Join NCWIT on August 15th for the eighth interactive event in the CS+ series: CS+ Entrepreneurship! Tune in at 3 pm PT | 4 pm MT | 5 pm CT | 6 pm ET to gain inspirational insights from two Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Community members!
Meet the panelists:
- Elizabeth Kresock is a Cyber Fellow and PhD candidate in computer science at the University of Tulsa — an NCWIT Higher Ed Alliance member institution. She specializes in AI and machine learning, particularly in analyzing brain activity in mood disorder patients. Elizabeth has also founded her own AI art app, and serves as a business consultant for SkinCheck, a mobile application that makes it possible for anyone to detect skin cancer, track moles and lesions, and access medical treatment seamlessly. In addition, Elizabeth is a content creator who uses social media to share her educational and professional journeys in computer science.
- Rachel Masters is a PhD student at Colorado State University, an NCWIT Higher Ed Alliance member institution, with a background in computer science, business, and entrepreneurship. In 2023, she won an NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award Honorable Mention for her project focused on Virtual Reality Forest Bathing. Her research focuses on using VR technology to create nature experiences to support healthy mental health.
Perks for attendees
Those who stay and participate throughout the event will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card!
About the new CS+ series
Computing + Passion = Careers of the Future
Hear students, educators, researchers, and professionals talk about their experiences with combining computer science and other interests (CS+) — such as dance, sports, medicine, and other industries — and learn how computing is embedded in what they do. These events are for:
- Women, genderqueer, and nonbinary people looking to gain insights from remarkable technologists
- Middle, high school, and post-secondary students interested in the challenges and triumphs in tech
- Anyone seeking inspiration from real-life stories of perseverance and innovation
Whether you’re a current student who is curious about future possibilities, a recent grad seeking career inspiration, or an aspiring professional looking for guidance, these webinars are designed to empower you with knowledge, insight, and a sense of belonging in these innovative fields. To see recordings of past CS+ presentations on topics including social good, environmental impact, and more, visit the NCWIT Media Hub at ncwit.org/media. For additional resources related to these topics, visit ncwit.org/cs-plus/.
