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Empowering the Next Generation: Reem Khalifa’s Journey With Hack Club’s Athena Award Program and NCWIT’s Aspirations in Computing

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 1d

Through both of these programs, students are empowered to lead, innovate, and thrive in tech — and this can be you, too! ☺️

▶ Be inspired by Reem's journey: ncwit.org/blog/empowering-the-next-generation-reem-khalifas-journey-with-hack-clubs-athena-award-program-and-ncwits-aspirations-in-computing/

NCWIT AiC High School Award and Hack Club’s Athena Award empower students marginalized by gender to lead, innovate, and thrive in technology.

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 1d

Meet Reem Khalifa:

🏆 Last year: 2025 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Affiliate Award Winner

🗽 This fall: Taking a gap year with Hack Club to manage their new Athena Award program, which encourages teenagers to create three coding projects to be invited to a New York City hackathon!

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 1d

Applying for the #NCWITAiC High School Award? Thursday's webinar was made just for you:
bit.ly/AiC25QA-Students

Join us to:

✅ Review the application process

🏆 Hear from a previous #AiCcommunity awardee

❓ Have your questions answered from AiC Staff

🌞 Be encouraged to finish your application!

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 1d

➕ Receive public recognition for your achievement, an engraved award, and tech resources

You have until November 18th to submit your application! ✍🏽

Technology too often has a culture of invisibility, otherness, self-doubt, and closed doors. Aspirations in Computing seeks to turn barriers into possibilities through exclusive awards, scholarships, ...

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 1d

Your creativity deserves recognition ✴️ The #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award recognizes your innovative and impactful technical contributions to projects: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward

The multi-tiered award structure includes Winner and Honorable Mention with cash prizes for each!

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 3d

Provable Repair of Vision Transformer (PRoViT) improves the safety of Vision Transformers by making minimal adjustments so it doesn't negatively affect images that were already correctly classified. Although a generalized approach, it has potential to be scalable to high-stakes fields.

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 3d

✨ Your innovation has impact — share it with the world! 🌎

@ucdavis.bsky.social student Stephanie Nawas, applied and won a 2025 Collegiate Award Honorable Mention for PRoViT 🏅

✍🏼 Apply for the #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award so you too can make your impact: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward

Volunteer with Aspirations in Computing - NCWIT

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 6d

📣 Calling computing enthusiasts who want to support the future of tech: Volunteer with us!

Lend your expertise to identify the next generation of technologists by helping to review inspiring #NCWITAiC award apps 😇

👉🏾 Learn more + get involved: ncwit.org/blog/volunteer-with-aspirations-in-computing

Each year, the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program receives thousands of amazing award applications from eligible students across the country who are interested in tech. To select the nationa...

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 6d

Is this your first time applying for the #NCWITAiC High School Award?

Join our upcoming webinar to have any questions answered, and be prepared and confident in submitting your application! 🤗

📅 Thursday, October 16th at 6 pm MT / 8 pm ET: bit.ly/AiC25QA-Students

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 8d

Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award to gain community, just like Kaylie did! 💜 The #AiCcommunity is a 30,000+ member network that wants you to succeed in every part of your journey — starting while you're in high school and following you through your career!

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EngineerGirl @engineergirlnae.bsky.social · 9d

The @aspirations.org High School Award honors 9th-12th grade students in technology for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Applications are open and the deadline is October 28! Learn more: www.aspirations.org/award-progra... #NCWITAIC

Technology too often has a culture of invisibility, otherness, self-doubt, and closed doors. Aspirations in Computing seeks to turn barriers into possibilities through exclusive awards, scholarships,…

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 10d

Eligible High School students: Whether you’re newly passionate about tech or currently building your third app, 🫵🏼 belong in tech! 🩵

Start your #NCWITAiC High School Award application today to be recognized for your aspirations! You have less than 1️⃣ month left to apply: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward

Conversations for Change: A Call for Courageous Action Through Change Leadership - NCWIT

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 13d

We want to recognize YOU! 💚

Take it from Bryn — apply for the #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award today: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-collegiate-award

💰 Winners receive $7,500
💸 Honorable Mentions receive $2,500

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 14d

Listen to her inspiring #NCWITConversation for Change in the NCWIT Media Hub: ncwit.org/video/change-leadership-a-call-for-courageous-action-with-dr-jane-goodall-video-playback

And remember that now more than ever, the world needs you to be involved 🌍

[Video] It's been an amazing journey. This life of mine. This planet has filled me with the wonder of all living things, great and small. We cannot ignore this Earth that surrounds us. That feeds us. ...

“Team Up! For a Brighter Future” Webinar with NCWIT’s K-12 Alliance! - NCWIT

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 16d

Last week, all of NCWIT’s programs — @aspirations.org, @ncwitc4c.bsky.social, @teachengineering.org + the K12 Alliance — teamed up to equip you with #BPC tools for the year ahead!

▶️ Watch the #NCWITTeamUp webinar now: ncwit.org/video/team-up-for-a-brighter-future-webinar-with-ncwits-k-12-alliance

NCWIT’s K-12 programs are excited to team up to amplify the great work already underway. In this session, we introduced educators and partners to NCWIT’s K-12 programs and resources designed to inspir...

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award

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weteachcs.bsky.social @weteachcs.bsky.social · 14d

@aspirations.org Aspirations in Computing Award applications are open! These awards have a proven record of increasing confidence, persistence, and belonging in technology fields for students. Apply today!

Grade 9-12 students: buff.ly/RAOp9wA
College: buff.ly/ARuoGBk

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 20d

You: Also a student juggling classes, work, and building an impactful project that deserves recognition 🌟

Start your #NCWITAiC25 Collegiate Award application today — you can take your time and save as you go!

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 20d

💐 Let us reward your collegiate accomplishments: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward

Mariam Ali: Student at De Anza College ➕ 2025 Collegiate Award Winner!

She won for building a generative AI-driven platform to improve maternal health by predicting complications and integrating records⚕️

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 22d

High School Educators: We want to honor the next generation of technologists! 💫

You can encourage eligible students to apply by:

🙂 Telling them in person

✍🏿 Filling out this encouragement form: bit.ly/AiCEncouragementForm

Sometimes you are the push they need!

Info: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 23d

by Nov. 18th: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-collegiate-award

Technology too often has a culture of invisibility, otherness, self-doubt, and closed doors. Aspirations in Computing seeks to turn barriers into possibilities through exclusive awards, scholarships, ...

NCWIT Selects 2025 AiC Collegiate Award Recipients

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 23d

This innovative approach enables children with physical disabilities to explore technology independently! ♿

Read more about Remley's inspiring project: aspirations.org/news/award-programs/ncwit-selects-2025-aic-collegiate-award-recipients

✴️ Then submit your #NCWITAiC25 Collegiate Award app

Technology too often has a culture of invisibility, otherness, self-doubt, and closed doors. Aspirations in Computing seeks to turn barriers into possibilities through exclusive awards, scholarships, ...

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 23d

Meet Purdue University student ➕ 2025 Collegiate Award Honorable Mention, Remley Hooker! 👋🏼

Her project, EyeCanCode, addresses the barriers that prevent disabled individuals from entering the tech industry by allowing kids to engage with coding via voice recognition and gaze-based interaction.

NCWIT Selects 2025 AiC Collegiate Award Recipients

NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 27d

Learn more about her project here: aspirations.org/news/award-programs/ncwit-selects-2025-aic-collegiate-award-recipients

🤗 Then submit your application: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward

Technology too often has a culture of invisibility, otherness, self-doubt, and closed doors. Aspirations in Computing seeks to turn barriers into possibilities through exclusive awards, scholarships, ...