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.
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Reception & Ceremony
April 26, 2024
5:30 ~ 7:30pm
UTEP Campus – Tech Café (between building #200 and C on map) 2nd floor
Awards Ceremony at 6:45pm in room Physical Science Building, Room 208
Application Process & Deadline
- Student & Educator Application opens Sep 1
- Student Application closes Nov 6
- Educator Application closes Dec 4
- Endorsement & parent approval deadline Nov 16
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
