As LLM's move beyond syntax to handle complex software engineering tasks, many have wondered “is CS dead?” ▶️ The first panel at the 2026 #NCWITSummit addressed this! Watch online anytime to better understand the structural shifts in computation and their impacts on education and the workplace:

Is Computer Science Dead?

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October is National Cybersecurity Month! 🛡️ #cybercivildefense As a proud member of the Cyber Education Alliance — getcybersmart.org — Future-Ready is celebrating #GetCyberSmart2026 all month long! 🔜 Stay tuned for career exploration resources and tools for a safer digital world! #take9

For the past two decades, NCWIT social scientists have been your go-to source for research-based guidance to ensure your computing departments + organizations help support success for all. 🆕 Our newest offering — a premium PD opportunity: ncwit.org/event/ai-adoption-for-undergraduate-education

The next big idea can come from anyone — You don’t have to be an expert! ☺️ Apply for the #NCWITAiC High School Award and open the door to your future: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award 🫵🏼 belong in tech! 🩵

💭 What if you could connect classroom engineering learning to real-word possibilities with free, teacher-friendly resources? With the new @teachengineering.org site, inspiring the next generation of innovators has never been easier! 🤩 See how it looks and works for yourself: teachengineering.org

It is with such joy that we present to you our third cohort of #AiCstories Ambassadors! Meet: 🩷 Raechel Walker 💛 Paola Mendiola Efigenio 🧡 Rebekah Butler 🩵 Sajida Shabanali Over the next few months, you'll get to know them individually 😊

At the 2026 #NCWITSummit, we honored the life-long achievements of Marian Croak: VoIP pioneer, innovator, and mentor! “I want the next generation to believe that the way things things are, don’t have to be the way things will be” 💚 Her words may be just what you need for this school year:

2026 NCWIT Pioneer in Tech Award Celebration: Marian Croak

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🆕 If you couldn’t attend the 2026 #NCWITSummit — a #NCWITBrainTrust to ensure our technical future belongs to everyone — or are curious about what you might find at next year’s annual event, read on for a behind-the-scenes look at what you can look forward to! Live on the Media Hub:

🥳 It's official: #NCWITAiC applications are now open! 🏆 This award honors 9th - 12th grade students of all genders, at all levels of technical ability — from absolute beginners to advanced coders! 😍 Apply now through October 27th: aspirations.org/award-programs/aic-high-school-award

NCWIT envisions a world where every learner has the opportunity to develop the technology skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. That's why #NCWITC4C is now NCWIT Advising for Future-Ready Students 🆕

🌟 Because of the doors #NCWITAiC opened, Alayna landed a dream opportunity: interning for the Minnesota Twins ⚾ Joining the #AiCcommunity is free, and provides access to unique opportunities, events, and scholarships! What are you waiting for?! 🫵🏼 Sign up today at aspirations.org!

From EdTech Magazine: For some districts, the concept of using data and AI to make decisions seems far off. But K-12 districts are already collecting data in various systems. The challenge is aggregating the data and making something of it. Read: buff.ly/MwLgcCs

The 2026 #NCWIT Virtual Career Fair is this week: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair ❗The future of tech will meet with values-aligned employers in the NCWIT Workforce Alliance 🤝🏽 #AiCcommunity, make sure you have registered and polished your resume! ✨ See you on August 5th ☺️ Happy connecting!

As you prepare your back-to-school STEM planning, browse our @teachengineering.org Digital Library — more than 2,000 teacher-tested lessons, units for elementary, middle and high school students! 🆕 June 2026 activities are now available to download and use: lnkd.in/eeQuyQnz

🤗 #NCWITontheroad had such a wonderful time attending Xello Future World 2026! We hope you enjoyed our two #futureready workshops that helped to support student readiness and amplify your impact as an educator + counselor! ✅ ▶ Find more upcoming events in the @ncwit.org Media Hub: ncwit.org/media

Thank you to Bank of America for making it possible for us to honor and celebrate these national accomplishments! ❤️ Learn more about the awardees here: aspirations.org/news/award-programs/ncwit-announces-2026-aic-collegiate-award-recipients

At this year's #NCWITSummit, we celebrated the 2026 #NCWITAiC Collegiate Award winners! 🏆 These 12 technologists have made outstanding technical contributions to projects that demonstrate high levels of innovation and potential impact.

#NCWITontheroad has arrived at Xello Future World 2026! 😁 Join us today for two hands-on workshops that will help you support student #FutureReadiness: 1️⃣ Bridging the Foundational Skills Gap 2️⃣ Career Advising Strategies for the AI Era You won’t want to miss this: xello.world/en/futureworld

Just 2️⃣ weeks until the 2026 #NCWIT Virtual Career Fair: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair ⌛ Workforce Alliance: This event is a smarter, faster way to recruit tech talent! #AiCcommunity: These industry leaders are looking for passionate students and professionals like you! 🫵🏽 See you there!

This week, #NCWITontheroad is headed to Xello Future World 2026! It's a new era of work — support student readiness ✅ Join us on Friday for two #futureready workshops that will help amplify your impact as an educator and counselor! More info: xello.world/en/futureworld

💬 #AiCcommunity: Take the next step toward your future! Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2026 #NCWIT Virtual Career Fair: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair ✅

🎉 #NCWITontheroad had a wonderful time at the 2026 Computer Science Teachers Association conference! #NCWITC4C + @ncwit.org staff happily shared free resources to K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators throughout #CSTA2026 in New Orleans! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello! 😊

At the end of 2024 we introduced the second cohort of #AiCstories Ambassadors, and have spent the last year and a half sharing their incredible journeys: ncwit.org/blog/2025-aicstories-ambassadors Their stories may be the words you need to hear to feel inspired about your journey in tech! 😊

🌟 Not yet a member? Join the NCWIT Workforce Alliance to gain access to this event and the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing resume book: ncwit.org/workforce

❗Just a few days left to sponsor the 2026 @ncwit.org Virtual Career Fair: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair Gain an exclusive opportunity to connect with the future of tech — inspiring and gifted members of the #NCWITAiC community. You have until Friday to register!

Workforce Alliance: At the 2026 #NCWIT Virtual Career Fair hiring is made easy! 🤩 Interview talented and skilled #NCWITAiC community members who match your mission and values by joining fellow alliance members! It's free for member companies to set up a virtual booth: bit.ly/2026WACareerFair

⏰ Tomorrow ⏰ Prepare for the 2026 Workforce Alliance Virtual Career Fair with Capital One! Rising college juniors and seniors in @aspirations.org: You won't want to miss this! ✍🏽 Register here: bit.ly/CapitalOneFairPrep

We’re less than a month away from the 2026 Workforce Alliance Virtual Career Fair! 📢 Rising college juniors and seniors in the #AiCcommunity: Capital One wants to help you prepare next week — so you feel less overwhelmed in August: bit.ly/CapitalOneFairPrep You won't want to miss this ✍🏽