ASEI Student member from Silicon valley Nidhi Mathihali is no stranger to ASEI Newsletter readers. She has been featured previously as she won prizes in local Science fairs and ASEI events such as Silicon Valley BETS 2020, National YTE 2020 and also first prize during YTE at our recent 34th National Convention in January 2022. In addition to that, she volunteers her time with several non profits including ASEI. Nidhi has continued to win accolades at multiple avenues including second year in a row at NCWIT 2022 Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC)
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is the farthest-reaching network of change leaders focused on advancing innovation by correcting underrepresentation in computingEach year, U.S. high school students in grades 9 through 12 who are women, genderqueer, or non-binary are eligible to receive recognition for their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. This year, 40 winners and 360 honorable mentions were selected from more than 3,500 amazing, talented young applicants. from all around the USA