Page 8 - TTWINov2025

STEM/Fab Labs
Page 8 Electronic Edition: www.teachingtodaywi.com

Cedarburg’s 2025 NCWIT Award Recipients

Cedarburg School District Receives Major STEM Grant

Cedarburg School District was honored recently to host visitors from the
Cedarburg School District them to pursue their passions. Award for AiC www.Wilo-Foundation.de in Germany at CHS. Over the past five years, the Wilo-
CHS is excited to announce that twenty- recipients are chosen for their demonstrated Foundation, through the Cedarburg Education Foundation, has generously provided
eight students have been selected to receive interest and achievements in computing, the District with over $200,000 in grants for Robotics and STEAM Education,
the 2025 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in proven leadership ability, academic perfor- promoting Digital Making. The visitors included Wilo-Foundation officials from
Computing (AiC). mance, and plans for post-secondary education. Germany—Director of Communications David Hoeltgen and Executive Director Evi
Over the past few years, our Computer Since 2007, more than 25,000 students have Hoch—as well as several members of the WILO USA team based in Cedarburg—
Science program has continued to grow, and been honored with the Award for AiC. along with CEF President Christina Wegner, Principal Casey Bowe, Director of CIA
since 2018, one hundred and fifteen Cedarburg The multi-tiered award structure includes Alli Rudich, Director of Instructional Technology Krista Penrod, PLTW teacher Dan
students have been awarded some level of the Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star Kniess, and Superintendent Jeridon Clark. The tour showcased the new CHS Media
Aspirations award from AiC, several of them designations at National and Regional Affili- Lab, Recording Studio, Makerspace, and Robotics area of the Innovation Center.
more than once. With 28 recipients this year, ate levels, serving all 50 states, the District Celebrating the partnerships that actively invest in our students’ success!
it is the most in Wisconsin for the sixth year of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin
in a row! Islands, Guam, all U.S. overseas military
CHS Math & Computer Science teacher bases, and Canada. Regional Affiliate Award
Ms. Stacy Lesmeister said, “I am incredibly programs are hosted in 79 locations nation-
wide by NCWIT Alliance
member organizations
— a powerful national
network of universities, YOUNG PHYSICIST CAMP
companies, non-profits,
and government orga- JULY 20–24, 2026, 9 AM–5 PM
nizations working to
increase the influence and
meaningful participation SUPERCHARGE YOUR IDEAS!
of girls and women from This weeklong high school summer day camp for students entering
every community. grades 9 through 12 will introduce you to the principles and best practices
The NCWIT-WI
Awards Ceremony was of innovation and enhance your understanding of renewable energy.
held on Sunday, May At camp, you will:
4, 2025. Each student • Interact with local experts to learn the principles of renewable energy
was recognized for and the ins and outs of the innovation process
their accomplishments
in IT, leadership, and • Conduct hands-on experiments with energy conversion and storage
proud of these extraordinary students! Their aspirations. “We’re incredibly proud of our devices like solar cells, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries
dedication, creativity, and leadership set a Computer Science students who earned • Work with a team to design renewable energy systems and to
powerful example for their peers and the com- awards, honorable mentions, and rising star develop, write, and present an innovation plan
munity as a whole. I am confident that they recognition! Your hard work and talent are This camp is for students entering or in grades 9 through 12
will have a positive impact on our world inspiring,” declared Principal Casey Bowe. A
around them through their innovative ideas big thank you to Blake Burgess, Lynn Packard, COST: Before April 30: $598 per person
and problem-solving skills.” and Stacy Lesmeister for their incredible After April 30: $698 per person
The award, sponsored by the National Computer Science guidance and mentorship. This event held at Hamline University’s Saint Paul campus
Center for Women & Information Technol- Go, Bulldogs!”
ogy (NCWIT), the Award for Aspirations in
Computing (AiC), honors women in grades Use the QR code at right, or go to:
9 through 12 who are active and interested www.cedarburg.k12.wi.us www.hamline.edu/academics/undergraduate/physics/
in computing and technology and encourages high-school-events/young-physicist-camp