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Awards/Scholarships
Awards/Scholarships
Society of Women Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Applications Open March 1st
Description: Are you a Senior looking for college scholarships? This society is an easy way to apply for scholarships because you fill out one application and it will apply to a large group of different scholarships.
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
Application Deadline: November 5, 2020
Description: Minnesota State - IT Center of Excellence hosts the 8th annual Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Awards honoring high school age young women for their computing-related interests and early achievements. Prizes include scholarships, tech devices, cash rewards, and summer paid internship/job shadowing opportunities and more!
https://www.aspirations.org/recognitions/AiCAward
Questions? Contact Minnesota State – IT Center of Excellence Russell.Fraenkel@metrostate.edu
FIRST Scholarships
FIRST Scholarships
Application deadlines vary
Description: If you were or are a member of a FIRST robotics team you are eligible to apply to a wide range of scholarships through both FIRST and third party organizations. Pay attention to the deadlines though!
MTU scholarship programs
MTU scholarship programs
Deadline to apply is May 1st, 2021.
Description: Check out a variety of competitive scholarships from Michigan Tech University.
Junior Women in Engineering (middle school)
Engineering Scholars Program
National Summer Transportation Institute
Women in Computer Science
Women in Engineering
Women in Automotive Engineering
Events
Events
Hennepin Tech Conference
Hennepin Tech Conference
Ever wondered what it would be like to pursue a career in IT & Cyber Defense?
Join us for a virtual Meet and Greet about Women in Technology Careers!
Wednesday, April 21st, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (ZOOM). All are welcome!
Hosted by our IT faculty, Joan Bernard, this event will answer your questions about pursuing careers in IT and the job outlook. You will also hear from HTC women graduates and current students who are enjoying and/or preparing for successful careers in IT! Bonus! Every attendee will receive a code to waive the $20 admission fee at HTC! We hope you can join us!
We welcome all genders at this event.
Women are just one segment of the population underrepresented in the IT workplace. It will take all of us to solve this issue and create diverse and innovative teams. Come join us to talk about how you can kick start an exciting tech career at HTC!
Register today for this FREE webinar at Hennepintech.edu/tech-talk
Questions? Contact us! techwomen@hennepintech.edu I 952-995-1300
Mars Rover Landing!
Mars Rover Landing!
Watch the Perseverance rover land on Thursday, February 18th at 1:15 Central
https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/timeline/landing/watch-online/
Even if you miss this event it will be prerecorded and there are recordings of a tour of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on this site as well!
National Math Festival
National Math Festival
Dates: Tuesday Jan 12 12:00-1:00 pm; Wednesday January 27 12:00-1:30 pm; Tuesday February 9 12:00-1:00 pm; Tuesday February 16 12:00-1:30 pm, Wednesday March 17 12:00-1:30 pm
Description: We invite you to celebrate the fun, beauty, and power of math through games, puzzles, math, magic, uplifting and intriguing talks, beautiful and engaging films and film panels, live performances, and much more.
Automotive News Leading Women Conference
Automotive News Leading Women Conference
Date: November 9-12 11-12:30 AM
Cost: $99
Description: Join Automotive News the week of November 9-12 as we showcase the individuals and organizations driving change and championing diversity, inclusion and growth for women in the automotive industry. We’ll also address how the pandemic and today’s uncertain times will help accelerate the rate of cultural change within organizations. And we’ll recognize and celebrate the Automotive News 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry.
More information: http://www.autonewsevents.com/events/automotive-news-leading-women/event-summary-29c59ca462084940a5078ef7d3f0ec74.aspx
Target Twist Prepare to Launch Conference
Target Twist Prepare to Launch Conference
Dates: Friday, October 6th, Friday, October 30th, Friday, November 13th, Friday November 20th all 8:45-10:45 am
Description: TWIST would like to invite you (and all your friends) to attend this online virtual series called Prepare to Launch. We want to launch you into your education and career by teaching you essential professional skills, inspiring you to go after your goals. Our series will feature talks from technology professionals representing top Minnesota companies. In addition, sessions will have breakout rooms to connect with other attendees and mentors that are also professional eager to connect with YOU!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prepare-to-launch-tickets-114744722554
A Gal's Guide to the Galaxy:
The Ultimate Guide for Women in STEM
Date: Saturday, May 8th, 2021
Greetings - Female Technology Enthusiasts in Grades 8-12 and in College! You definitely want to check this out further- Minnesota Aspirations in Computing - SPARCS program leader Katie Hendriksen has assembled an amazing cast of STEM characters who are presenting on a wide range of STEM topics. Get registered now....then invite some friends and schoolmates to join you. It'll be a BLAST!
Register here: https://itconnect.workoutloud.com/Event/a-gals-guide-to-the-galaxy-the-ultimate-guide-for-women-in-stem-5-8-21
Future Opportunities
Future Opportunities
The following opportunities are further in the future, however, it is beneficial to have these events already on your radar. More detailed information will be provided as the event gets closer.
Rensselaer Medal Award- Talk to the College Counselor in May to be considered, this is given to a promising high school student that excels in math and science, it is worth up to $120,000 in scholarship money if the student is then accepted and enrolls to Rensselear Polytech Institute https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM.php#fndtn-panel1-Attending
United States Naval Academy Summer STEM Camp - Application Date unknown Available for grades 9-11. Spots fill up quickly, so make sure to keep an eye out and apply early. https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM.php#fndtn-panel1-Attending
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Office of Engineering Summer Outreach Programs - Application will be available no later than mid-November. Available for 11th graders. For more information, please visit https://summerapp.mit.edu/.
Materials Camp at UM-Twin Cities - Application opens soon. The MN ASM materials camp will provide a hands-on experience into the world of materials science and engineering. http://www.mnasm.org/camp/
Youth Career Awareness Program (YCAP) - Held on June 8-26. Application closes on May 1. https://dunwoody.edu/admission-aid/scholarships/ycap/
Cornell Precollege Programs- Attend college at Cornell over the Summer and earn college credit while taking classes and hearing seminars about STEM fields Applications open sometime in January https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program
Girls Who Code summer programs: A fun free two week immersion program for girls to learn coding and and get exposure to tech jobs https://girlswhocode.com/programs/summer-immersion-program
Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs: Stay in MTU's residence hall and participate in hands-on explorations in engineering, science, technology, computer science, business, design, and the humanities, and participate in various recreating activities in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. https://www.mtu.edu/syp/
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