“For five days with PLEN, I got to really experience and learn what life and careers in Washington, D.C. are at their best and at their worst. Each panel I attended was interesting, eye opening, and life changing.” -Sivan Nizan, PLEN Alumna For almost 40 years, the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) has brought thousands […]…Continue Reading Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)
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Girls set AP Computer Science record –skyrocketing growth outpaces boys.
Ten years ago, just 2,600 female students took the AP Computer Science Exam. Fast forward to 2017. Over 29,000 female students took an AP CS exam this year, which is more than the entire AP CS exam participation in 2013 when Code.org launched. Participation in AP Computer Science is still far from balanced — female students still […]…Continue Reading Girls set AP Computer Science record –skyrocketing growth outpaces boys.
Announcing PAID research internship opportunities for undergraduate STEM students
The Office of Science / US Department of Energy is pleased to announce paid research internship opportunities for undergraduate students majoring in areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The application system for the Term Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program is currently open, with all applications due by 05:00 PM Eastern Time on […]…Continue Reading Announcing PAID research internship opportunities for undergraduate STEM students
Why would anyone want to major in STEM?
It turns out many STEM students want to change the world, not just make money. In 2012, the United States made it a national priority to increase the number of undergraduate degrees awarded in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by at least 1 million over the next decade in order to meet expected growth […]…Continue Reading Why would anyone want to major in STEM?
Planning to Attend the Grace Hopper Conference in October? Apply for a grant!
The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC) is the world’s largest gathering of women technologists. It is produced by the Anita Borg Institute and presented in partnership with the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). GHC 17 will be Wednesday, October 4-Friday, October 6 in Orlando, FL. Professor Amy Briggs will once again be […]…Continue Reading Planning to Attend the Grace Hopper Conference in October? Apply for a grant!
CSCI Majors/Minors: Google’s GHC 2017 Grant Application has been EXTENDED!
As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to increase the number of women in engineering, we are excited to offer travel grants to the 2017 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference taking place in Orlando, FL from October 4-6. Once again, this year’s conference will offer incredible opportunities for mentoring, networking and career development. […]…Continue Reading CSCI Majors/Minors: Google’s GHC 2017 Grant Application has been EXTENDED!
Goodbye MOJO, Hello Handshake!
Complete your profile and start exploring! The CCI is excited to announce the launch of Handshake, a brand new platform for Middlebury College students. Handshake is replacing MOJO and offers more job and internship opportunities, a broader range of employers, and more fields. In Handshake you can: Find internship and employment opportunities based on your […]…Continue Reading Goodbye MOJO, Hello Handshake!