Southern New Mexico Affiliate

Welcome to NCWIT's Aspirations in Computing - Southern New Mexico Affiliate!

The Aspirations in Computing High School award application is now OPEN through October 29th, 2024! Start your application here!

The Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award is now OPEN through November 18, 2024! Start your application here!

The Aspirations in Computing Educator Award is now OPEN through December 2, 2024! Start your application here!

Our region has some of the best and brightest young technologists in the country, and we are proud to celebrate with you! 

Award recipients will be selected for your aptitude and interest in IT and computing, solid leadership ability, good academic history, and plans for post-secondary education. 

In a global economy, gender diversity in computing and IT means a larger and more competitive workforce; in a world dependent on innovation, it means the ability to design programs and technology that are as broad and creative as the people it serves. We and our partners believe that diversity in innovation benefits all and are committed to doing our part to encourage all young women in our area to choose careers in computing and IT.

By generating visibility for capable technical young women, genderqueer and non-binary students, the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing encourages their continued interest in computing, attracts the attention and support of educational and corporate institutions, and emphasizes at a personal level the importance of your participation in computing.

Representatives from the NMSU Department of Computer Science, the Young Women in Computing (YWiC) program, and the Center for Smart Grid Technologies will serve as the organizing committee. If you have any questions, would like us to visit your school, need flyers or informational brochures, don't hesitate to reach out and let us know.

Affiliate Coordinator: Mari Langford, (575) 646-1901, [email protected]​