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First Tennessee NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

May 21, 2012
Ruthe with Award Winner

As part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology, Tennessee Tech University (TTU) Computer Science department, an Academic Alliance member of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) has recognized 28 high-school women for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing and technology. This was the first time the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing competition was held for the state of Tennessee and it will be held annually hereafter.

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Did You Know?

April 24, 2012
Newspaper

Did you know that African American women, though considered a "double-minority," aren't necessarily penalized the same way as either women or African American men when it comes to leadership? While cultural norms expect white men to be assertive and aggressive leaders, black men and white women often experience backlash for that kind of behavior in the workplace.

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Did You Know?

April 13, 2012
Newspaper

Sweden and Gender Equity: Too Much of a Good Thing?

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Colorado Aspirations in Computing Celebration!

April 10, 2012
Award Winners

The Colorado Award for Aspirations in Computing recognition ceremony takes place this weekend, and if you're in the area we invite you to join us!>

DATE: Saturday, April 14, 2012

TIME: 5PM - 8PM (doors open at 4 PM)

PLACE: Westin Hotel, Westminster, CO

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Did You Know: NCWIT Has a Job Search Tool!

April 6, 2012
Newspaper

Did you know that NCWIT now has a job search tool that lets people search for jobs with NCWIT members?

This new tool is easy to use, unique to NCWIT members, and a win-win for both employers and candidates: members get more publicity for their open positions, and candidates get to see that our members support the recruitment and retention of women.

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Aspirations in Paradise - Puerto Rico

March 21, 2012
Award Winners

Last night we held the Puerto Rico Award for Aspirations in Computing in partnership with the Georgia Tech College of Computing.  In classic Georgia Tech fashion, the event was fabulous.

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Bay Area Aspirations: The Future

March 15, 2012
Award Winner

"Would you be interested in being a panelist at the 2012 NCWIT Bay Area Aspirations in Computing Awards?"

Being a 2010 Aspirations winner, I was definitely interested. How could I forget NCWIT and the people there who had inspired me to pursue computing in high school? Remembering all my remarkable experiences that had happened the past year that had stemmed from winning the NCWIT Aspirations Award, I replied to this question by email with an enthusiastic YES!

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Prepare to be Inspired: The View from the Stage

March 12, 2012
Award Speaker

On Saturday March 3, 2012, I had the pleasure of serving as the master of ceremonies at the 3rd annual Bay Area Affiliate Aspirations in Computing Award Ceremony at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. This fantastic NCWIT program celebrates the hard work and talent of girls and teachers nationwide every year. It was a humbling and an inspiring moment. Twenty-three outstanding high school students from the San Francisco Bay Area were honored for their achievements in computer science.

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TechChicks: A Mobile App by Girls, for Girls

March 4, 2012
Android

In early December, I was introduced to the Motorola Mobility Grant project that  NCWIT was offering for Aspirations recipients. This is a project where young women are engaged in building a mobile application on the Android platform.

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Aspirations, Inspirations, and the Girls Who Make it Happen

March 3, 2012
Award Winner

March 3, 2012,  the Bay Area  Aspirations Award Ceremony took place at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. Parents, teachers, supporters, and of course, the girls, filled the environment with smiles. The day was gorgeous, and the California sunshine definitely attended the event, too. Anyone could sense the excitement of the girls who were finally being told Good Job, Keep Going, You're Doing Great, You Can. 

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