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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Award Recognitions offers three distinct awards that honor aspirations, abilities, technical accomplishments, and influential guidance:

 

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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award 

The AiC High School Award honors 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Applications for the 2024-2025 season open September 1, 2024.

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  • Hi NAMEX, I saw this opportunity to be recognized for your interests in computing and join a large community of women, genderqueer, and non-binary technologists and immediately thought of you. I think you would be an excellent candidate for the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award. I hope you will consider applying. Applications close on November 8, 2024. Take a look and find out more: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward​

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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Educator Award

The AiC Educator Award identifies and celebrates exemplary formal and informal educators who play a pivotal role in encouraging 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students to explore their interests in computing and technology. Rather than being a teaching award, this award honors those who work inside and outside of classroom spaces to advocate for gender equity in computing by providing educational opportunities that are inclusive to — and supportive of — women, genderqueer, and non-binary students.

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  • Hi NAMEX, I saw this opportunity for informal and formal educators to be recognized for their support of women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in tech and immediately thought of you. Take a look at how you can apply for the Aspirations in Computing Educator Award to be recognized for all that you do! Also, find out how you can encourage your students to apply. Applications for 9-12 grade students close November 8, 2024, and Educator Award applications are due December 2, 2024. Get all the details here: aspirations.org/AiCEduAward.
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Collegiate Award

The AiC Collegiate Award honors the outstanding computing accomplishments of women, genderqueer, and non-binary students who are enrolled in community college, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Conferred annually, the award recognizes each recipient's technical contributions to projects that demonstrate a high level of innovation and potential impact.

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  • Hi NAMEX, I heard about the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award and immediately thought of you. You would be a great candidate for the award, and I hope you consider applying. Applications are open from September 1, 2024, to November 18, 2024, and prizes include a cash award for both Finalists and award recipients. You will find more information on applying here: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward.

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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Community

The AiC Community connects like-minded high school students, college students, and early career women, genderqueer, and non-binary people in tech! Joining the AiC Community is free and gives community members access to unique benefits! Learn more about the benefits of joining the AiC Community.

Who Can Join

  • HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Currently in 9th-12th grade and are a woman, genderqueer, or non-binary student who is interested in computing and technology, are invited to join the AiC Community.
  • COLLEGE STUDENTS: Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (community college, college, or university) with a major or minor in a computing or engineering discipline, and are a woman, genderqueer, or non-binary student, are invited to join the AiC Community. Qualifying college students must have graduated high school or earned a GED.

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  • Follow #NCWITAIC social media on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter (X) to see and share the latest information about awards and opportunities throughout the year.
  • Like, repost, or share NCWIT AiC posts to help NCWIT boost visibility.
  • Like and subscribe to the NCWIT YouTube channel.
  • Tag and include @NCWITAIC and #NCWITAiC25 in any posts you create.

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Hi NAMEX, I heard about the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Community and immediately thought of you. The AiC Community is a network of over 30,000 peers supported by professionals and volunteers who want to see you succeed in technology. Here are three reasons to join the AiC Community:

  • Exchange ideas and advice with women, genderqueer, and non-binary technologists who have many different interests, strengths, and connections.
  • Gain exclusive access to computing experiences, internships, scholarships, jobs, awards, and more.
  • Connect with peers in the private Slack workspace, LinkedIn group, and Facebook group.

To join the AiC Community, all eligible 9-12th grade students, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as TECHNOLOchicas must register for an AiC Community Member account on aspirations.org. Then, select your respective pathway. Finally, complete the free membership application on your dashboard. Learn more about how to join the AiC Community online.

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