The NCWIT AiC Educator Award identifies exemplary formal and informal educators who play a pivotal role in encouraging 9ᵗʰ to 12ᵗʰ grade women to explore their interest in computing and technology. The award recognizes these educators for their efforts to promote education and careers in computing. Find out more at aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-educator-award.

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors 9ᵗʰ to 12ᵗʰ grade women for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. These award recipients are then inducted into the AiC Community – a phenomenal network of 20,000 technical women who receive many exclusive benefits. Through Award Recognitions and the Community, AiC reaches all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, all U.S. military bases overseas, and Canada. Find out more at aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award.

All those who apply are considered for awards at both the local and national level. There are three categories of local recipients: Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star. There are two categories of national recipients: Winner and Honorable Mention. Those receiving a local award are not eligible for the same local award again, but will be considered for other awards, so always apply again!

Moderated by Margarethe Posch, Salt Lake Community College.
Panelists:
◼ Ekta Khoteja (Brigham Young University)
◼ Angela Layton (University of Utah)
◼ Paige Lovejoy (Salt Lake Community College)
◼ Emma Lynn May (Utah State University)
◼ Makenna Worley (Westminster)