NCWIT_Collaborations

= Volunteers Needed: Review Applications for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (from Ruthe Farmer of NCWIT) = = = = = Greetings! We have had a huge spike in interest in the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing this year. A total of 2,668 girls registered on the award portal and we have more applications than ever to review! We especially need volunteers to review for the Florida affiliate award. Thank you all for your contributions in spreading the word about the award, and a special thank you to Bank of America, Motorola and Google for providing financial support. This is up 700% over last year's numbers and proves that girls are out there that are interested in technology!

We have moved to a completely web-based grading system, so it will be a simpler process than last year. We intend to initiate the review process on Tuesday, December 1. **Anyone interested in being a reviewer should provide the information detailed below by Monday, November 30.** If you have previously indicated your interest, you do not need to email again. You will receive an email with instructions in the next few days. Anyone can be a reviewer. This is a fun, short-term volunteer opportunity for technical and non-technical employees, college students, and faculty. Please use the text below to recruit potential reviewers within your organizations.

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing recognizes young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. All US high school young women (grades 9-12) are invited to apply. Complete information on the award is available at [] including Spanish language versions of the Award promotional materials. Awardees are selected for their demonstrated, outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology/computing; solid leadership ability; good academic history; and plans for post-secondary education. Volunteers are needed to help review and score the applications. Reviewers can be professionals, students, or faculty.


 * How do I participate?** Reviewers will receive a login and password for the NCWIT Award Portal where they will view applications and score them online using a universal rubric. To volunteer, email aspirations@ncwit.org with the following information:

First Name Last Name Email Password (your choice) Organization/Employer Job Title Phone Number Zip Code

You will receive an email confirming your status as a reviewer and a reminder of your login/password. Once the application period has closed, applications will be randomly assigned to reviewers and you will see a queue of applications to review and score.


 * How long will it take?** You can expect to spend 2-4 hours reviewing and scoring applications, depending on how many young women apply in the given pool and how many reviewers volunteer. Review and scoring will take place between December 1 and December 15, 2009.

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing is sponsored nationally by Bank of America. The Affiliate Awards are sponsored by the Motorola Foundation and Google.


 * NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing **

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing recognizes young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. By generating visibility for these young women in their local communities, the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing encourages their continued interest in computing, attracts the attention and support of educational and corporate institutions, and emphasizes at a personal level the importance of women's participation.

Applications will open October 1, 2009 for the 2010 National award call. Applicants will have until November 15, 2009 to complete their application. Additionally, there will be affiliate award programs in **Texas, Illinois** & **Florida**.

For more information on the NCWIT awards program, visit: []