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 25, 2025
5:30pm ~ 7:30pm
Starlight Event Center - 6650 Continental Dr, El Paso, TX 79925

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, Computer Science Alumna, Microsoft Associate Technical Consultant
• Alexis Reyes, Computer Science Alumna, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Cyber Security Analyst
• Bianca Alvarez, UTEP Computer Science Department, Student Engagement Ph.D. Assistant
• Vanessa Bolado, Computer Science major, GDSC Technical Officer & CIC Treasurer
• Sofia Garcia, Computer Science major, ACM-W WICS Community Chair
• Denisse Loya, Computer Science major, AGWC Community Outreach Coordinator
• Priscilla Madrid, Computer Science major
• Citlali Mondragon, Computer Science major, ACM-W WICS, Recruitment Officer

• Kairi Gonzalez, Engineering Ambassadors, Event Co-Coordinator
• Raeanne Khoury, Engineering Ambassadors, Event Co-Coordinator
• Gabby Gándara, Assistant Dean and El Paso Region Affiliate Partner

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
• 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