ASMS Students Named NCWIT 2021 Regional and National Award Winners for Aspirations in Computing
7 ASMS students were named 2021 Regional Award Winners by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) for their aspirations in computing.
NCWIT describes the award in this way: "The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9th-12th grade students who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. Since 2007, more than 17,000 students have received an Award for AiC. The multi-tiered award structure includes Winner, Honorable Mention, Rising Star, and Certificate of Distinction designations at National and Regional Affiliate levels."
Congratulations to the ASMS NCWIT 2021 Regional Alabama Southern & Florida Panhandle award winners:
Vasilisa Douglas - Regional Winner AND National Honorable Mention
Marcella Todd - Regional Winner AND National Honorable Mention
Lena Tran - Honorable Mention
Callie Willett - Honorable Mention
Finn Krawitz - Rising Star
Sophia Neno - Rising Star
Zoe Steele - Rising Star
"The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing builds a talent pool for the growing technical workforce and helps celebrate diversity in computing by honoring young women for their computing-related achievements and interests," says Dr. Jeff Gray of The University of Alabama in his state-wide update on NCWIT winners. There will be a virtual event on March 11th at 6:00 PM CST hosted by the University of South Alabama to honor all the winners from this region. Our ASMS students are listed on the official NCWIT High School Awardee page. See their full profiles here.
Congratulations to these students and their families!
Read more about the award recipients and their awards:
Regional Winner: Students who have significantly demonstrated interest and aptitude for computing.
Vasilisa Douglas
Marcella Todd
National Award Honorable Mention: Vasilisa and Marcella were also honored as high-achieving students selected to represent the rich diversity of applicants.
Regional Honorable Mention: Students who have demonstrated interest and aptitude for computing.
Lena Tran
Callie Willett
Regional Rising Star: Students who may be starting out in their pursuit and study of computing. Rising Stars embody the idea of aspirations and are encouraged to continue their exploration of the field.
Finn Krawitz
Sophia Neno
Zoe Steele
