Girls in Technology, Washington DC Metro Area

04/02/2026

🚨 LIMITED SPOTS LEFT 🚨

Girls in Grades 6–8: Ready to Explore AI & Coding?

Join the AWS Team and Girls in Technology for a fun, hands-on evening introducing young participants to AI and coding in a creative and engaging way!

🎉 AWS AI & Scratch Dance Party Workshop
📅 April 21, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 AWS Skills Center, Arlington, VA

Participants will:
🤖 Explore how AI powers the apps and tools we use every day
💃 Code their own dancing character using Scratch
👩‍💻 Team up for a fun coding challenge

Note for Participants:
🍽 Dinner will be provided
⚠️ Please note any food allergies when registering
💻 Bring a tablet or laptop for the workshop.

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eM2YS7-N

This is a great opportunity for girls in grades 6–8 to build confidence in technology, learn new skills, and connect with other girls interested in STEM!

**Access info: Enter through the main entrance in between the 1750 building parking garage and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Amazon Reception is located on the first floor.




Women in Technology (WIT) - Washington, D.C. Metro Area

03/16/2026

🚨 Girls in Grades 6–8: Ready to Explore AI & Coding? 🚨

Join the AWS Team and Girls in Technology for a fun, hands-on evening introducing young participants to AI and coding in a creative and engaging way!

🎉 AWS AI & Scratch Dance Party Workshop
📅 April 21, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 AWS Skills Center, Arlington, VA

Participants will:
🤖 Explore how AI powers the apps and tools we use every day
💃 Code their own dancing character using Scratch
👩‍💻 Team up for a fun coding challenge

Note for Participants:
🍽 Dinner will be provided
⚠️ Please note any food allergies when registering
💻 Bring a tablet or laptop for the workshop.

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eM2YS7-N

This is a great opportunity for girls in grades 6–8 to build confidence in technology, learn new skills, and connect with other girls interested in STEM!

**Access info: Enter through the main entrance in between the 1750 building parking garage and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Amazon Reception is located on the first floor.




Women in Technology of the Washington, DC Metro Area

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03/04/2026

📣 Calling all girls in grades 6–8 with a passion for STEM!

Ready to level up your skills this summer? 🚀

The Girls In Technology Essay Contest is open 3/2/2026 - 4/3/2026.

✨ Receive up to $1,500 to attend a local technology camp
💻 Gain hands-on experience and expand your tech skills
🤝 Meet like-minded peers who share your curiosity and creativity

Because exposure matters. Access matters. And the future of tech starts with YOU.

Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/eR-mnfEC

03/04/2026

📣 Calling all girls in grades 6–8 with a passion for STEM!

Ready to level up your skills this summer? 🚀

The Girls In Technology Essay Contest is open 3/2/2026 - 4/3/2026.

✨ Receive up to $1,500 to attend a local technology camp
💻 Gain hands-on experience and expand your tech skills
🤝 Meet like-minded peers who share your curiosity and creativity

Because exposure matters. Access matters. And the future of tech starts with YOU.

12/08/2025

🚀 What an amazing night exploring the power of AI!
Huge thank-you to everyone who came out and to West Monroe for sponsoring and hosting us. Our GIT.Connect & WiT volunteers brought the energy, and you all made the hands-on activities so much fun! 🤖✨
We’re already planning more events—so stay tuned. You won’t want to miss what’s coming next! 💡🔥
Event link in Bio - check it out!

03/16/2025

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀

We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s GIT Camp Award Contest Winners! 🏆🎉 These talented middle school students have showcased their creativity, , and passion for , setting the stage for a bright future in STEM.

A huge shoutout to all participants who took on the challenge. You are the future of ! 🌍💡

Join us in celebrating these incredible young minds as they continue to explore, create, and lead in the world of technology.

03/09/2025

🌟 Exploring the Future of AI & Creativity! 🎶📸💻

A session is taking place to examine how Generative AI is changing the creative landscape—generating art, music, and even influencing the future of work in technology.

This event highlights:
✅ AI’s role in content creation and automation
✅ How AI is shaping careers in STEM and emerging tech
✅ Hands-on discussions about future possibilities

As AI evolves, conversations like this help shed light on the intersection of creativity and technology.

03/01/2025

✨ What an amazing day of learning, creativity, and fun! 🎉

We had a blast exploring the exciting world of Generative AI with middle school students! From learning how AI shapes our world to experimenting with digital art and music tools, participants gained hands-on experience alongside inspiring tech leaders. 💡💻

And of course, no great event is complete without food, fun, and games! 🍕🎮 Watching these young minds grow in confidence and curiosity was truly inspiring.

Let’s keep empowering the next generation of innovators! 🚀



Check out these videos below.
GIT.Connect -Gen AI: The Future is Now, Part 1
https://youtu.be/WIPYxPcBSuY?si=u3277HDho8G3xTw-

GIT.Connect - Gen AI: The Future is Now, Part 2
https://youtu.be/cfDRHSGNTy4?si=21Bp_-plThAKxSo8

GIT hosted an event where middle school students could learn how to build and interact with AI models. This also gave them a chance to create digital art and...

01/23/2025

📣 Attention Middle School Girls in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia!

Do you have a passion for technology? 💡👩‍💻 Love to explore, innovate, and express your ideas? Enter our Essay Contest for a chance to win up to $1500 toward a local technology camp!

✨ Open to girls in Grades 6-8.
✨ Judging Criteria:
➡️ Originality and Creativity
➡️ Relevance to the Questions
➡️ Clarity and Coherence of Writing

🗓️ Deadline: February 8, 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your tech skills, meet like-minded peers, and jumpstart your future in tech!

📥 Submit your essay today: https://witgitscholarships.secure-platform.com/a?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaUJGb8mW25-p4ilj-bRqrBIvbgy9urxN6srJYndshbQVjAnG7NoW1CdQ4_aem_H_FL7L_xuNOGB1QCz8yXWA

For more information contact: [email protected]

01/20/2025

✨ Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.✨

"Through our scientific and technological genius, we've made of this world a neighborhood. And now through our moral and ethical commitment, we must make of it a brotherhood." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, we celebrate a who believed in the power of knowledge, unity, and progress. At Girls in Technology, we are inspired by Dr. King’s legacy as we empower middle school girls to explore STEM – tools of innovation that connect us all and build a better, more inclusive future. 💡💻🌍

Let’s honor his dream by uplifting the next generation of , problem-solvers, and . Together, we can shape a world where everyone’s potential shines.

01/18/2025

🚀✨ Calling middle school girls at Robert Frost Middle School( https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/robertfrostms/)! Join us for an inspiring day filled with curiosity, creativity, and Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence)! 🌟

💡 What you'll explore:
➡️ How AI is transforming the world
➡️ Basics of building & interacting with AI models
➡️ AI tools behind digital art, music, and more!

👩‍💻 With tech leaders by your side, gain hands-on skills, boost confidence in STEM, and discover how you can shape the future of AI. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! 🎨🎶

📅 Don’t miss out— Sign up here: https://womenintechnology.wufoo.com/forms/mmz58qr1tedodq/

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