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but through these many tough experiences her patience, perseverance, and purpose has pulled her through! 🩵

🆕 Learn more about the modern-day Matriarch and #AiCstoriesAmbassador in the NCWIT Media Hub:

“Every experience helps you evolve, and get stronger as it teaches you something!" 🙌🏽
Studying Between the Moments: How AiC Stories Ambassador, Sajida Shabanali, is Reimagining What’s Possible – NCWIT
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November 6, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Join us!
Why Good Ideas Go Unheard: Microbehaviors that Drive (or Derail) Innovation  – NCWIT
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November 4, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Everyday interactions influence which ideas move forward 💡

Attend the upcoming NCWIT Workplace Culture Lab, and leave with practical responses and strategies to implement in your workplace culture immediately

Led by NCWIT Research Scientists — Catherine Ashcraft and Sharmaine Jackson —
November 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM
you’ll practice spotting and interrupting the moments that matter through realistic workplace scenarios.

Join this innovative professional development opportunity (with all of your workplace questions!) to ensure no one’s expertise is left on the table!
Why Good Ideas Go Unheard: Microbehaviors that Drive (or Derail) Innovation  – NCWIT
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November 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Significant ethical issues surrounding AI are impacting all of us.

At the 2026 #NCWITSummit Casey Fiesler — technology ethicist and Associate Professor — empowered attendees to better understand and critique the uses, limitations, biases, and shortcomings of AI tech.

▶️ Live on our Youtube:
AI Ethics for Everyone with Casey Fiesler
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November 2, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Everyday work interactions make a meaningful difference! 💬

Workplace Culture Lab 📆 November 12th at 12 pm MT / 2 pm ET

In 1️⃣ week, improve your organizational culture and team performance at our interactive PD with experts who will ensure that you’re engaging your full team’s expertise!
November 4, 2026 at 11:13 PM
NCWIT's Workforce Alliance is excited to bring you our newest offering — an innovative professional development opportunity through the 🆕 NCWIT Culture Lab: ncwit.org/event/microbehaviors-that-drive-or-derail-innovation

📆 November 12th at 12 pm MT / 2 pm ET
October 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM
In 2️⃣ weeks, this interactive workshop will explore the everyday interactions that influence trust, collaboration, and action within an organization — and how you can ensure no one’s expertise is left on the table!

Register to join us: bit.ly/WhyGoodIdeasGoUnheard
Why Good Ideas Go Unheard: Microbehaviors that Drive (or Derail) Innovation  – NCWIT
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October 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award and give yourself a chance to experience a life-changing ceremony:
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School 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, ...
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October 26, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Tech's next big idea starts with you! 😍
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School 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, ...
aspirations.org
October 22, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Engineering does tend to be male dominated. There's certainly more women here than in my previous world of accelerator physics. NCWIT is led by women. Elevate Quantum has a lot of women in leadership roles.
October 21, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Whether you're an educator, parent, or STEM advocate, join us to explore the new #TeachEngineering site and find new ways to spark curiosity and inspire tomorrow's innovators! 🤩
Unlock K–12 STEM Learning with Teach Engineering – NCWIT
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October 19, 2026 at 6:09 PM
2️⃣ Then Friday was for a #NCWIT x Bloomberg 'Day in the Life!' Selected collegiate members in the Tri-State Area attended a site visit at Bloomberg Tower and learned all about what drives the financial info and media powerhouse 📝

Thank you to our continued partners for opportunities like these! 😊
October 19, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Begin your application today! Eligible High School students: You have until October 27th! ⌛
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School 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, ...
aspirations.org
October 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM
🗽 #NCWITAiC takes NYC! 🗽 What a wonderful week it was in the Big Apple!

1️⃣ First stop: Bryant Park! Last Thursday in partnership with Bank of America, members from the greater NY area met in Midtown for an evening of shared bonding and inspiration — exactly what the #AiCcommunity is all about! ✨
October 19, 2026 at 1:24 AM
At the upcoming Higher Ed Alliance Research Symposium, Dr. Wendy DuBow and Dr. Sarayu Sundar will share timely insights from their most recent qualitative study funded by the Microsoft AI Economy Institute.

✅ Register today: bit.ly/EquityinAIAdoption
October 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
This premium symposium will cater to a broad array of needs to implement AI in your teaching, research, and work. Join us if you're in the nascent stages of integrating AI into existing curriculum, rolling out a full-fledged major in AI, or simply looking to stay up-to-date with NCWIT’s research!
Centering Equity in AI Adoption for Undergraduate Education – NCWIT
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October 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
2️⃣ Educators/Counselors/Mentors: Sometimes you are the push your students/mentees need! 🙌🏾 Invite 9th-12th graders that are passionate about tech to apply. Remember: endorsements are due by November 5th!

More info:
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School 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, ...
aspirations.org
October 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM
As LLM's move beyond syntax to handle complex software engineering tasks, many have wondered “is CS dead?”

▶️ The first panel at the 2026 #NCWITSummit addressed this!

Watch online anytime to better understand the structural shifts in computation and their impacts on education and the workplace:
Is Computer Science Dead?
YouTube video by NCWIT
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October 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
You don’t need superpowers (or super skills!) — just curiosity

☺️ Give yourself a chance, and get a glimpse of the future! You have a few weeks left to apply:
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School 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, ...
aspirations.org
October 3, 2026 at 1:08 PM
📆 Higher Ed Alliance Research Symposium | October 23rd at 12 pm MT / 2 pm ET

As AI becomes increasingly central to computing department decisions around curriculum, pedagogy, and policy, this research symposium will present actionable takeaways to apply to your teaching, research, and work.
Centering Equity in AI Adoption for Undergraduate Education – NCWIT
ncwit.org
September 30, 2026 at 5:41 PM
For the past two decades, NCWIT social scientists have been your go-to source for research-based guidance to ensure your computing departments + organizations help support success for all.

🆕 Our newest offering — a premium PD opportunity: ncwit.org/event/ai-adoption-for-undergraduate-education
September 30, 2026 at 5:41 PM
🆕 Learn more about the multitalented #AiCStoriesAmbassador and Rhodes College senior in the NCWIT Media Hub:

“You can do whatever you want, whenever you want. Just because you didn't start in grade school or even college doesn't mean you aren't capable of doing things that excite you!" 🤗
Creativity Meets Coding: How AiC Stories Ambassador, Rebekah Butler, is Charting a New Future of Work – NCWIT
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September 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM