"Not being in a major tech city pushed me to build my own pathway! I learned that talent isn’t limited by geography — with consistency, mentorship, and community, you can grow anywhere." 🪴
Enjoyed learning about Neith? 🤩 See even more of her story in the #NCWITAiC feed and:
▶ NCWIT Media Hub:
Photo of Neith smiling toward the viewer in a red and gray cap and gown receiving high school awards, including the NCWITAiC High School Award and the Congress of Future Medical Leaders certificate, with awards and saw on the brown table in front of her
Bright photo of Neith, wearing a black dress and shawl, while holding her SCG medal attached to a yellow ribbon, and smiling toward the viewer
🏆 As a result, a CS teacher introduced her to #NCWIT and encouraged her to apply to the #NCWITAiC High School Award. Not only did she win in 2020, but she was an awardee three years in a row!
Celebratory group photo of the 40 National Winners of the 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award recipients with leaders from Bank of America and NCWIT, in front a circus big-top backdrop. Photo by Shirley Nim.
🎪 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:
A design promoting AiC Stories ambassador Neith Reid-EL smiling at the camera in a blush blouse with gold clips in her locs in front a purple gradient
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
Purply, sparkly design featuring the ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing logo above a globe with meridians, and text: "The world needs your voices, ideas, passion, creativity, talent | Presented by Bank of America”
🏆 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing is pleased to announce the national recipient's — 300 high school students — of the 2026 #NCWITAiC High School Award: aspirations.org/news/award-programs/ncwit-announces-2026-national-aic-high-school-award-recipients
Congratulations to all the national awardees! 💜
Design featuring the ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award logo above the text: "The world needs your voices, ideas, passion, creativity" and with light flare accents around the border.
🏆 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing is pleased to announce the finalists — 63 undergraduate + graduate students making positive change — of the 2026 #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award: aspirations.org/news/award-programs/ncwit-selects-2026-aic-collegiate-award-finalists
Congratulations to all the finalists! 🩵
Color photo of Ph.D. candidate Bryn — with long brown hair and wearing a cream sweater with a black scrunchie on her wrist — smiling toward the viewer while sitting and leaning on a table with her head in her hand
➕ Stay tuned for an upcoming #NCWITAiC Connections blog with Bryn’s advice on how you can cultivate relationships with potential mentors this year!
“One of my favorite things about computing is its ability to help organize information and inspire curiosity, but also its ability to foster community and connection — and in turn — change and innovation!"
Enjoyed learning about Bryn? 🤩 See even more of her story in the #NCWITAiC feed and:
Color photo of Bryn holding out her arm while wearing her BPMBox — a pager-like homemade heart rate sensor — over a table with a white device, black and red cords, and two red clamp tools
Color photo of Bryn — in a black blouse and floral skirt — smiling toward the viewer and pointing to a pink BMPBox pager on her hip while standing next to her presentation poster at an external NASA-sponsored research symposium
4: A highlight during her undergraduate journey was building BPMBox — a pager-like homemade heart rate sensor 🫀
5: 🏆 Inspired to keep innovating, she made the next generation of her prototype wearable and was a finalist for the 2022 #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award!
⏳ Today is deadline day! ⏳
You have until 8 pm ET to submit your #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award application: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward
🤑 Award Winners receive $7,500 + Honorable Mentions receive $2,500
You can do this! 👊🏻
🏆 Was a finalist for the 2022 #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award, and presented at an external NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration-sponsored research symposium for her work on BPMBox — a pager-like homemade heart rate sensor
🧠 Co-founding a startup with three of her mentors called Biobe —
There's still plenty of time to become a #NCWITAiC Volunteer Reviewer — it's easy and your own pace (at lunch, after work, anywhere!): ncwit.org/blog/volunteer-with-aspirations-in-computing
👩🏽💻 Help spotlight outstanding high school and college technologists for their passion and accomplishments
Lime green and purple graphic with the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award logo at the top, a calendar illustration. and text: “Final weekend reminder | Your project. Your recognition. Submit this weekend. | Apply today → aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-collegiate-award”
Weekend plans? Be sure to make time to start, complete, or put final touches on your #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award application!
❗Deadline: 8 pm ET on Tuesday, November 18th
Let us recognize and reward your accomplishments! 💐
“Purple and blue colorful design with the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing High School Award logo, and text: "Two Weeks Left | Your Reviews Make a Difference! | Don’t miss this chance to support aspiring technologists.”
Just 2️⃣ weeks left to review #NCWITAiC High School Award applications!
With the thousands of applications received each year, we need hundreds of volunteers to identify outstanding, aspirational technologists!
💟 Become one today: ncwit.org/blog/volunteer-with-aspirations-in-computing
Purple and green graphic with a black-and-white image of 2025 NCWIT Aspirations in Collegiate Award Recipient with long brown hair and a white blouse smiling toward the viewer in the background, the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award logo, and text: “One week left to apply | One week left to put your project in the spotlight | Apply today → aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-collegiate-award
⏳ The countdown is ON! It’s the last week to apply for the #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward
We want to recognize innovative and impactful technical contributions to projects!
Start today + save as you go! 🌞 You have until 8 pm ET on November 18th!
Before applying to the #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award, Bryn was looking to build her network and be recognized for her efforts!
🏆 After winning: Continued her research, found support within the #AiCcommunity, and launched a company! 😁
Apply to win up to $7,500: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward
The world needs your experience — volunteer with us! 😎
Lend your expertise to identify the next generation of technologists by helping to review inspiring #NCWITAiC award applications!
➡️ Learn more and sign up today: ncwit.org/blog/volunteer-with-aspirations-in-computing
Purple and green graphic with a black-and-white image of 2025 NCWIT Aspirations in Collegiate Award Recipient with short hair and a button-up smiling toward the viewer in the background, the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award logo, and text: “Use Tech. Make Change. Get Recognized. | Apply for the AiC Collegiate Award by November 18th | Apply today → aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-collegiate-award”
Undergrad, graduate, and doctoral students: You are creating tech the world needs! 🌏
Apply for the #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award to be recognized for using tech to make impactful change: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward
You have just 2️⃣ weeks left to submit your application!
Purple and green graphic with a black-and-white image of 2025 NCWIT Aspirations in Collegiate Award Recipient, Tarushii Goel, with long brown hair in a striped t-shirt under a jean jacket smiling toward the viewer in the background, the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award logo, and text: “Tech leadership starts with bold applications | Apply today → aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-collegiate-award”
The #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award honors the outstanding tech accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate students!
Past projects have spanned app development, mental health, space technologies, and AI — like Tarushii's! ✨
Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award before 8 p.m. ET tomorrow! ⏰
🗣️ Ashley Marie said it best: Don't count yourself out before you even begin!
✍🏾 aspirations.org/AiCHSAward ✍🏾
You belong in tech! ✨
"Purple and blue colorful design with a black-and-white image of a #AiCcommunity member with long black hair and wearing a patterned blouse smiling toward the viewer at the bottom, the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing High School Award logo, and text: “One Day Left! Don’t let this opportunity slip by—apply now. | Submit here → aspirations.org/AiCAward”
Just 1️⃣ day left to apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward
🔜 Eligible 9th-12th graders: Send in your application by 8 p.m. ET tomorrow!
Winners receive awards, cash, support within the #AiCcommunity, computing resources, exclusive opportunities, and more! 🏆
💟 You're already doing amazing things — let this be you next year! You'll be so happy you took a chance on yourself and applied for the #NCWITAiC High School Award 🤗
There are so many creative ways you can showcase your computing aspirations: writing, content creation, AI, and even fashion 👗
“Purple and blue colorful design with the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing High School Award logo, and text: "Reviewers needed—let’s get ready! Applications are rolling; be part of the action! | Start by joining our volunteer list and creating your Award Reviewer account today.”
❗ATTN: All who are committed to an expansive tech future!
Volunteer with us, and support the next generation of technologists by reviewing #NCWITAiC High School Award applications!
You can complete reviews at your own pace, and you’ll receive a volunteer certificate if you complete 20+ reviews 😊
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Eligible college students: What are you waiting for?! Today’s project idea can be tomorrow’s professional launchpad! 🚀
🏆 Apply for the #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award today: aspirations.org/AiCCollegiateAward
We want to recognize your innovative and impactful technical contributions to projects! 🤩
“Purple and blue colorful design with a black-and-white image of a #AiCcommunity member with wavy hair and long eyelashes smiling toward the viewer at the bottom, the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing High School Award logo, and text: "You’re so Close! Finish your application, review, and hit submit to seize your opportunity to be recognized in tech | Apply today → aspirations.org/AiCAward”
💭 Weekend plans? Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward
Eligible 9th-12th graders: Whether you're just beginning your app or making final edits, there's still plenty of time to submit your computing aspirations before October 28th ⏰
🏆 Then, apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award (you have until October 28th!) to be recognized for your aspirations and efforts: aspirations.org/AiCAward
😁 While you receive recognition as a #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award Winner, you also gain supportive friends in the #AiCcommunity, mentors, and funding — like $7,500 for National Winners — to pursue your tech interests like Bryn! 🏆
Purple and green graphic with a black-and-white image of 2025 NCWIT Aspirations in Collegiate Award Recipient with curly black hair in a bun and wearing a black blouse with pendant earrings smiling toward the viewer in the background, the full color ncwit.org | Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award logo, and text: “1 Month Left to Apply | AiC Collegiate Award applications close November 18th | Submit Your Application aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-collegiate-award”
Just 1️⃣ month left to apply for the #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-collegiate-award
You are already creating tech the world needs! 🌍 Begin your application today to be recognized for making impactful change! 🌟
You represent the future of tech, and the industry needs your influence, voice, and innovation! 💖
🌟 Listen to Neith: Give yourself a chance, and submit your #NCWITAiC High School Award application by October 28th: aspirations.org/AiCAward
Then apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award
