Aspirations in Computing Reception & Awards Ceremony

The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is a non-profit community of more than 1,240 universities, companies, non-profits, and government organizations nationwide working to increase girls’ and women’s meaningful participation in computing. The UTEP College of Engineering and the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Awards identify, recognize and encourage young women for their aspirations and achievements in computing. Awardees are selected for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education. High school girls that apply within the local affiliate system automatically are applicants to the national award.

Virtual Information Session
Thursday, October 10, 2024
6:00pm
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Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
5:00-6:00pm
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Reception & Ceremony
April 2025
Time & Location TBA

IMPORTANT 2024-2025 DATES

• Student, Educator & Collegiate Application open Sep 1
• UPDATED: ALL Student Applications due Nov 18
  • New deadline is in response to the devastation and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
  • WATCH: How to Apply
• Educator Application close Dec 2
• Endorsement & parent approval deadline Nov 11

KEY VOLUNTEERS / STEERING COMMITTEE

Anna Aguilar

Steering Committee
Computer Science Alumna
Microsoft, Associate Technical Consultant

Alexis Reyes

Steering Committee
Computer Science Alumna
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Cyber Security Analyst

Bianca Alvarez

Steering Committee
Student Engagement Ph.D. Assistant
Computer Science

Vanessa Bolado

Steering Committee
Computer Science major
GDSC, Technical Officer & CIC Treasurer

Sofia Garcia

Steering Committee
Computer Science major
ACM-W WICS, Community Chair

Denisse Loya

Steering Committee
Computer Science major
AGWC, Community Outreach Coordinator

Priscilla Madrid

Steering Committee
Computer Science major

Citlali Mondragon

Steering Committee
Computer Science major
ACM-W WICS, Recruitment Officer

• Steering Committee – Raeanne Khoury, Engineering Ambassador
• Steering Committee – Gil Guzman, Computer Science Ambassador
• El Paso Region Affiliate Partner – Gabby Gándara, Assistant Dean

Partners/Sponsors

• National Center for Women & Information Technology
• UTEP Computer Science Department
• UTEP Hopper-Dean Center of Excellence for K-12 CS Education, *Fellows
• Eastlake High School, *Sandy Romo
• Eastwood High School, *Raul Torres
• El Paso High School
• Fabens Middle School, *Ana Luna
• Loretto Academy
• Midland Lee High School
• Montwood High School Synergi Program
• Northwest Early College High School, *Catherine Tabor
• Young Women’s STEAM R&P Academy, *Pedro Delgado