Aspirations in Computing (AiC)

Where does a sense of belonging come from? How does confidence grow? For over 30,000 technical high school and college women, Aspirations in Computing (AiC) has been key to answering these questions. This welcoming, supportive community is the largest of its kind. With proven methods, NCWIT changes what’s possible for women in technology by offering the kind of encouragement that conquers isolation, builds in long-term motivation, opens doors—and changes lives.

AiC uses prestigious awards, scholarships, internships, and professional opportunities to amplify voices, build identity, reward persistence, and recognize fortitude as women increase their technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills. Awarded a 2018 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (https://paesmem.net), fully 90 percent of past AiC award winners report a college major or minor in a science, technology engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field.

AiC serves 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, all U.S. military bases overseas, and Canada.

AiC Award Recognitions

AiC Award Recognitions offer awards that honor aspirations, abilities, technical accomplishments, impact, and influential guidance.

AiC Community

The AiC Community is a phenomenal network that offers benefits such as private invitations to virtual and in-person meet-ups, visibility for technical achievements, computing outreach programs in local communities for growing members’ leadership and entrepreneurial...

Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Impact Award

The NCWIT AspireIT Impact Award honors Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Community members for their incredible work to ultimately encourage K-16 students to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas to future innovations.

Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Collegiate Award

The AiC Collegiate Award honors the outstanding computing accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate students.

Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Educator Award

The NCWIT AiC Educator Award publicly celebrates formal and informal educators who encourage high school students’ interest and participation in technology pursuits.

Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award

AiC Award Recognitions offer awards that honor aspirations, abilities, technical accomplishments, impact, and influential guidance.

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