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Any female who wants to pursue a technology career has it made. Females in technology are highly sought after since they are so outnumbered by their male counterparts.
One talented female pursuing technology is Michelle McCarthy of Commerce, a junior at Mercy High School and one of my daughter's good friends. She recently won first place in a contest designed to get more women interested in Science and Technology.
Michelle won the contest by designing a website called Girls in Technology. This website focuses on giving advice, tips in information technology, and links for high school girls about courses, college, and careers.
The contest was sponsored by Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation. This group is dedicated to correcting the growing gender disparity gap in the technology fields.
It took Michelle over two months to design and write her website, and she beat out over 50 other entries.
Contestants were judged on their creativity, verbal presentations, overall quality, and professionalism. Prize amounts and winners' sites will be featured on the MCWT web site throughout the coming year.
Since winning the contest, Michelle has been featured in the Detroit Free Press, Farmington Observer, Great Lakes IT Report, and on WJR AM 760 talking about her tech experiences and urging girls to dive into technology. She was invited back to WJR to be a part of an upcoming "Teens Into Technology" show.
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