Victoria is interested the design of autonomous robots, and specifically the use of A.I. for robotic vision, human/robot interaction, and route planning. She was inspired by meeting Caleb Chung, the inventor of the Furby, and hopes to develop robots that...

Victoria is interested the design of autonomous robots, and specifically the use of A.I. for robotic vision, human/robot interaction, and route planning. She was inspired by meeting Caleb Chung, the inventor of the Furby, and hopes to develop robots that...

Samantha has a variety of computer and non computer related interests. Her interest in computers and technology began when she was very small, and she has since accomplished a number of exciting computing achievements in robotics and programming. Over...

Klaudia participates in the Association for Computing Machinery and enjoys listening to presentations that vary from cryptography to IT careers. Klaudia completed numerous computer classes and interned for the Innovative Computing Laboratory at the University...

Since she was young, Courtney has been fascinated with computers. As a child, she would sit behind her mother and watch her work on the computer to learn what she was doing. Courtney helped found her school’s computer science outreach club, in order...

Anugraha is most interested in projects involving programming, robotics, physics, gaming technologies, and web design. She is inspired by the potential impact of quantum computing on the future and is currently working on a research project to create...

Christina first realized that computer science was something that she was both good at and interested in when she took her first media technology class in middle school. She liked the feeling of being able to not merely use technology, but rather to change...

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...

Natalie taught herself HTML and PHP and has been using these languages for years to create independent websites. Java has introduced Natalie to a new way of programming and in high school she had become very interested in learning more about its applications...

Brittany’s mother introduced her to computers at an early age and she has loved them ever since. Her most prized accomplishment was placing 2nd at the Marion County Technology Fair, hosted by the University of Indianapolis. She designed a program...

Rachel has her brother Steven to thank for his encouragement of her love of computer science. When Rachel was younger, Steven explained to her how she could contribute more to society through computer science. Her greatest technical achievement was when...

Lauren discovered her love for computer science when she took an introductory class for computer programming. Lauren is the only girl in her graduating class to have taken AP Computer Science AB. In 2007, she participated in an educational research program...

Brandi found her interest in computer science during the 8th grade, and has since completed every IT course offered by her high school. She attended Tennessee Tech’s Governor’s School of Information Technology in 2011 where she completed and...

As a student in the Pre-Engineering Magnet Program at her high school, Amber has taken specific courses that have given her a love of programming, especially designing and creating circuit boards, loops, robotics programming, and Flash Actionscripting....

Being the youngest in her class has not held Jordan back. She credits her father with piquing her interests in technology, especially designing websites. After high school, Jordan will be studying Computer Science or Engineering, and would like to...

Ellyn’s interest in computer science is quite diverse, and she has yet to find an insurmountable challenge. Since sixth grade she’s participated in the TSA (Technology Student Association), entering such competitions as Imaging Technology...

Linda has participated in the Frontiers of Science Institute at the University of Northern Colorado where she had the opportunity to create a solar car. She is involved in an after-school program called MESA - Mathematic Engineering Science Achievement,...

Ann has been active in bringing computing education to her school by discussing its importance and arranging for a female MIT graduate student to speak on computer science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. In the summer of 2008, Ann attended...

Gabriella was highly involved at her high school and served as the Senior Class Vice President. She founded her own website, the Girl’s Pokemon Battling Alliance. This website is Gabriella’s inspiration for learning more about programming...

Danica became interested in computing as a way to keep up with our everchanging world. Since making computing a part of her life, she has had the opportunity to develop interests including working with photoshop, online gaming and web design; Danica’s...

Since Vivan enjoys both art and computer science she plans to combine her two interests to work in the computer science/graphics field. She hopes to work in video games and animation creation. Vivan's biggest influence has been her computer science teacher,...

Ann's father Charles, an engineer, and Ann's sister Katy, a chemist, are the people that influenced her the most in the area of computing. Both of them are supportive and continue to increase her knowledge. Ann is excited to have the opportunity...

Flora is a member of the robotics team, and as a programmer for their projects she codes in C++ via Windriver. She was inspired to learn coding when she taught herself HTML and Photoshop so that she could design and build her own website. Upon graduation...

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...

Beth founded and continues to direct a middle school Lego robotics program and competition. She organized four summer robotics camps, earning over $5,000 for her high school’s FIRST Robotics team. For her outreach work, she earned recognition as...

Emily’s interest in programming grew as she participated in Young Women in Computing at NMSU. She has programmed in C and has worked with computer animation programs. In school, Emily now helps teach students material needed for the State Wildlife...

Natalia has always had a love for both art and science. When taking her Design II class, although one of the only girls in the class, she came to understand the new software and embrace its challenges. She learned how to design a house using AutoCAD. Natalia...

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...

Julia is fascinated by Biological, Biomedical and Computer Science. During the summer Julia was selected as one of four assistants for the Young Women in Computing summer program. Her job included assisting the students, acting as a buffer between students...

Nicole has her vocational teacher Mrs. Madzar to thank for her interest in Computer Science. Mrs. Madzar always challenged Nicole and gave her harder projects to work on. She works at a local computer shop in her hometown, updating the website and database...

Amalya’s father first suggested that she take a computer science class at school. Her greatest technical accomplishment is completing a two-year course of study covering Visual Basic. She is currently the student representative to the Board of Education...

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...

Kelly's main interest in the IT field is mechanical engineering. She plans to attend college in the fall, possibly at Georgia Tech or Purdue, and hopes to one day earn a Masters and PhD. She would like to eventually work at NASA with the ISS or astronaut...

Alexa is an alumnus of a special four-year program at her high school that prepares students for careers in forensics or biotechnology. She participated in Preparing Women for Mathematical Modeling-Robotics at California State University, Stanislaus,...

Daniella was inspired by her mother to pursue computer science. She is very interested in interface design, and she has a lot of experience with fixing broken computers. Daniella did some computing on RobotC during her summer program, All Girls Summer...

Madeleyne  is a sophomore at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology. Madeleyne is heavily interested in those projects in which she can take part in both the building and the programming of the robot. This shall be her 3rd year on...

When Natalie was at regionals in her first year of FLL robotics, her robot worked perfectly; the arm/device worked smoothly and it was her proudest moment. She is looking forward to programming many more robots and have them perform equally as well. Natalie...

Wendy is proficient in Java and ActionScript and has programming skills in games and other types of computer programs. Her formal coursework includes her enrollment in Introduction to Computer and Codeskills. She is a winner of the Trinity School Computer...

In addition to taking numerous high-level computer science classes, Lucia attends the Computer Science Club where she competes in programming competitions. As president of both the ASTRA and Red Cross clubs, Lucia is responsible for organizing events...

Maggie’s passion is for computer graphics and sound related technologies. During her junior year, she competed in the FBLA Desktop Publishing event; placing second at district and third at state. She also enjoys working at a local ropes course challenging...

Like many students, Kanlayanin liked to play video games as a child but her real affinity for computers started in high school. She became fascinated with the programming language VB.net and JAVA. She creates computer programs and interfaces in her spare...

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...

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...

Geralyn has taken a computer class every year of high school. In the spring of 2010, she and her classmates had the opportunity to participate in the Indiana Technoly Fair.  She and her classmate took 2nd place.  This was a turning point in...

Jiashan has a strong interest computer programming and creating websites. She likes programming’s strong relation to math. Jiashan was an active member of her high school’s Math Team and placed eighth in the Fitchburg State Math Competition....

Rashele has taken computer science courses like Java, C++, Pascal, Q-Basic, and Alice, and works as a computer science intern at her high school. As an intern, Rashele services and maintains software and hardware for networked systems, and created a database...

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...

Nichole Wiggins has been exposed to various aspects of computing languages through her work with her school’s Robotics Team, Technology Student Association, and Video Production/Multimedia Club. Through these programs, she has gained a better understanding...

As a freshman, Rebecca took an AP Computer Science A class and earned a 5 on the exam that May.  Her school took part in a year long American Computer Science League (ACSL) competition and qualified for the national All-Star contest in May. At All-Star,...

Zoe is an active member of her school’s computer science club, and last year she worked with the club to create an online ticketing system for her school’s plays. Steve Jobs and the creative products that his leadership at Apple have...

Nicole's greatest technical achievement is her ASE internship last summer at Oregon State University under the guidance of Dr. Margaret Burnett. She helped Dr. Brunett with the CHI '11 study, and was able to analyze data and write scripts in Perl. Nicole...