A little known part of grant funding, indirect research costs are essential costs such as facilities, equipment, and personnel. The JAG Model is a new approach to increase transparency, accountability, and clarity in federal research funding.

Equip yourself with the tools to empower the next generation of tech leaders – like the NCWITC4C Resource Booklet. This comprehensive guide is full of information, resources, and actionable steps counselors and educators can use to support students as they explore CS and careers, like: Which Computing Pathway is Right for Me; Plentiful Jobs, High Starting Salaries and Opportunities in Every Industry; Top 10 Ways CS Educators Can Engage School Counselors; Community College, Military, and University Pathways to IT and Computing Careers. Computer Science underlies many other fields and disciplines and by understanding the intersection of CSed with other industries, we can best equip today’s youth for educational pathways to sustainable careers!

Since 1950, SWE has continued its support of the next generation of engineers and innovators. Now, you have the opportunity to continue that legacy. The SWE Legacy Endowed Scholarship provides essential financial support to students pursuing degrees in engineering, technology, and computer science. Your contribution doesn’t just fund a scholarship—it opens doors, creates opportunities, and helps future engineers thrive. Every donation ensures that talented students have the resources they need to succeed. Join us in making education more accessible and shaping the future of engineering.

Only 22% of cybersecurity professionals are women. Girls belong in cybersecurity, but too often, misconceptions and missed opportunities keep them out of the field. In our new report, Breaking Barriers: Girls and the Future of Cybersecurity, we surveyed over 2,000 participants to find out what drives girls’ interest in cybersecurity, and what barriers are holding them back.Let’s build a future where girls can lead in protecting our digital world. Check out the full report to learn how together we can spark girls’ curiosity, confidence, and belonging in the field.

The recent cuts to federal research funding have derailed the work of many AWIS members – particularly those early in their careers and those focused on broadening participation within the scientific workforce. We want to help retain valuable scientists, their promising research, and the progress we’ve made on equity in the scientific workforce. Thanks to a $100,000 grant provided by Every Page Foundation, we are offering microgrants to help AWIS members who have lost funding reach their next milestone. Every Page Foundation works to advance gender equity by prioritizing the health and security of women and girls, as well as their educational opportunities and career development. We are so very grateful for their support. The AWIS Bridge Grant program will offer microgrants to AWIS members who have lost federal research funding and who are: assistant professors or nontenured faculty or tenured professors seeking to support their trainees. Applicants must provide verification of original federal grant funding revocation and a narrative statement highlighting the impact the grant would have. Applicants may request up to $5,000 USD which may cover essential expenses such as stipends, travel, publication fees, materials, or other impactful grant related items.

The construction industry has traditionally been a space where women have to carve out their own place, sometimes with grit, often with grace, and always with determination. From jobsites to boardrooms, they’re pushing boundaries, creating inclusive cultures, and leading with vision. Sophia Gaines Mitchell, procurement manager at Turner, and Candiece Wilson, project executive at Turner, share how women leaders are driving meaningful change. Their experiences reflect a common truth that leadership is not defined by title or tradition, but rather by action, purpose, and persistence.

Each year, the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program receives thousands of amazing award applications from eligible students across the country who are interested in tech. To select the national and regional award recipients, volunteers of all experience levels are needed to review and score each submission. It’s a simple and inspiring way to help identify and shape the future leaders within computing, technology, and STEM fields! Volunteer reviewers are crucial in recognizing and encouraging current students, as well as their educators and mentors. Volunteering as a reviewer is a rewarding and convenient way to: Uplift inspiring students who are the future of tech, Help build a supportive #AiCcommunity that celebrates achievements and encourages persistence, Get involved online from anywhere, at your own pace, Volunteers who complete 20 or more reviews will also receive a certificate - a wonderful addition to your professional portfolio!

NCWIT celebrates the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away at 91 earlier this month Goodall’s legacy is one of courage, hope, and action. As NCWIT continues to support the next generation of innovators, her example serves as both a beacon and a challenge: to lead with heart, work collaboratively, and believe deeply in the power of change. In a 2020 NCWITConversations for Change event, Dr. Brad McClain - Director of Corporate Research at NCWIT - spoke with Dr. Goodall about her Roots & Shoots program, and the power of young people to drive global transformation: “Roots and Shoots is about listening to the voices of young people,” she explained. She showed the world that young people are not just future leaders - they are leaders now.

Did you know that the tech talent gap is growing? The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be 3.9 million computing-related jobs in the U.S. by 2033; however, only a third of these positions can be filled with the current pipeline of U.S. computing bachelor’s degree recipients. To bridge this gap domestically and remain competitive in the global marketplace, it is essential to broaden participation in computing across all segments of society. In the NCWIT Media Hub learn how NCWIT's research-backed, ecosystem-based approach is addressing this.

Nearly half of interviewed students (12 of 25) held predominantly positive views of GenAI, focusing on its potential benefits for education, addressing global ethical problems, and advancing their careers. These students viewed AI as a useful tool, a force for good, and even as “magical.” This positive perspective was also reflected across nearly all 320 students’ AI reflection projects as well. However, a significant portion of interviewed students (10 of 25) demonstrated sophisticated thinking about AI’s complexity by holding both positive and negative views simultaneously. These critical perspectives on both the good and bad of AI also surfaced across 197 of the 320 student projects analyzed, as students described an idea they had for AI’s usefulness in society, as well as the ethical issues that such a creation might cause. These students appreciated AI’s potential, while remaining critically aware of its limitations and risks. Notably, very few students (3 of 25 interviewed) held entirely negative views, suggesting that when provided with comprehensive education, young people develop balanced perspectives on AI technology.