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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 03/10/2026

🏆 The #NCWITAiC High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 🧡 Winners receive recognition, a supportive network in the #AiCcommunity, access to exclusive opportunities, and more!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 01/10/2026

💬 Are you a first-time #NCWITAiC High School Award applicant? You're not alone! ☺️ Join our upcoming Q&A to be prepared and confident in submitting your application! ✴️ 📆 October 13th at 7 pm MT / 9 pm ET: bit.ly/AiC26QA1-Students

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 30/09/2026

Imagine it 🧠 Build it 💪🏿 Share it 🤩 Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award and open the door to personal and professional possibilities: aspirations.org/AiCHSAward ➕ The magic of the #AiCcommunity is having a strong support network that believes in you, even when you don't believe in yourself! 💛

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 30/09/2026

It's a new era of work, and Rebekah Butler embodies the qualities that will shape the workforce in the coming years — skills that are grounded in curiosity, fueled by imagination and creativity, and open to possibility ❇️

A blue design with white connecting elements in the background; AiC Story Ambassador Rebekah Butler smiling toward the viewer in a green sweater, gold hoops and copper braids; and text: “I am the future of tech”

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 26/09/2026

The next big idea can come from anyone — You don’t have to be an expert! ☺️ Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award and open the door to your future: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award 🫵🏼 belong in tech! 🩵

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 23/09/2026

Remember: Computing is more than just coding! 💡There are so many creative ways to showcase your tech aspirations — and we want to recognize you! 🫵🏼 🏎️ Automotive 📱Content Creation 👗 Fashion and Beauty 🧠 Mental Health 🎤 Music 🤩 + more! Passion > Perfection!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 21/09/2026

What happens when creativity meets technology? 🎨 A multifaceted, global career like Rebekah Butler's! This #AiCStoriesAmbassador is: 🎨 A Computer Science and Visual Art senior at Rhodes College 🏁 Current UX/UI Intern at AutoZone with a previous internship at a luxury design agency in Barcelona

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 17/09/2026

First-time #NCWITAiC High School Award applicant? No problem! 😄 This award celebrates your unique ideas, ambitions, and achievements! You belong in tech, and this industry needs your influence, voice, and innovation! 💖 This is your sign to begin your application today:

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 15/09/2026

It is with such joy that we present to you our third cohort of #AiCstories Ambassadors! Meet: 🩷 Raechel Walker 💛 Paola Mendiola Efigenio 🧡 Rebekah Butler 🩵 Sajida Shabanali Over the next few months, you'll get to know them individually 😊

A white design promoting the third cohort of the AiC Stories Ambassadors — all in matching black shirts smiling toward the viewers — featuring Rachael Walker, Paola Mendiola Efigenio, Rebekah Butler, and Sajida Shabanali

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 14/09/2026

High School Educators: We want to honor the next generation of technologists! 🏆 We encourage you to invite any student who is passionate about computing — with a special emphasis on those who have historically been underrepresented in tech — to apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award! You can:

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 09/09/2026

We've been working on something behind-the-scenes! 🤭 Who: The third cohort of the #AiCstories Ambassadors 🌵 Where: Shot on location in Dallas, Texas ⌛ When: Launching this week Stay tuned! 😉

A white behind-the-scenes design of the third cohort of the AiC Stories Ambassadors — all in matching black shirts smiling toward the photographer's camera — while shooting a campaign on set (photographer is wearing green overalls and squatting on the floor to get the shot)

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 09/09/2026

➡️ Before receiving the #NCWITAiC High School Award: April knew tech was a major part of her life, but was unsure how her varied experiences could intersect. 🌠 Since joining the #AiCcommunity and becoming a 2025 National Winner, April's dreams have expanded beyond what she could've ever imagined!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 04/09/2026

🏆 The #NCWITAiC High School Award celebrates your unique ideas, ambitions, and achievements! In the #AiCcommunity (aspirations.org) your uniqueness is superpower 🦸🏻 Connect with like-minded high school, college, and early career people in tech because you don't have to figure it all out alone! 😊

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 01/09/2026

🥳 It's official: #NCWITAiC applications are now open! 🏆 This award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 😍 Apply now through October 27th: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 28/08/2026

To join the #AiCcommunity all you have to do is: 🧠 Bring your curiosity and passion for tech 🤳 Create an account at aspirations.org/step-by-step-aic-community-sign-up This nationwide network of 30,000+ peers and mentors may be the exact confidence booster you need to pursue your dreams! 🙂

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 25/08/2026

While in the the #AiCcommunity, Gbemi realized she could combine all of her interests to create her dream career: becoming a 🦋 life scientist 🦋 🎨 Your multi-hyphenate passions are invaluable! If you’re also a student that also wears many hats, there’s a welcoming place for you: aspirations.org! 😊

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 22/08/2026

🌟 Because of the doors #NCWITAiC opened, Alayna landed a dream opportunity: interning for the Minnesota Twins ⚾ Joining the #AiCcommunity is free, and provides access to unique opportunities, events, and scholarships! What are you waiting for?! 🫵🏼 Sign up today at aspirations.org!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 20/08/2026

Tarana found her place in the #AiCcommunity — you can too 🥰 Join today (at aspirations.org) to connect with a huge network of 30,000+ peers and mentors who want to pursue your passions and succeed in tech — just as you are 💛

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 19/08/2026

The #NCWITAiC High School Award is a celebration of your dreams and love for technology 🌠 and the award application season opens in 2️⃣ weeks! We want to recognize eligible 9th-12th graders who'll build and design tech the world needs, but you must be a member of the #AiCcommunity to be considered!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 17/08/2026

The reminder you needed: The world needs your ideas! 😊 #NCWITAiC exists to help students harness their power to persist in their tech education and career! Gain the resources and connections needed to develop the confidence to put your ideas out into the world by creating an #AiCcommunity account:

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 13/08/2026

Come exactly as you are to the #AiCcommunity: aspirations.org If you're a 9th-12th grader that's not already a member, start your school year in a nationwide community that wants you to: 😊 Find meaningful connections ⚙️ Build solutions to tech problems 🌱 Thrive — wherever you are! Join today!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 11/08/2026

💡Why learn in isolation when you can grow amongst like-minded peers? Our community thrives on diverse perspectives — we need you! 🫵🏼 Join the #AiCcommunity today at aspirations.org! ➕ Applications for the #NCWITAiC High School Award open on September 1st + you have to be a member to apply!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 10/08/2026

High School Students 📢 Take it from Akshara — the #AiCcommunity is for everyone: aspirations.org 🌐 Find meaningful connections within a 30,000+ nationwide member network that hosts virtual + IRL meet-ups! ➕ You can unlock exclusive opportunities like applying for the #NCWITAiC High School Award 🥇

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 03/08/2026

The 2026 #NCWIT Virtual Career Fair is this week: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair ❗The future of tech will meet with values-aligned employers in the NCWIT Workforce Alliance 🤝🏽 #AiCcommunity, make sure you have registered and polished your resume! ✨ See you on August 5th ☺️ Happy connecting!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 24/07/2026

Thank you to Bank of America for making it possible for us to honor and celebrate these national accomplishments! ❤️ Learn more about the awardees here: aspirations.org/news/award-programs/ncwit-announces-2026-aic-collegiate-award-recipients

Color group photo NCWIT CEO Terry Hogan with six employees from Bank of America smiling toward the viewer and standing in front of a ncwit.org navy backdrop

Color group photo of the 2026 NCWITAiC Collegiate Awardees, NCWIT staff, and Bank of America representatives outside, smiling toward the viewer in Boulder, Colorado for the 2026 NCWIT Summit

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 24/07/2026

Their projects tackle real-world problems through cutting-edge research across a variety of computing subfields, like machine learning and AI, quantum computing, bioinformatics, and more! Congratulations on this momentous achievement!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 24/07/2026

At this year's #NCWITSummit, we celebrated the 2026 #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award winners! 🏆 These 12 technologists have made outstanding technical contributions to projects that demonstrate high levels of innovation and potential impact.

Color photo of the 2026 NCWITAiC Collegiate Awardees—12 diverse winners smiling toward the viewer—in Boulder, Colorado for the 2026 NCWIT Summit

Color photo of a celebratory bouquet at the 2026 NCWITAiC Collegiate Award ceremony in Boulder, Colorado

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 22/07/2026

Just 2️⃣ weeks until the 2026 #NCWIT Virtual Career Fair: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair ⌛ Workforce Alliance: This event is a smarter, faster way to recruit tech talent! #AiCcommunity: These industry leaders are looking for passionate students and professionals like you! 🫵🏽 See you there!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 20/07/2026

💬 #AiCcommunity: Take the next step toward your future! Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2026 #NCWIT Virtual Career Fair: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair ✅

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 16/07/2026

At the end of 2024 we introduced the second cohort of #AiCstories Ambassadors, and have spent the last year and a half sharing their incredible journeys: ncwit.org/blog/2025-aicstories-ambassadors Their stories may be the words you need to hear to feel inspired about your journey in tech! 😊

A design promoting the second cohort of AiC Stories Ambassadors—(L to R): Kaylie Sampson, smiling in a pink blazer with her hands on her hips; Neith Reid-EL smiling with long locs; Gia Ramos smiling while sitting in a chair; Hope Chambers in a floral blouse, smiling with her hand on her hip; Ashley Marie Lardizabal smiling with her hand on her hip; and Bryn Loftness on the end smiling with her hands in front of her waist in beige slacks—and text: "We are the future of tech"

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 14/07/2026

❗Just a few days left to sponsor the 2026 @ncwit.org Virtual Career Fair: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair Gain an exclusive opportunity to connect with the future of tech — inspiring and gifted members of the #NCWITAiC community. You have until Friday to register!

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 01/06/2026

Day one at the 2026 #NCWITsummit is off to a great start! During the breaks, be sure to stop by the resource table — located in the registration area — to pick up lots of info, resources, and toolkits designed to help your work in shaping the future of tech! 🌟 #BPC

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 15/05/2026

Join us in celebrating the journeys of the 2025 #AiCstories Ambassadors! 🤩 Neith Reid-EL is defying traditional notions that tech and creative expression can’t coexist! 💄 Read Neith's inspiring journey in the NCWIT Media Hub now: ncwit.org/blog/2025-aicstories-ambassadors

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

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 17/04/2026

🏆 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award: aspirations.org/news/award-programs/ncwit-announces-2026-aic-collegiate-award-recipients Congratulations to all the national awardees! 🩵

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 13/03/2026

Stay tuned for an upcoming blog where Neith will detail how she's been able to leverage career opportunities — like spending the summer in Seattle — while not living in a major tech city 💡 Neith is set to graduate in December 2026 and will start as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon 🌠

Screenshot of a collage of photos from Neith’s time as an Amazon Future Engineer Intern in Seattle, Washington

Color group photo of Neith — in a blue dress and orange graduation cap and gown — smiling with three other diverse student interns in front a “Amazon Future Engineer” banner

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 13/03/2026

Amongst her studies and clients, Neith also found time to intern at Amazon — twice! Working as a Software Development Engineer on the Tracking Inventory team, Neith experimented with both front-end and back-end development + created highly extensible software that could track real-time inventory 💼

Vivid photo of Neith’s arm — in an orange blazer and four beaded bracelets — across her black work laptop with an iced coffee to the left, while at her desk as an Amazon intern in Seattle, Washington

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 13/03/2026

Due to the confidence she gained joining the #AiCCommunity, she felt called to launch her own loc business, Loc’d In By K’Monie, in the summer of 2021. She is also studying Network Systems Technology at Florida State College at Jacksonville!

Colorful screenshot of the prototype of Neith’s hair business, Loc'd In By K'Monie App

Vintage-like photo of Neith — in multi-colored earrings, a gold nose ring, and a brown jacket — studying pre-calculus at a desk with three notebooks and a computer

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 13/03/2026

🏆 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!

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

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 13/03/2026

🍑 Born and raised in Georgia, Neith’s interest in technology began in middle school after troubleshooting her glitching tablet. However, it was in high school, where her tech interests really blossomed by taking HTML design and #CSed classes, as well as joining a fiber optics program 🖥️

Photo of Neith — in a gray hoodie —at a table working on her first robotics project in high school with two male students

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 13/03/2026

☺️ #AiCstories Ambassador Neith Reid-EL is proof that you can enjoy and do many things well. Whether the multi-hyphenate is interning at Amazon, styling locs, or building an app, she’s fusing left and right brain thinking to defy traditional notions that tech and creative expression can’t coexist! 🎨

Black and white newspaper clipping of Neith and her sisters being born. Text reads: “Bundles of sugar and spice: Midgeville Quadruplet daughters gaining weight, strength | September 5, 2003”

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 10/03/2026

🔟 This could be you, too! Saving you a seat for next year🎇

Color photo of the red, gold, purple, and blue circus-themed ballroom of the 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Shirley Nim.

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 10/03/2026

7️⃣-8️⃣ Recipients left with both trophies and newfound friends in the #AiCcommunity 🤗 9️⃣ Grateful for the parents and loved ones who support and encourage these students in the pursuit of their dreams 🫂

Color group photo of seven National Winners of the 2026 Aspirations in Computing High School Award smiling and hugging one another in front of a glass window. Photo by Shirley Nim.

Color group photo of three National Winners of the 2026 Aspirations in Computing High School Award — left in a red dress and holding a mocktail, middle wearing a white shirt and black blazer, and right in a black blouse and gold skirt holding a mocktail. Photo by Shirley Nim.

Color photo of a National Winner of the 2026 Aspirations in Computing High School Award, smiling and standing in front of a big-top and balloon backdrop in a sleeveless black dress while her Mom hugs her from behind in a black dress. Photo by Shirley Nim.

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 10/03/2026

4️⃣ Stilt walkers and smiles for an unforgettable evening 🎩 5️⃣ Beaming with big-top joy 🎈 6️⃣ The main event: each student being recognized and awarded 🏆

Color group photo of three National Winners of the 2026 Aspirations in Computing High School Award — left in a pink suit, middle in a green dress, and left in a beige suit — smiling while standing next to a stilt walker holding a cane and a sign that reads: “Welcome to 2026 Aspirations in Computing Awards.” Photo by Shirley Nim.

Color photo of a National Winner of the 2026 Aspirations in Computing High School Award, beaming with joy and standing in front of a big-top and balloon backdrop in pink braids and a black blazer over a pink dress. Photo by Shirley Nim.

Color photo of a National Winner of the 2026 Aspirations in Computing High School Award, in a vivid blue turtleneck and black trousers, holding her trophy and smiling while across the presentation stage. Photo by Shirley Nim.

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 10/03/2026

1️⃣ The inspiring 2026 awardees 🤩 2️⃣ Dazzling place settings — fitting for these stars! 💖 3️⃣ Preparing the trophies for the future of tech 😍

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.

Color photo of the dazzling place settings at the 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina. A white dinner plate sits on top of a rose gold napkin on a sparkly gold tablecloth, and #NCWITAiC flyer in the beige chair. Photo by Shirley Nim.

Color photo of rows of glass trophies — for the National Winners of the 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award — resting on a gold tablecloth and in front of a purple curtain. Photo by Shirley Nim.

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 10/03/2026

🎪 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:

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 10/03/2026

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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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 16/02/2026

👥 The support from early mentorship in #AiCstories Ambassador Bryn Loftness' life has helped her remain curious and enveloped in her projects — attributes that have been essential in creating long-lasting impact as a translational scientist! 🔬 Let this be your 2026 reminder:

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 10/02/2026

🏆 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! 💜

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 28/01/2026

🏆 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! 🩵

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 16/01/2026

➕ Stay tuned for an upcoming #NCWITAiC Connections blog with Bryn’s advice on how you can cultivate relationships with potential mentors this year!

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

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