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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 30/09/2026

📆 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.

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Centering Equity in AI Adoption for Undergraduate Education – NCWIT

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 30/09/2026

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

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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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Teach Engineering @teachengineering.org · 18/09/2026

💭 What if you could connect classroom engineering learning to real-word possibilities with free, teacher-friendly resources? With the new @teachengineering.org site, inspiring the next generation of innovators has never been easier! 🤩 See how it looks and works for yourself: teachengineering.org

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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 😊

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 14/09/2026

At the 2026 #NCWITSummit, we honored the life-long achievements of Marian Croak: VoIP pioneer, innovator, and mentor! “I want the next generation to believe that the way things things are, don’t have to be the way things will be” 💚 Her words may be just what you need for this school year:

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2026 NCWIT Pioneer in Tech Award Celebration: Marian Croak

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 10/09/2026

⛰️ Save-the-date: The 2027 NCWIT Summit is back in Boulder from May 25th - 27th! More information to come.

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 10/09/2026

🆕 If you couldn’t attend the 2026 #NCWITSummit — a #NCWITBrainTrust to ensure our technical future belongs to everyone — or are curious about what you might find at next year’s annual event, read on for a behind-the-scenes look at what you can look forward to! Live on the Media Hub:

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The 2026 NCWIT Summit – NCWIT

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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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NCWIT Advising for Future-Ready Students @ncwitfutureready.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

NCWIT envisions a world where every learner has the opportunity to develop the technology skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. That's why #NCWITC4C is now NCWIT Advising for Future-Ready Students 🆕

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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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weteachcs.bsky.social @weteachcs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

From EdTech Magazine: For some districts, the concept of using data and AI to make decisions seems far off. But K-12 districts are already collecting data in various systems. The challenge is aggregating the data and making something of it. Read: buff.ly/MwLgcCs

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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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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 31/07/2026

As you prepare your back-to-school STEM planning, browse our @teachengineering.org Digital Library — more than 2,000 teacher-tested lessons, units for elementary, middle and high school students! 🆕 June 2026 activities are now available to download and use: lnkd.in/eeQuyQnz

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NCWIT Advising for Future-Ready Students @ncwitfutureready.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🤗 #NCWITontheroad had such a wonderful time attending Xello Future World 2026! We hope you enjoyed our two #futureready workshops that helped to support student readiness and amplify your impact as an educator + counselor! ✅ ▶ Find more upcoming events in the @ncwit.org Media Hub: ncwit.org/media

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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

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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

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

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NCWIT Advising for Future-Ready Students @ncwitfutureready.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

#NCWITontheroad has arrived at Xello Future World 2026! 😁 Join us today for two hands-on workshops that will help you support student #FutureReadiness: 1️⃣ Bridging the Foundational Skills Gap 2️⃣ Career Advising Strategies for the AI Era You won’t want to miss this: xello.world/en/futureworld

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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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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 22/07/2026

This week, #NCWITontheroad is headed to Xello Future World 2026! It's a new era of work — support student readiness ✅ Join us on Friday for two #futureready workshops that will help amplify your impact as an educator and counselor! More info: xello.world/en/futureworld

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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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NCWIT Advising for Future-Ready Students @ncwitfutureready.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🎉 #NCWITontheroad had a wonderful time at the 2026 Computer Science Teachers Association conference! #NCWITC4C + @ncwit.org staff happily shared free resources to K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators throughout #CSTA2026 in New Orleans! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello! 😊

Color design of NCWIT staff — Kelsey Kman, NCWIT Counselors for Computing (L in a brown polka dot blouse) and Joanne Esch, NCWIT and University of Colorado Boulder Research Associate (R in a navy blazer) — standing in front of the filled NCWIT resource table at CSTA 2026 in New Orleans.

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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! 😊

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NCWITAiC @aspirations.org · 14/07/2026

🌟 Not yet a member? Join the NCWIT Workforce Alliance to gain access to this event and the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing resume book: ncwit.org/workforce

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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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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 13/07/2026

Workforce Alliance: At the 2026 #NCWIT Virtual Career Fair hiring is made easy! 🤩 Interview talented and skilled #NCWITAiC community members who match your mission and values by joining fellow alliance members! It's free for member companies to set up a virtual booth: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 06/07/2026

⏰ Tomorrow ⏰ Prepare for the 2026 Workforce Alliance Virtual Career Fair with Capital One! Rising college juniors and seniors in @aspirations.org: You won't want to miss this! ✍🏽 Register here: bit.ly/CapitalOneFairPrep

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 03/07/2026

We’re less than a month away from the 2026 Workforce Alliance Virtual Career Fair! 📢 Rising college juniors and seniors in the #AiCcommunity: Capital One wants to help you prepare next week — so you feel less overwhelmed in August: bit.ly/CapitalOneFairPrep You won't want to miss this ✍🏽

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 02/07/2026

Each year, NCWIT hosts a free virtual career fair to connect Workforce Alliance members with 30,000+ members of the @aspirations.org community! Save-the-date 📆 August 5th from 12 – 3 pm MT | 2 – 5 pm ET Info on how to register as a company or student: ncwit.org/event/2026-ncwit-virtual-career-fair

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 01/07/2026

Together we can continue building a future where technology reflects the best of what humanity can be (9️⃣)! ▶ Watch the NCWIT Media Hub for videos from the event as well as more opportunities to connect: ncwit.org/media

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 01/07/2026

8️⃣ To conclude this year’s Summit, Emily Pilloton-Lam — of Girls Garage — delivered an inspirational closing plenary on cultivating power in underestimated communities to change the authorship of our built environment 💪🏼 We’re so grateful for everyone that joined us in Boulder, Colorado! 🤩

Photo of the 2026 NCWIT Summit at CU Boulder -Final Plenary with Emily Pilloton-Lam of Girls Garage

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 01/07/2026

7️⃣ In the spirit of recognizing technologists from multiple generations, we then celebrated the 2026 @aspirations.org Collegiate Award winners 🥇 These 12 technologists have made outstanding technical contributions to projects that demonstrate high levels of innovation and potential impact.

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 01/07/2026

5️⃣-6️⃣ After the morning break, Marian Croak was recognized as the 2026 Pioneer in Tech Award recipient: ncwit.org/blog/2026-ncwit-pioneer-in-tech-marian-croak With over 200 patents and as a pioneer of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), she inspired us all to believe in “the art of possible!” 🏆

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Photo of the 2026 NCWIT Summit at CU Boulder - Marian Croak (Pioneer in Tech Award Recipient) with Terry Hogan

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 01/07/2026

4️⃣ The second was a mini-plenary with NCWIT's very own Catherine Ashcraft and Sharmaine Jackson, focused on practical strategies for turning today’s turbulent climate into traction for sustained culture change 🔄 Remember, microbehaviors are contagious!

Photo of the 2026 NCWIT Summit at CU Boulder - Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Cultures: Igniting Grassroots Inclusion in Turbulent Times with Catherine Ashcraft and Sharmaine Jackson

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 01/07/2026

All smiles on the final day of the #NCWITBrainTrust! 😊 To start the day, Summit attendees had the option of selecting one of two breakout sessions 3️⃣ The first was led by Joe McBreen and Megan Ivory, and ignited “quantum curiosity” in participants ⚛️

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 01/07/2026

We made so many wonderful memories at the 2026 #NCWITSummit at @colorado.edu! Day Two ⛰️ We continued with breakout sessions and a plenary filled with practical strategies to build a bright #BPC future, and celebrated changemakers within our ecosystem! Here are a few our favorite moments:

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 29/06/2026

🔟 🤩 Then, it was time to convene with fellow changemakers at the 2026 NCWIT Reception!

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 29/06/2026

and Associate Professor — presented the day's concluding plenary. In “AI Ethics for Everyone” she empowered participants to not only understand how AI functions and works, but to also critique 9️⃣ Suzi Q. Smith closed out day one by reading her poem "The Future Is" 🖊️

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 29/06/2026

7️⃣ The final breakout session was led by Katherine Novinski and highlighted the importance of connecting K-12 learning to technical career pathways with a focus on #NCWITC4C, TeachEngineering, and her work with The Colorado Education Initiative 💼 8️⃣ ✨ Afterward, Casey Fiesler — technology ethicist

Photo of the 2026 NCWIT Summit at CU Boulder - Connecting K-12 Learning to Career Pathways led by Katherine Novinski of The Colorado Education Initiative

Photo of the 2026 NCWIT Summit at CU Boulder - AI Ethics for Everyone with Casey Fiesler — technology ethicist and Associate Professor at the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 29/06/2026

advancing transformative change in volatile times with research studies of ADVANCE Institutional Transformation projects and literature on systems change 🌱 6️⃣💡 In Jenny Frank’s hands-on workshop, participants left with a STEM Ecosystem mode framework to apply in their own communities

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 29/06/2026

4️⃣ 🧠 There was also a workforce workshop with NCWIT’s very own Andrea Bowens-Jones and Catherine Ashcraft that equipped attendees with knowledge and tools to foster neuro-inclusive cultures within their organizations 5️⃣ Sandra Laursen’s breakout session focused on

Photo of the 2026 NCWIT Summit at CU Boulder - Building and Supporting Neuro-Inclusive Cultures with Catherine Ashcraft and Andrea Bowens-Jones

Photo of the 2026 NCWIT Summit at CU Boulder - Playing the Long Game with Sandra Laursen

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 29/06/2026

3️⃣ Throughout late morning and afternoon, attendees selected one of many breakout sessions to attend! Like the mini-plenary with Katie Hyten — of Essential Partners — that helped participants create trust, build mutual understanding, and deepen learning via dialogic moments 💬

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 29/06/2026

1️⃣ #NCWIT CEO Terry Hogan welcoming everyone to Boulder 😊 2️⃣ 🎤 The first panel discussion — ”Is CS Dead”— was moderated by Stefanie Tompkins and featured Ken Anderson, Kathryn McKinley, and Maria Cuevas discussing structural shifts in computation and their impacts on education and the workplace

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Photo of the 2026 NCWIT Summit at CU Boulder - Is CS Dead Panel moderated by Stefanie Tompkins and featuring Ken Anderson, Kathryn McKinley, Maria Cuevas

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 29/06/2026

We made so many wonderful memories at the 2026 #NCWITSummit in Boulder, CO, and so grateful for everyone that joined us! Day One ⛰️ Here are a few of our favorite moments as we welcomed partners, awardees, alliance member reps, and guests for a #NCWITBrainTrust to shape the #BPC future positively!

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 27/06/2026

@teachengineering.org prepares educators to lead with confidence and spark students’ excitement for discovery with their Digital Library that connects classroom learning to real-world possibilities! 🆕 May 2026 activities are now available to download and use: teachengineering.org/curriculum/browse

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 25/06/2026

🆕 This July, NCWIT is partnering with Capital One to offer three CS workshops for students entering 6th-12th grade: bit.ly/NCWITCapitalOneCoders2026 This free and virtual program is open to all students 😊 Space is limited, submit your application ASAP!

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 09/06/2026

The question isn’t whether your team will develop a culture — it's whether that culture is being developed by design or by default 💡 ▶ In the NCWIT Media Hub, learn how you can cultivate cultures-by-design that prioritize people and accelerate innovation: ncwit.org/blog/small-actions-big-impact

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NCWIT @ncwit.org · 03/06/2026

We are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and presence of everyone who attended the 2026 #NCWITSummit — either in-person at @colorado.edu or by tuning in to the livestream! Together we can continue building a future where technology reflects the best of what humanity can be 🩵 Safe travels home!

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