2009 Winners of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
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The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing was handed out last weekend to 32 high school women.
According to the press release:
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing was created to highlight the computing aspirations of young women, introduce them to leadership opportunities in the field, and generate visibility for women’s participation in technology fields. The award-winners, chosen among 379 applications from 38 states, are being acknowledged for their outstanding aptitude and interest in technology and computing, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.
The announcement also includes a list of all the award winners.
Read what one winner had to say about her award on the NCWIT blog: http://www.ncwit.org/news.blog.php
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