The first Nebraska and SW Iowa Affiliate Award recognized six winners and three runners up as well as a high school educator for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing and technology on April 13, 2012.  The event was held in the Peter Kiewit Institute Atrium at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.   

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.

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

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.