Hamilton Southeastern High School student Julie Tadrous has received the Indiana Affiliate NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. The award, sponsored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), OneAmerica, Women & Hi Tech, Society for Information Management – Indianapolis Chapter and Indiana University recognizes high school women for their computing-related achievements and interests as part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology.
“Encouraging young women’s interest in technology careers is critical: Our workforce needs their creativity and their innovation,” said Lucy Sanders, CEO and Co-founder of NCWIT. “We congratulate our award recipients for their dedication and vision for a brighter future in technology.”
A total of 23 award recipients and 23 honorable mentions were selected from high schools across the state of Indiana for their outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology and computing. Honorees also displayed solid leadership ability and a good academic history, and have plans for post-secondary education. Each award recipient receives $250 and two engraved awards – one for the student and one for her school’s trophy case.
Tadrous’s interest in computing and technology was sparked by her father and his job as a Data Systems Analyst. She enjoys using Adobe products to create digital art and likes to practice her web skills by coding with JavaScript. At school, Tadrous is part of the National Honor Society and is known to other students as someone who’s willing to help. In the future, she plans to pursue a degree in informatics.
About NCWIT
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is a non-profit community of more than 850 universities, companies, non-profits and government organizations nationwide working to increase women’s participation in computing and technology. NCWIT equips change leaders with resources for taking action in recruiting, retaining, and advancing women from K–12 and higher education through industry and entrepreneurial careers. Find out more at ncwit.org.