Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By Susan Galpin-Tyree
ASU observes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month during the month of April by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities. Student-led programs engage the ASU community in the rich cultures, traditions, music, crafts, and dance represented in our Sun Devil experiences. https://eoss.asu.edu/student-and-cultural-engagement/events/honor-heritage/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month
CompuGirls Hawai`i, one of CGEST’s grant-funded programs, will take place in June 2023 on Oahu and in partnership with Hawai`i Pacific University. CompuGirls Hawai`i aims to introduce Hawai`i students, grades 9 through 12, from populations traditionally underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to cybersecurity and information technology (IT) as a field of study and a viable career path. The program works with industry leaders who are successful role models and establish meaningful engagement and mentorship opportunities for participants. CompuGirls Hawai’i raises the profile of students as:
Future leaders in cybersecurity/IT
Preparing students to be college-ready with cybersecurity/IT as a potential major, and;
Successfully transform the future workforce of women leaders in cybersecurity/IT.
CompuGirls Hawai`i focuses on providing participants with the necessary training, experience, support and mentorship to ensure future success. This multi-year program includes:
Virtual learning opportunities
STEM exploration camps
Interacting with cyber leaders through video series
Job shadowing and mentorship opportunities, and;
Access to various STEM/cybersecurity related online courses via Arizona State University’s Prep Digital program, which offers educational opportunities related to cybersecurity/IT that may not be available at local high schools.
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