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📢 #BridgeUP STEM Scholar Application Deadline Extension: April 17th at 5 pm ET: ncwit.org/program/bridgeup-stem-scholars

#BridgeUP STEM is more than a program — it’s a collaborative ecosystem where low-income and first-gen Atlanta high school students thrive at every level!

Applyt today! 😃

🤖 Last month, school counseling and tech experts — Dr. Christy Conley and Snehal Bhakta — led an #NCWITC4C AI Readiness webinar so you can feel confident in helping support your students ☺️

▶️ Watch any anytime in the NCWIT Media Hub: ncwit.org/video/ai-readiness-for-counselors

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🌕 Today, NASA Artemis II astronauts will make a moon flyby, marking a defining moment of lunar exploration in the 21st century!

🚀 Aerospace Engineer — Zaida Hernández — helped build Artemis I! Read Zaida's inspiring interview in the NCWIT Media Hub: ncwit.org/blog/interview-with-an-artemis-engineer

🆕 The same @teachengineering.org you love, but with updated visuals to help you inspire the next generation of change makers! 🤩

Take a look while you download and use January and February activities from the Teach Engineering Digital Library: teachengineering.org/curriculum/browse

Participants can also earn a Magic Grant of up to $1,000 based on their attendance throughout the year! 💸

No prior tech knowledge is required 😊
➕ Needs-based transportation assistance is available! 🚗

You have until 5 pm ET to submit your application!

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❗Tomorrow is the last day for eligible high school students in the Atlanta area to apply to become a #BridgeUP STEM Scholar: ncwit.org/program/bridgeup-stem-scholars

Apply to join a supportive year-long program where you’ll develop technical skills, grow your confidence, and make new friends ✨

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As a #BridgeUP STEM Scholar, you begin your journey by mastering the basics in summer coding class before diving into real-world, hands-on research activities during the school year!

While doing so, you're supported every step of the way! Apply so you too can thrive: ncwit.org/program/bridgeup-stem

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Join #NCWITC4C for a webinar with resources to help advance your AI literacy skills and effectively support students in an AI-driven world: bit.ly/C4CAIReadiness

🔆 When: Tomorrow from 9-10 am MT

🔆 Why: School counselors are in the best position to help students move into a digital future —

Are you interested in becoming a #BridgeUP STEM Scholar?

🤗 Attend tonight's Q&A to be prepared and confident in submitting your application before the April 3rd deadline: gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehzOsvMPC2qaqNw

Low-income or first-generation high school students in Atlanta, join us!

👋🏽 Engaging in fun activities and community events — so there will be plenty of chances to make friends!

🌻 Confidence building

🚙 Needs-based transportation

💸 Earning a Magic Grant of up to $1,000 based on your attendance throughout the year

You have nothing to lose 😊 Submit your application today

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1️⃣ week left for Atlanta area low-income and first-gen high school students to apply to become a #BridgeUP STEM Scholar at the College of Computing at Georgia Tech: ncwit.org/program/bridgeup-stem-scholars

This year-long immersive program includes:

🖥️ Developing tech knowledge and technical skills

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Open to all! 🤗 See you on Friday: ncwit.org/event/meeting-of-the-minds-the-power-of-microaffirmations

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📆 This week, attend our upcoming Meeting of the Minds: bit.ly/Mom-Microaffirmations

Join us to learn how adopting microaffirmations as a systemic practice can help broaden participation, support accessibility, and create learning environments where every student feels seen + capable of succeeding!

Thank You For Excluding Me: Navigating Inclusive Leadership in a Shifting Cultural Landscape | NCWIT This session explores evolving approaches to building inclusive cultures on technical teams—specifically, how leaders are integrating inclusion into core co ...

Earlier this month, the #NCWITworkforce Alliance convened for their Quarterly Meeting!

Watch the meeting online anytime to learn how you can maintain clarity of vision + integrity in your decision-making!

▶️ Our Youtube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=_6zE6-peeMo&feature=youtu.be

⬇️ NCWIT Media Hub:

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Join #NCWITC4C for an AI Readiness webinar with school counseling and tech experts: bit.ly/C4CAIReadiness

1️⃣ Dr. Christy Conley is a school counselor passionate about college access

2️⃣ Snehal Bhakta is an ed-tech leader dedicated to equipping educators and students with practical AI literacy

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This week: Your second chance to join a #BridgeUP STEM Q&A session!

📅 Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 pm ET: gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehzOsvMPC2qaqNw

If you're a low-income or first-generation high school student in Atlanta, join us! 😄

Info: ncwit.org/program/bridgeup-stem-scholars

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😎 From deep-dive coding + research-exploration classes to fun community-building events, #BridgeUP STEM provides a space to develop the confidence and skills you need to succeed: ncwit.org/program/bridgeup-stem-scholars

Join us to explore how tech connects to your interests, life and future career!

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Join the NCWIT Higher Ed Alliance for the Meeting of the Minds with Dr. Roderick Lee — leader in #BPC and designing identity‑affirming STEM learning environments: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wwODlPlhSuS88KlMuOZinw#/registration

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2️⃣ Then, register for our March 27th workshop to develop your AI literacy skills: bit.ly/C4CAIReadiness

The session will conclude with a dedicated Q&A to address your specific questions and challenges in navigating and advising in this AI-driven world!

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Generative AI is fundamentally reshaping how students research, write, and learn! 🤖 To navigate this shift, #NCWITC4C provides resources to help counselors teach these essential workforce skills!

1️⃣ Review our AI Detectives Poster: ncwit.org/resource/ai-detectives-k12

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🆕 from the NCWIT Higher Ed Alliance: The second Meeting of the Minds of the 25-26 academic year!

Join us on March 27th at 11 am MT: bit.ly/Mom-Microaffirmations

Open to all! ☺️ More info in the NCWIT Media Hub: ncwit.org/event/meeting-of-the-minds-the-power-of-microaffirmations

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Counselors: You are in the best position to help prepare students for the digital challenges and opportunities of the future!

🆕 On March 27th, attend a can’t miss #NCWITC4C webinar with tech and school counseling experts on how to build your AI literacy skills 🌐

Join us: bit.ly/C4CAIReadiness

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Are you interested in becoming a #BridgeUP STEM Scholar?

❇️ Register to attend tonight's live Q&A for pre-application inspiration: gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehzOsvMPC2qaqNw

Hear from previous scholars, ask any questions you may have, and then begin your application! ☺️

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🎪 We had a spectacular time celebrating the national 2026 #NCWITAiC High School Award recipients last weekend in Charlotte with Bank of America! ♥️

These 40 National Winners represent the highest-achieving students across the nation 🏆

Here are some of our fave memories from the award extravaganza:

Quarterly Workforce Alliance Meeting — Thank You For Excluding Me: Navigating Inclusive Leadership in a Shifting Cultural Landscape | NCWIT Join the Quarterly Workforce Alliance Meeting Join us on March 11, at 1 pm ET | 12 pm CT | 11am MT | 10 am PT for a grounded look at the current cultural an ...

For the first time ever, this meeting is open to non-members — join us! 😊

You won't want to miss this: ncwit.org/event/quarterly-workforce-alliance-meeting-thank-you-for-excluding-me-navigating-inclusive-leadership-in-a-shifting-cultural-landscape

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The #NCWITworkforce Alliance's Quarterly Meeting is 1️⃣ day away: bit.ly/March2026QWA

Led by Dr. Brad McLain, this session will explore how leaders are integrating inclusion into decision-making while maintaining clarity of vision, ethical standards, and integrity.

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Meet #AiCstories Ambassadors Neith Reid-EL: youtube.com/watch?v=Ixl_MvQd0gM

🍑 A quadruplet born + raised in GA

🌞 Studying Network Systems Tech at Florida State College at Jacksonville

🏆 Three-time recipient of the #NCWITAiC High School Award

💻 Two-time Amazon Software Development Engineer intern

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The 1️⃣ week countdown is on: Apply to attend the @teachengineering.org Champions Institute!

This is YOUR opportunity for engineering education PD — and to be inspired! 🤩

Begin your application day: teachengineering.org/pdworkshops

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Become a #BridgeUP STEM Scholar to build technical computing skills AND:

🎉 Engage in interactive and fun activities and community events

😄 Connect with new friends

🎓 Become a more competitive applicant when applying to college

Learn more and apply today: ncwit.org/program/bridgeup-stem

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✅ #BridgeUP STEM provides the skills and the network you need to succeed!

If you're a low-income or first-generation high school student in Atlanta — and interested in applying to become a scholar — register for next week's Q&A session: gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehzOsvMPC2qaqNw