Sunday, January 31, 2021 - 11:27 am
Three MHS students -- sophomores Shardha Godishala and Keerthi Peddinti and junior Alli Smith -- were recognized by the Wisconsin Affiliate of the National Center for Women in Information Technology.
Godishala and Smith were named Wisconsin Affiliate award winners for Aspirations in Computing, while Peddinti received honorable mention recognition.
"I am very proud of Alli, Keerthi and Shardha,'' MHS computer science teacher Lori Hunt said. "They are all amazing young women who have done so much to inspire others. ... They inspire me every day.''
All three students play significant roles in the non-profit CODE-CS Club, which was started four years ago and aims to get young girls and under-represented minority students, involved in computer science-related fields.
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is a non-profit community of more than 1,240 universities, companies, non-profits, and government organizations nationwide working to increase womxn’s participation in computing and technology. NCWIT equips change leaders with resources for taking action in recruiting, retaining, and advancing women from K–12 and higher education through industry and entrepreneurial careers.
To learn more, please visit the NCWIT-Wisconsin website. You can also learn more at the national NCWIT website.