Congratulations to Jenni Munoz, a junior at Penn, who won the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing award for the second year in a row. logo Recipients of the award are “chosen for their outstanding aptitude and interest in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post‑secondary education.”

According to the award’s official website, each winner receives recognition at an award ceremony, an engraved award for both her and her school, offers for scholarship and internship opportunities, access to a peer network of technologically inclined young women, and various other, smaller, prizes.

By Kevin McNulty

Kevin McNulty teaches English and Mass Media Studies at Penn High School. He advises the Penn News Network and manages the PNN Studio and news room. For more information, navigate your browser to www.massmediastudies.net.