engagement is More Than Just a Buzzword

Picture a workplace where employees are not just clocking in but are genuinely invested in the company’s success. When employees are engaged, they exhibit higher performance levels, are willing to

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Volunteer with Aspirations in Computing

Each year, the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program receives thousands of amazing award applications from women, genderqueer, and non-binary students across the country who are interested in tech. To

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

These Latinas have all made global impact through their work: NASA Engineer’s, Alma Stephanie Tapia and Susana Tapia Harper (aka “The Space Twins”)  VP of Latina Geeks Silicon Valley, Karina

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1982 Grace Hopper Lecture

Shortly before the 30th annual Grace Hopper Celebration, the National Security Agency (NSA) released an inspiring internal lecture that Rear Adm. Grace Hopper herself delivered in 1982, “Future Possibilities: Data,

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Recap: 2024 NCWITC4C LDI

by Kelsey Kman, NCWIT Counselors for Computing Program Manager In June, NCWIT Counselors for Computing (C4C) hosted school counselors and career coaches from across the country for the two-day 2024

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NCWIT Resource Month

Since its inception, NCWIT has developed and disseminated digital and print resources and tools grounded in research to raise awareness, increase knowledge, and help individuals and organizations challenge the status

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AiC Labs | 10 Resume Tips

This guidance was adapted from an Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Labs event with the AiC Community and special guest Rhona Pierce, Founder & Lead Strategist at HowToLevelUp.com. AiC Community members

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July 26th, 2024 marked the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a day that is observed annually as National Disability Independence Day. The ADA prohibits discrimination and

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Remembering Lynn Conway

In early June, all of us at NCWIT were saddened to learn Lynn Conway — a true tech revolutionary — passed on. Her pioneering work in microchip design was foundational

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2024 Harrold and Notkin Research and Graduate Mentoring Award Recipient Announced

NCWIT is excited to name Dr. Klara Nahrstedt, the Grainger Distinguished Chair of Engineering Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Director of the Coordinated Science Laboratory at the

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2024 NCWIT Summit

The 2024 NCWIT Summit will take place May 20–22, 2024, in Kansas City, MO at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. This year, the Summit will be in-person, with livestreams of

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Celebrate Black History Month

This February, NCWIT is honored to celebrate Black History Month and amplify Black-founded and -serving organizations combating inequity in computing and creating opportunities for Black girls, women, and non-binary people

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Listen + Learn: Regional Initiatives in Pittsburgh

A partnership, a podcast, a presentation, and more… The NCWIT Regional Initiatives team recently joined partners in Pittsburgh for a presentation and event series hosted by the Pittsburgh Technology Council

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