A Bartlesville High School student has received an award through the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program.
Colbie Woods, a Bartlesville junior, has been recognized as a 2025 Aspirations in Computing Oklahoma Rising Star, along with nine other Oklahoma high school students receiving state and national AiC awards.
According to Jamie Hadwin, NCWIT AiC Regional Affiliate Coordinator for Oklahoma, Rising Stars are students who may be starting out in their pursuit and study of computing and embody the idea of aspirations toward a future in technology.
"We're excited to recognize Colbie as the first student from Bartlesville Public Schools for our awards program and look forward to continuing to encourage and follow their promising future in tech," Hadwin said.
Since 2007, more than 25,000 students in grades 9-12, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada, have been recognized through the AiC awards program for their computing-related achievements and interests. Award recognition comes with prizes, access to resources, scholarships, and internship opportunities.
The awards, powered by NCWIT, are part of an effort to encourage a diverse range of students to choose careers in technology. NCWIT convenes, equips, and unites nearly 1,500 change leader organizations nationwide to increase the influential and meaningful participation of all future technologists in the fields of computing, innovation, and development. Find out more at www.ncwit.org.