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A non-profit organization that consists of an interactive learning web platform, an online community forum, chat rooms, online publications and local organizations.

“Alice is an innovative block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D. Unlike many of the puzzle-based coding applications Alice motivates learning through creative exploration. Alice is designed to teach logical and computational thinking skills, fundamental principles of programming and to be a first exposure to object-oriented programming. The Alice Project provides supplemental tools and materials for teaching using Alice across a spectrum of ages and subject matter with proven benefits in engaging and retaining diverse and underserved groups in computer science education.“ —Alice Home page

(This is the web version of the app.) “Stellarium Web [is] an online planetarium running in your web browser based on the open source Stellarium Web Engine project. Please report any bugs or ask questions on www.stellarium-labs.com or on our Github page. This web version of Stellarium is a [2-person] project: Fabien Chereau the original creator of Stellarium and his brother Guillaume.“ —Stellarium About page

“Tynker’s mission is to provide every child with a solid foundation in computer science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world. Our goal is to ensure that, by 2033, every high school graduate has been exposed to some formal coding education. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2022. We’ve helped more than 100 million kids learn to code. Our award-winning curriculum is used in more than 150,000 schools around the world.“ —Tynker About page

The vision of the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is to bring together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

“The tech sector can offer high salaries and great perks. Learn about job search strategies, tips for success, and employment resources for women in tech.” This article describes four steps to prepare for a career in technology: Determine your career interest, obtain an education, complete internships, and network.

This article reviews the history of women in computer science, current opportunities for women, and resources to help women explore and grow in computer science fields.