The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) has recognized four Ursuline students with Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Awards:

Kaylen Macedo '25, Honorable Mention
Logan Foster '25, Rising Star
Bronwyn Hamilton-Evans '25, Winner
Isabella Martinez '25, Winner

The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9^th - 12^th grade students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, persistence, and future plans. 

Kaylen Macedo's interest in computer science began in her Sophomore year Intro to Robotics course, building small projects and participating in hands-on learning. "Additionally," she shared, "joining my school’s robotics club, Robovina, and competing in VEX competitions helped me develop technical and teamwork skills where I’ve learned the importance of persistence, creativity, and collaboration in technology." 

Kaylen aspires to one day work in anesthesiology and acknowledges that the skills she's currently learning in the classroom play a critical role in patient care and medical research. "Beyond my career, she added, "I plan to continue developing my coding and robotics skills, evolving my creativity and problem-solving skills as technology will be integral to my growth in all areas of life, enabling me to make meaningful contributions to my field and community." 

I think that computer science opens up such a great pathway to study at the intersections of your interests, and examine the ways in which what you create on the screen can solve problems in the real world.

Bronwyn Hamilton-Evans '25

Bronwyn Hamilton-Evans ignited her own computer science journey as an upperclassman - immediately falling in love with the subject her Junior year. "I have grown to love the process of writing and rewriting methods and functions, and am always ecstatic to see the code I’ve written create real images and projects across my screen," she says. Bronwyn hopes to continue exploring her passion beyond high school: "from automation, to cybersecurity, and even AI development." 

Congratulations, girls! 

NCWIT widens participation in the technology ecosystem through innovative programs and research. Their AiC program elements open opportunities to explore career pathways by offering exclusive awards, scholarships, internships, and community-building leadership, technical, and entrepreneurial skills. Learn more about AiC.