Blog

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 […]

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

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,

Nancy Binowski: Chair, Professor at County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ How long have you been a part of the NCWIT Community and what brought you to NCWIT?For many years,

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

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

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

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

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

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

NCWIT is excited to name Dr. Nicki Washington, Director of the Identity in Computing Lab and the Cue Family Professor of the Practice of Computer Science and Professor of the

NCWIT is excited to announce Fran Berman, PhD, as the 2024 recipient of the Pioneer in Tech Award!    Stay tuned for a recording of her award celebration! She spoke

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

There’s no better way to begin this year than by spotlighting incredible women of color forging their own paths while paving the way for the next generation in technology and

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

At 1:47 am ET on Nov. 16, 2022, history was made and a dream came true. Artemis I, the largest rocket ever launched by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

“I was introduced to NCWIT by a colleague 6 years ago. I became a participant of the then K-12 Member Huddle and then a K-12 Alliance Member. I’ve used the

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

The Battle for Inclusion in Our Nation’s Cultural Conversation By Dr. Brad McLain, NCWIT Director of Corporate Research and Director of the Center for STEM Learning at CU Boulder As

About the author: Dr. Brad McLain serves as the Director of Corporate Research at the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and the Director of the Center for

ICYMI: 2023 NCWIT Summit Summary On May 18-19, the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) hosted an innovative, hybrid summit in Denver, Colo. After a few years of

A retrospective from NCWIT C4C Program Manager Kelsey Kman Between April 20-22, 2023, The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) hosted 16 educators from 11 states who engaged

NCWIT is excited to announce Dr. Erna Schneider Hoover as the 2023 Pioneer Award recipient for her role in revolutionizing the modern telephone system. Dr. Hoover was born in Irvington, New

NCWIT is excited to name Dr. Mary Lou Maher, Professor in the Department of Software and Information Systems, College of Computing and Informatics at the University of North Carolina Charlotte,