Dunbar High School Leads Southwest Florida in NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Honors
Dunbar High School has achieved extraordinary recognition in the 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Awards – Southwest Florida Region. Dunbar students earned an exceptional number of distinctions across all categories — including multiple SWFL Affiliate Winners, Honorable Mentions, Rising Stars, and a prestigious National Award Winner. Out of 36 total regional honorees, Dunbar High School secured 13 recognitions, reinforcing the strength of its STEM pathways and commitment to advancing young women in computing. This collective achievement positions Dunbar as a regional leader in cultivating the next generation of technology innovators.
National & SWFL Affiliate Winner
SWFL Affiliate Winners
- Isabella Fowler
- Deetya Gogineni
- Shourigna Madishetty
- Guadalupe Nato-Ocampo
- Missel Isaac
- Emma Smock
- Meiya Zhang
SWFL Affiliate Honorable Mentions
- Ashleigh Green
- Farjana Hera
SWFL Affiliate Rising Stars
- Aditi Chaudhari
- Amia Louisme
- Kadence Trask
A Historic Showing for Dunbar High School with representation across every recognition tier — including the only National Winner from SWFL— underscores the school’s strategic investment in high-demand, high-skill technology pathways that consistently celebrate the accomplishments of the young women enrolled in these programs.
The results reflect:
- A rigorous computer science and engineering curriculum
- Industry-aligned certifications and advanced coursework
- Mentorship-driven student leadership
- A culture that actively promotes inclusion and access in STEM
The students, along with their mentors, will be formally celebrated at the Southwest Florida Regional Awards Ceremony on May 3, 2026 at Florida SouthWestern State College, Fort Myers.
Dunbar High School congratulates these outstanding scholars for their excellence, leadership, and commitment to shaping the future of computing in Southwest Florida and beyond.