To whom it may concern: I'm thrilled to recommend Hannah Dobkin for a Georgia Engineering Foundation scholarship. I was lucky enough to teach Hannah in the nationally recognized Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program this past summer and I have not doubt she is a good fit for your foundation. The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program is an intense two-week computer engineering camp in which hundreds of high school students learn to code from Scratch. This year our program went virtual for the first time to teach the girls front and back-end web development skills. In two weeks, they spent over 80 hours learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with extensive hands-on projects. They also learned soft skills like networking, teamwork, and public speaking. After six years of working with Girls Who Code, and after teaching this virtual program six times this summer, I can say Hannah stood out to me in a number of ways. Throughout the program she showed a unique combination of natural talent and unbridled determination. Her creativity, critical thinking skills, and tenacious approach to problem-solving were evident in every project she completed. Even though the days were long, and virtual programming requires a lot of energy, Hannah often put in extra effort to stay after class, come to office hours, and improve her projects even after they had met our standards. I was astounded by her eagerness to receive feedback and her commitment to personal and academic growth. The program culminates with a week-long, student designed website that highlights a cause or issue each student cares about. Hannah worked with a partner to create a website that highlights the possible dangers of GMOS, in addition to the possible benefits. She showed enthusiasm for understanding the complexities inherent in technical breakthroughs with a focus on how people and communities are affected by those breakthroughs. She earned rave reviews from both the teaching staff and her student partner for her hard work and compassion. Last but not least, a program like Girls Who Code relies heavily on our ability to create a sense of community in the classroom. That can be a challenge in a virtual classroom but students like Hannah make it so much easier. She was open to speaking up but also constantly encouraging her classmates to enter the conversation. She went out of her way to give positive feedback for other students' projects so everyone felt included. My sincere hope is that she will follow through with a career in engineering as I think her empathy and inclusivity are desperately needed. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if there are any further questions. Sincerely, Sonny Nowak GWC Senior Site Lead - Northeast (716) 430 - 3009
To whom it may concern: I'm thrilled to recommend Hannah Dobkin for a Georgia Engineering Foundation scholarship. I was lucky enough to teach Hannah in the nationally recognized Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program this past summer and I have not doubt she is a good fit for your foundation. The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program is an intense two-week computer engineering camp in which hundreds of high school students learn to code from Scratch. This year our program went virtual for the first time to teach the girls front and back-end web development skills. In two weeks, they spent over 80 hours learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with extensive hands-on projects. They also learned soft skills like networking, teamwork, and public speaking. After six years of working with Girls Who Code, and after teaching this virtual program six times this summer, I can say Hannah stood out to me in a number of ways. Throughout the program she showed a unique combination of natural talent and unbridled determination. Her creativity, critical thinking skills, and tenacious approach to problem-solving were evident in every project she completed. Even though the days were long, and virtual programming requires a lot of energy, Hannah often put in extra effort to stay after class, come to office hours, and improve her projects even after they had met our standards. I was astounded by her eagerness to receive feedback and her commitment to personal and academic growth. The program culminates with a week-long, student designed website that highlights a cause or issue each student cares about. Hannah worked with a partner to create a website that highlights the possible dangers of GMOS, in addition to the possible benefits. She showed enthusiasm for understanding the complexities inherent in technical breakthroughs with a focus on how people and communities are affected by those breakthroughs. She earned rave reviews from both the teaching staff and her student partner for her hard work and compassion. Last but not least, a program like Girls Who Code relies heavily on our ability to create a sense of community in the classroom. That can be a challenge in a virtual classroom but students like Hannah make it so much easier. She was open to speaking up but also constantly encouraging her classmates to enter the conversation. She went out of her way to give positive feedback for other students' projects so everyone felt included. My sincere hope is that she will follow through with a career in engineering as I think her empathy and inclusivity are desperately needed. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if there are any further questions. Sincerely, Sonny Nowak GWC Senior Site Lead - Northeast (716) 430 - 3009
To whom it may concern: I'm thrilled to recommend Hannah Dobkin for a Georgia Engineering Foundation scholarship. I was lucky enough to teach Hannah in the nationally recognized Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program this past summer and I have not doubt she is a good fit for your foundation. The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program is an intense two-week computer engineering camp in which hundreds of high school students learn to code from Scratch. This year our program went virtual for the first time to teach the girls front and back-end web development skills. In two weeks, they spent over 80 hours learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with extensive hands-on projects. They also learned soft skills like networking, teamwork, and public speaking. After six years of working with Girls Who Code, and after teaching this virtual program six times this summer, I can say Hannah stood out to me in a number of ways. Throughout the program she showed a unique combination of natural talent and unbridled determination. Her creativity, critical thinking skills, and tenacious approach to problem-solving were evident in every project she completed. Even though the days were long, and virtual programming requires a lot of energy, Hannah often put in extra effort to stay after class, come to office hours, and improve her projects even after they had met our standards. I was astounded by her eagerness to receive feedback and her commitment to personal and academic growth. The program culminates with a week-long, student designed website that highlights a cause or issue each student cares about. Hannah worked with a partner to create a website that highlights the possible dangers of GMOS, in addition to the possible benefits. She showed enthusiasm for understanding the complexities inherent in technical breakthroughs with a focus on how people and communities are affected by those breakthroughs. She earned rave reviews from both the teaching staff and her student partner for her hard work and compassion. Last but not least, a program like Girls Who Code relies heavily on our ability to create a sense of community in the classroom. That can be a challenge in a virtual classroom but students like Hannah make it so much easier. She was open to speaking up but also constantly encouraging her classmates to enter the conversation. She went out of her way to give positive feedback for other students' projects so everyone felt included. My sincere hope is that she will follow through with a career in engineering as I think her empathy and inclusivity are desperately needed. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if there are any further questions. Sincerely, Sonny Nowak GWC Senior Site Lead - Northeast (716) 430 - 3009