2021 Rising Star Honorees – Aspirations in Computing
Chosen by the Minnesota Aspirations committee, these 33 Rising Star Honorees demonstrate engagement in a mixture of technology education and leadership experiences, showing strong promise of future success in their pursuit of a technology education and career path.
Special thanks to MNAiC partner Minnesota Twins for hosting and leading an exclusive learning and recognition event on Saturday, May 1st for the 2021 Rising Star Honorees.
WATCH CEREMONY VIDEO HERE
The Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Awards Committee congratulates the following young women from Minnesota High Schools for being recognized as a Rising Star Honoree.
2021 RISING STAR HONOREES
Alexandria Area High School
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Grace Nowling-Morgen, Senior
Apple Valley High School
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Amy Tong, Sophomore
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School
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Annika Heieie, Sophomore
Central High School, St. Paul
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Asha Ward, Freshman
Eastview High School – Apple Valley
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Rhea Rajvansh, Junior
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Aishwarya Vinod, Senior
Edina High School
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Fiona Shand, Junior
Edison High School, Minneapolis
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Fatuma Abdi, Sophomore
John Marshall High School, Rochester
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Ashley Villar, Sophomore
Lincoln High School, Thief River Falls
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Abrianna Hanson, Sophomore
Math and Science Academy, Woodbury
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Nalani Vang, Sophomore
Mounds View High School
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Jacqueline Lee, Sophomore
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy
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Alura Price, Sophomore
Open World Learning Community, St. Paul
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Hiroko Zeleke, Freshman
Osseo Senior High School
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Amber McGee, Senior
Rosemount High School
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Ramani Arunachalam, Junior
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Erin De Witt, Junior
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Kaitlyn Hanley, Junior
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Calli Maskel, Junior
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Samantha Meznarich, Senior
Roseville Area High School
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Amelie Nickel, Freshman
South High School, Minneapolis
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Bianca Morcho, Senior
Southwest High School, Minneapolis
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Emily Springer, Freshman
Spectrum High School, Elk River
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Jezabel Dimaze, Freshman
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Natalie Fischer, Sophomore
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Claire Moritz, Junior
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Caroline Person, Freshman
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Kiley Trembath, Freshman
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Kaylin Walters, Freshman
St. Louis Park High School
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Sophie Davis, Junior
Waconia High School
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Natalie Whitehead, Junior
Wayzata High School
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Aditi Edpuganti, Sophomore
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Wendy Meng, Sophomore
Definition of Award Designations
Every applicant is eligible to receive awards at both the National and Regional Affiliate tiers. The Award levels for 2020-21 include:
National Awards
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Winner: Highest-achieving students selected to represent the rich diversity of applicants. Prior National Award Winners may not win this award more than once.
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Honorable Mention: High-achieving students selected to represent the rich diversity of applicants.
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Certificate of Distinction (CoD): Students who merit recognition and entry into the AiC Community.
Regional Affiliate Awards
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Winner: Students who have significantly demonstrated interest and aptitude for computing.
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Honorable Mention: Students who have demonstrated interest and aptitude for computing.
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Rising Star: Students who may be starting out in their pursuit and study of computing. Rising Stars embody the idea of aspirations and are encouraged to continue their exploration of the field.
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2021-2020 Program Sponsors & Partners
We are especially grateful to our financial sponsors who provide funding for year-round Aspirations and SPARCS programming for award honorees, as well as, hundreds of young women from Minnesota secondary schools.
MNAiC financial sponsors:
Target, SPS Commerce, Land O’Lakes, Optum, General Mills, STEM Fuse, Veritas Technologies, Minnesota Twins, National Center for Women and Information Technology, Unisys, Stoneridge Software, Prime Therapeutics, Information Systems Security Association, and Securian.
OTHER 2021 MNAiC HONOREES
For more information about the Aspirations in Computing Awards program visit: Minnesota Aspirations in Computing Awards