Stamford Public Schools (SPS) announced that the Connecticut affiliate of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) recently selected Academy of Information Technology and Engineering (AITE) senior Julia Kempton as the Connecticut affiliate winner of the 2019 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Kempton was nominated by AITE teacher Sean Peterson. She plans to study economics and computer science in college, currently works in the computer science department at the University of Connecticut (UCONN) in Stamford, and is a member of the AITE Odyssey of the Mind team, which has qualified for the world level for many years.
According to NCWIT, the Award for Aspirations in Computing helps build a talent pipeline for the growing technology industry and supports schools and corporations in recognizing diversity in computing, honoring high-school-age girls for their computing-related achievements and interests. Recipients are chosen for their demonstrated interest and achievements in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post-secondary education.
AITE sophomore Adena Russel and Westhill High School Senior Danielle Crevecoeur were recognized with honorable mention from the Connecticut affiliate. Russel was nominated by AITE teacher Florina Merturi, and Crevecoeur by WHS teacher Chandan Sarkar.
The recipients are being honored at an NCWIT event in Hartford in April.