Jannine's love of mathematics was sparked by her eighth grade teacher and fostered by many other teachers along the way. Eventually this interest in math and also science led her to engineering, something she says goes hand-in-hand with computer science....

Jannine's love of mathematics was sparked by her eighth grade teacher and fostered by many other teachers along the way. Eventually this interest in math and also science led her to engineering, something she says goes hand-in-hand with computer science....

Rachel  is the only girl on the robotics’ control team, and handles most of the electrical wiring and a significant part of the programming. She’s applying for the SEAP program at the Stennis Space Center, and wants to develop software...

Sarah has built a computer from scratch, and has interned at Georgetown University this past summer in the neuroscience lab, where she programmed and debugged tests before testing herself (as the first and only subject to prove their hypothesis wrong). Sarah...

Karthy's robotics coach, Venkatesh Chaya, has been extremely influential in recruiting her onto his robotics team and encouraging her to explore new aspects of computer science and engineering. Karthy's greatest technical accomplishment is not one...

Shuzhen was inspired during her Electronic Art class, where she learned to create animations. When Shuzhen is ready for college, she would like to study Chemical Engineering. She finds calculating chemicals to be fascinating, and wants to apply this...

Meena’s programming knowledge and experience is rooted in her background making her innately aware of her technological surroundings. Inspiration comes from all angles and Meena’s early experiences are no exception. Following her exposure...

Carmen has been interested in computer science ever since she took basic Turtle Graphics and C++ courses at a young age. She actively participates in extracurricular activities and clubs at her school involving robotics, engineering, and technology....

Sarah is interested in computer programming and web design. She really enjoys seeing the finished product and realizing that she created it with her own knowledge, skills, and time. She works part-time as a computer technician at a computer shop called...

Lucerito dreams one day of becoming an engineer and has taken active steps to prepare herself for this future career. She started out by studying Microsoft Visual Basic.Net and teaching herself how to modify codes. Participation in Project Lead the Way’s...

Radina was born in Karachi, Pakistan and came to the United States in second grade (at seven years old). She is interested in studying Aerospace Engineering because she loves to learn new things. Radina has many varied interests, including...

Melanie is a sophomore at Southwestern Educational Society. She is interested in creating websites and programming. As a girl scout, Melanie worked on a community service project for poison control prevention. After gaining help from many Puerto Rican...

Lucy is a sophomore at Wheeler High School. Lucy volunteers with the International Environmental Data Rescue Organization, and serves as a networking administrator. Her favorite technology class, called magnet foundations., in which she got the opportunity...

Through AP Computer Science, Stephanie learned Java and discovered how the possibilities of computer science apply to her lifelong dream of working as an aerospace engineer in a space program. She attended Murray State University’s Cyber Cave Academy...

Lauren Yew has been enrolled in computer science courses for two years and has attended the University of Texas at Austin’s First Bytes Summer Camp, an all women’s computer science camp. At this camp, she had the privilege of meeting ...

Jessica took several computer science courses at her high school, including Computer Applications, MultiMedia and Communication Technology, Basic Web Page Design and Introduction to Animation Technology. Jessica enjoyed participating in competitions with...

Emily’s dad has inspired her to learn computers since she was 3 years old. She helped her dad worked on constructing wireless internet towers that covered around 1000 square miles. She loves to program video games and would like to use her skills...

Garima was involved with a program aimed to inspire and recognize students involved in science and technology. In 2009, she lead the programming section of her team. The team has won two Florida Regional Competitions and placed well at the National Competition....

Felicia has her older brother Fitzgerald to thank for his encouragement to pursue computer science. Ever since Felicia was young he always encouraged her to be active in technology. The first computer that she ever touched was one of his and the first...

Brooke recently learned how to knit via YouTube, and is attempting to make and sell bracelets and other items for Japan Relief. She will be attending Pace University in the fall of 2011, and plans to major in both Computer Science and Modern Languages...

Brittany enjoys creating websites and programs. She is specifically interested in learning how computers work and how they are put together. Brittany has taken numerous computer classes at her high school and loves the challenge of creating different...

Marne is studying pre-engineering and pre-medicine at Bard College at Simon's Rock. She is an Acelleration to Excellence and W.E. B. DuBois Scholar. She plans to earn an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering and then earn an MD/PhD. Her...

Rebia is most proud of her accomplishments in computing and technology that have helped other people. As the Chair of the Arizona Governor’s Youth Commission – Committee on Youth Homelessness, she is working on a website for youth and case...

Sarah has a strong interest in cybernetics and artificial limbs and is a proud member of several organizations in and outside of her school including: National Honor Society, the computer programming team, the SECME Engineering team, Mu Alpha Theta and...

The summer after freshman year Grace attended the Canada/USA Math Summer Camp as its youngest participant that year. Grace has extended her knowledge of programming languages beyond Java to Wolfram Mathematica, Matlab, and Python. She recently...

As a senior in the Center for Information Technology (CIT) at Deep Run High School, Marissa was the Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Girls of CIT, a club dedicated to uniting the female students. She was also the Historian and Webmaster for her school’s...

Kelsey's brother initially sparked her interest in computer programming and encouraged her to enroll in her school's computer science courses. The continued support from her coaches, teachers, and friends made her jump into computer science an enjoyable...

Elisabeth Morant is interested in every aspect of computing culture, from video games to mp3 players to video cards, but her main interest resides in gaming.  She has been taking many computer science courses including courses at the University of...

Houmin participated in her school's robotics club, and last year she and her partner built several NXT robots. Her favorite was a popping ballon robot which could go around, find a balloon, and pop it. Her record was popping 8 balloons in 18 seconds....

Katherine has devoted her studies to the field of IT as a response to the growing use of technology in the world. She has been exposed to various types of formal computing with her enrollment in classes such as CISCO Networking and Business Computer Information...

Jennifer participates in a school program in which she has had the opportunity to complete independent research. As part of this program, Jennifer and her friends wrote a game in Java that incorporated a random number generator. She has built a computer...

Mahek is most interested in computer programs such as Adobe Suite CS4, Windows Movie Maker and Photoshop. She is currently taking a Computer Science class and is learning to program in Java, Alice and HTML. Though still a novice, Mahek has worked and...

Because of her interest in both building and using computers to design products, Britney has enjoyed being involved in the robotics team at her high school. With her robotics team, she was able to improve her knowledge of computer programming, drafting,...

Cate's interest in computers began at a very young age, but recently she has developed a more specific interest in computer software. Last year she participated in Microsoft's Digigirlz event, which inspired her to make her goal to work for...

Natalia was introduced to computer science when she became intrigued by robots and computer programming. This experience led her to found the first robotics club at her high school. In addition to taking computer science classes, Natalia has also been...

Katherine is a senior at Centennial High School. She is interested in artificial intelligence and robotics and has experience with Python, Java the Scribbler robots, Google’s App Inventor, Scratch and others. During a class project, Katherine and...

Kristen's interests lie in creative graphic design, computer programming, and aerospace engineering. She is actively involved in local theater, photography and enjoys the creative side of computing along with an interest in being the person her friends...

Computing concepts inspired Lydia to learn more about technology, "There is so much that can be done with computer science." Every time that she learns something new, it gives her a new perspective on computing, and makes her want to learn more. Her greatest...

Ella is very interested in Computer Aided Design. She has participated in her school's Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering Program, and through the program has taken Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics,...

Tanya's favorite application of computing so far has been analyzing satellite data including Earth-based observations from the DigitalGlobe satellite QuickBird and space-based observations from the NASA satellite telescopes Spitzer and GALEX. She’s...

London's future goals are to attend a highly competitive university, major in chemical engineering, and then attend graduate school. She is also considering a double major or minor in computer science so she has the opportunity to create computer...

Rachel attended a magnet school that offers a wide range of Business, Marketing and Career Technology Courses. She enjoys working with the design aspect of technology and presenting information to viewers in the most effective way. She designed and displayed...

Lillybeth Garza is involved with technology at her school. She has developed a website for her school’s Student Council and works at her school’s Computer Help Desk. In addition to her school involvement, Lillybeth participates in computer...

Kim has Greg Smith to thank for encouraging her in computer science. She has taken Computer Science I and II and the AP Computer Science course.  During her freshman year she was also involved in one of her school's FTC robotics teams.  In the...

Kacyn has taken all computer science courses offered at her school, as well as summer classes in web design and programming. She applies her computer science background to fun applications to create songs in Garageband and movies in Adobe Flash. Kacyn...

Bethany discovered a love for software because it combines two passions: robotics and programming. She has been on her school’s robotics team for three years, this year as the team leader and lead programmer, and on her school’s software team...

Trisha has a great interest in HTML, CSS, C++, and loves to design logos, headers, and newspaper pages. She has a natural talent for designing and programming. Trisha owns a free design website where future customers could order headers, link back buttons,...

The people who have influenced Megan the most in technology have been her engineering technology teachers. Mr. Kaiser got Megan started in engineering, and Mr. Medina kept her going, as well as letting her use robots. Megan is very interested in...

Metrah is very grateful for the chance to work with computers stating, "If I had stayed in Afghanistan I would not have had the access to computers, and as a girl my interest in computers would not have been accepted in Afghan society." She credits her...

Hiranya is interested in a variety of technology related projects, including robotics, networking, and programming. Hiranya is involved in Women of Tomorrow, where she encourages young girls to explore IT and become professionals. She is Vice President...

Roya is an intern with the CR2G Research Group and CS department at the University of Texas at El Paso. Her work includes building and programming a robot that can solve the Rubik’s Cube. She is passionate about robotics, aerospace engineering,...