NCWIT Award for Aspiration in Computing 2012

This post is shamelessly reblogged from Alfred Thompson. Alfred is an expert in the K12 space and I highly recommended following him on Twitter (@alfredtwo) and on his blog for outstanding content! He posts lots of resources, information and discussions about technology, computer science and education. (Click here for his original post.)   Time for…

Win a Nokia Lumia 900

Come by the Microsoft booth at the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing for your chance to win a Nokia Lumia 900! You can enter to win by creating your very first Windows Phone app. We have four tutorials for you to walk through to create your first app. You can do the tutorials…

Aspirations in Computing Video Challenge

Here’s another contest that you can vote for! Check out the videos that have been made for the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Video Challenge. You can vote every day from now until April 16th. There will be winners in individual and group categories who will receive prizes. Don’t know who to vote for? Watch The…

Capital Regional Celebration of Women in Computing!!!

If you’re like me, you’re a woman in tech…or you support women in tech. Either way, you’re really excited about the Capital Regional Celebration of Women in Computing (CAPWIC)! If you’ve never heard of a Celebration of Women in Computing, let’s take a quick informational field trip: The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing…

Tennessee Women in Computing (TNWiC)

This past weekend I was lucky enough to attend (and speak at) the very first Tennessee Women in Computing Regional Grace Hopper Celebration. I know that a super long name which is why everyone calls is TNWiC. Here are some stats-at-a-glance from TNWiC: 180 attendees (TNWiC sold out and there was a waiting list!) 19…

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (2011)

Alfred posted about the Award for Aspirations in Computing from NCWIT recently (if you don’t subscribe to his blog, you should). I’m so glad he did, because it’s a great reminder that the application process opens in about 3 weeks! The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women active and interested in computing…

DigiGirlz Tech Camp Charlotte

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be involved with the DigiGirlz Tech Camp in Charlotte, NC. I love it when I get the opportunity to be at a DigiGirlz event because I’m so passionate about piquing girls’ interest in technology. Over at Diverse, there’s a great article about the Charlotte camp. In…

Digigirlz Tech Camp: Baltimore 2011

On Friday, May 6th, the Maryland Science Center welcomed 43 high school girls for the first ever Baltimore DigiGirlz Tech Camp. DigiGirlz is a national Microsoft initiative that gives girls an opportunity to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) based careers through workshops and lectures. The day kicked off with breakfast and a welcome from Baltimore mayor,…