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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2013 National Center for Women in Technology for Aspirations in Computing (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) for Aspirations in Computing honors young women at the high school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. Awardees are selected for their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for postsecondary education. The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing offers national and local "affiliate" competitions to generate support and visibility for women's participation in communities nationwide.  This award is open to all high school girls residing in the United States. 

Since 2007, the Award for Aspirations in Computing has recognized more than 1,500 young women; more than 88% of the award recipients currently in college report majoring in a male-dominated Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) field.

The 35 national winners were selected from among more than 1,800 applicants representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and overseas military bases. Each award-winner will receive $500 cash, a laptop computer, an engraved award for her and her school, and mentoring opportunities with Bank of America employees. The young women were honored at a Bank of America Technology Stars of the Future Showcase & Awards Ceremony on March 9, 2013, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact on the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Larry R. Plank, Ed.S.   Wynne A. Tye
Director of K-12 STEM
(813) 272-4439
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130514_563 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 08