Walton College Seeking Aspirations in Computing Award Applications
2018 Aspiration In Computing Award Winners
Now through Nov. 5, the Information Technology Research Institute at the Sam M. Walton College of Business on the University of Arkansas campus is accepting applications from Arkansan female high school students for the 2018-19 National Center for Women & Information Technology Aspirations in Computing Award.
The award recognizes high school women who have demonstrated interest and achievements in computing, leadership and academics and who plan to pursue a post-secondary education.
The Information Technology Research Institute will host a dinner to recognize the winners in April 2019 as part of the Women in Information Technology Conference. Winning students will receive an award for themselves and their school and will have the opportunity to receive scholarships, internships and access to a peer network. To apply, students should visit the program's website.
The program is also accepting applications to recognize high school educators, counselors, mentors and influencers who support high school women's computing and technology programs. Applications for educators will be accepted at through Nov. 12.
For additional information, visit the Information Technology Research Institute website.
Contacts
Eric Bradford, managing director
Information Technology Research Institute
479-575-5291,
ebradford@walton.uark.edu
Lori McLemore, marketing and communications officer
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-5021,
mclemore@uark.edu
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