As a Computer Science student at UCLA, Jasmine W.'s perspective shifted when she saw that coding could be about more than just logic; it’s about intentionality, creativity, and problem-solving for real-world issues. After finding her community at Kode With Klossy, she’s dedicated herself to making the tech space more equitable and inviting for everyone. Jasmine's impact as an MLH Top 50 hacker is all about the community: ➡️ Leading the way as an MLH Hackathon Organizer, ensuring student events are inclusive and impact-driven. ➡️ Championing social good and fostering a collaborative environment where every beginner feels they belong. ➡️ From her first lines of code at AthenaHacks 2024 to mastering JavaScript, she’s proving that it’s never too late to find your passion. Jasmine believes the most important part of any project is the community behind it. Congratulations on the Top 50, Jasmine! Your commitment to inclusive innovation is exactly what the future of tech needs. Jasmine’s story: https://lnkd.in/g62AkSWv
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Folks: the Silicon Valley Career Technical Education Center needs some more mentors for a student-led hackathon to solve school community tech problems. Seems pretty darn rad for those of you asking me about how to get more involved in education!
Dear friends, colleagues, and network, Together with our current students, and colleagues Jim Burnham (Mechatronics) and Jesus Correa (AI Engineering program to open in 2026-27), we are arranging a student-led hackathon to solve school community tech problems. It is a one day event to be held on campus on April 21st, and we will be using Claude Code and vibe coding techniques, GitHub, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Raspberry Pi hardware to develop prototypes and solutions. There will be a pitch presentation by teams, and solutions will receive awards chosen by a panel of judges. With this form, we are asking for your support mentoring and judging in two-hour shifts, so sign up and impact a young person's path in tech! If nothing else, we ask for your support reposting throughout your networks. 🫵👉 https://lnkd.in/g-FyGzv3 👈🫶 With gratitude, The SVCTEHacks team Metropolitan Education District Silicon Valley Career Technical Education Center Erin O'Neill
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Who said hackathons are just for techies? Afan Mustafa is a lawyer with zero programming experience, and just dominated the Anthropomorphic Hackathon! And in the Claude Hacathon 2026, 3 among the 5 winners in the competitions were non-developers The hackathon highlighted a shift where domain expertise, combined with AI, allowed non-engineers to build functional, production-grade tools using Claude Code. The future of tech is truly for everyone. #Hackathon #Innovation #DiversityInTech #FutureOfWork
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This weekend I mentored university students at the Women in Computer Science at ASU x Opportunity Hack Spring 2026 Hackathon at Arizona State University, and honestly, some of these students impressed me more than I expected. The challenge: build real tech solutions for real nonprofits in 24 hours. Teams worked on problems like replacing outdated Access databases for a family crisis center that serves 15,000+ people, and building AI-powered case management tools for organizations that still run on spreadsheets and paper forms. As a mentor, I helped teams think through their AI architecture, pick the right LLM APIs, design their data models, and (most importantly) scope down so they could actually ship something in 24 hours. The thing that stuck with me: one student asked me a question about embeddings and semantic search that made me pause and rethink my own assumptions. Mentoring is a two-way street. Huge thanks to Opportunity Hack, Women in Computer Science at ASU, and all the organizers (especially Greg Vannoni and Nicolle Mathews) for putting this together. 92% of nonprofits operate on budgets under $1M and can't afford enterprise software. Events like this are how we close that gap. If you're a developer or AI/ML professional who has never mentored at a hackathon, I highly recommend it. You just share what you know. And somehow you walk away learning something too. #OpportunityHack #Hackathon #AIforGood #Mentorship #SocialImpact #WomenInTech #ASU #MachineLearning #TechForGood
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Did you know that the world’s very first computer programmer was a woman? In 1843, Ada Lovelace wrote the first algorithm intended to be carried out by a machine, long before a modern computer even existed. Yet, despite this foundational legacy, many young girls today still feel like outsiders in the world of tech. At GT Scholars, we believe the next "Ada" is sitting in a classroom right now; she just needs the right platform. ✨ Through Girl Meets Code, we've created a launchpad for young girls to experiment with creative coding, learn programming fundamentals and bring their ideas to life through hands-on projects. We spoke to one of our scholars about her journey through the programme and how it helped her get a better idea of what she wants to do for her future. You can read the full scholar spotlight here: https://lnkd.in/euJrCb3i #AdaLovelace #WomenInTech #GirlMeetsCode #GTScholars #LearnToCode #STEMEducation #FutureFounders
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At HopperHacks, students spent a weekend turning ideas into working technology—designing apps, exploring AI tools and building projects alongside peers who share their curiosity and drive. Hosted by the Stony Brook Women in Computer Science (WiCS) club, the annual hackathon gives students their first taste of real-world tech collaboration in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. Read the story: https://bit.ly/4lxAVLq #ComputerScience #StonyBrookU
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✨ Wisdom Wednesday | Honoring a Computing Pioneer On this day in 1922, Alan J. Perlis was born, a visionary who helped shape the foundation of modern computer science. Perlis wasn’t just a pioneer in programming languages, he was a builder of communities and minds. As the founding head of the computer science department at Carnegie Mellon University, he helped define what computer science education could become. His influence lives on through generations of students who went on to lead and innovate across the tech world. But what makes his legacy especially powerful is how he thought about learning and creativity. Perlis believed that programming is not just about solving problems, it is about expanding how we think. One of his most famous insights still resonates today: “A language that doesn’t affect the way you think about programming is not worth knowing.” 💡 Wisdom for today: Keep learning tools that challenge your thinking, not just your skillset. Growth happens when your perspective evolves. #WisdomWednesday #TheGirlGeekLLC
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On March 10, more than 100 participants from Bloomington’s New Code Academy joined UMN experts for a high-tech virtual field trip in celebration of Pi Day. The event, co-hosted by the International Institute for Biosensing and the Minnesota Nano Center in partnership with AI Hub and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, and Twin Cities IEEE Section offered students a front-row seat to the technology powering our modern world. Students explored prompt engineering in Google Gemini, took a virtual tour of the MSI and decoded the logic of digital circuits. By connecting young learners with real-world scientists, the event highlighted the incredible possibilities within STEM. https://bit.ly/41PAnY1
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As part of Code Week’s Girls in Digital Week, we spoke with computer scientist Krist Fama about coding, confidence, and collaboration in tech. Key insights from Krist: • Coding is not about perfection. It is about understanding the problem first. • A fail forward mindset helps build real technical confidence. Every bug fixed is progress. • Teamwork is essential. Conversations and brainstorming often lead to the best solutions. 🤝 • Coding is a powerful skill that allows you to create solutions rather than wait for them. Her message to girls who are unsure about coding: https://lnkd.in/dK4DxxPg ✨ Try it. Curiosity might lead you to discover something you did not know you could build. #GirlsInDigital #CodeWeek #WomenInTech #Coding #STEM #DigitalSkills
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https://lnkd.in/g8ZpsZzq From Uncertainty to Possibility: Early Computing Experiences for Rural Girls This study demonstrates that a locally grounded curriculum combining digital foundations, block-based programming, and community support effectively increases programming self-efficacy and shifts career aspirations toward technology for rural girls, highlighting the importance of mastery experiences and peer collaboration in overcoming barriers to computing participation
