National Center for Women & Information Technology
Logo of the National Center for Women & Information Technology
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| Founded | 2004 |
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Nonprofit organization (IRS exemption status): 501(c)(3) |
| Focus | Women in Computing |
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National |
| Method | Alliances, Research, and Programs |
| Website | ncwit.org |
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is a national non-profit organization that works to increase the meaningful participation of girls and women in computing. NCWIT was founded in 2004, with a sunset clause of 20 years, by Lucinda (Lucy) Sanders,Telle Whitney, and Dr. Robert (Bobby) Schnabel. NCWIT is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado at the ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. Lucy Sanders, who was inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame in 2007, is the current CEO.
As stated on its website, NCWIT's mission is to:
NCWIT consists of five alliances (K-12, Academic, Workforce, Entrepreneurial, and Affinity Group), and a Social Science Advisory Board. Membership of these alliances is made up of over 575 corporations, academic institutions, startup companies, and non-profits.
NCWIT produces research-based resources which allow member organizations and institutions to make change and raise awareness about the importance of bringing gender diversity to computer science education and the technology industry. These resources advise individuals on how to accomplish reform, implement change, and raise awareness.
The Annual NCWIT Summit brings together hundreds of corporate, academic, start-up, and non-profit change leaders to discuss topics relevant to women in computing. The event includes workshops, meetings, and inspirational speakers.
NCWIT coordinates a variety of programs and campaigns which have several goals. Among them are: supporting changes in K-12 computing curriculum, empowering women in computing to increase their visibility, working with high school women to encourage them to pursue computing careers, and celebrating the successes of female tech entrepreneurs.
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing is a development initiative for young women with aspirations and achievements in computing and information technology. The program consists of an award for high school students as well as a community for college women. Sponsors include AT&T, Bank of America, Bloomberg, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Northrop Grumman, and Symantec.
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