Thomas Proffen, a neutron scattering scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and founder of Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls, was recognized with an award from the National Center for Women & Information Technology, or NCWIT. In addition, one of his students received a national honor from the organization.
October 22, 2021
Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls (ORCSGirls) is excited to welcome Alanna Hunsaker-Kosier, Ja’Wanda Grant and Brad Parish to its Board of Directors.
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COVID-19 has upended nearly every aspect of our daily lives and forced us all to rethink how we can continue our work in a more physically isolated world .. Read the complete news release.
March 16, 2020
Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls is offering online classes. Visit www.orcsgirls.org/online for more details. Read our press release here.
March 12, 2020
In an abundance of caution, we have postponed the remaining events through the end of April. Visit orcsgirls.org/covid-19 for more details. Read our press release here.
The March for Sisterhood on October 11, 2019 was the first-ever global digital march, inviting girls around the world to stand up for what matters to them. Here are our ORCSGirls.
September 22, 2019
ORCSGirls was named a “2019 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” by GreatNonprofits. Read our press release here.
March 17, 2019
ORCSGirls joins the TechGirlz code breakers event to set world record for number of girls coding in celebration of Women’s History Month. Read our press release here.