Miss Hall's School Teacher Honored

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Miss Hall's School announces that Christopher Himes, the school's director of engineering and technology innovation/STEAM coordinator has been recognized as an honorable mention recipient of the 2017 NCWIT Educator Award for Aspirations in Computing.

Presented by the National Center for Women & Information Technology, the Educator Award is conferred upon educators who have demonstrated a commitment to encouraging young women's aspirations in computing. The NCWIT, located at the University of Colorado Boulder, seeks to increase the meaningful participation of women in the influential field of computing, particularly in terms of innovation and development.

In presenting the award, the organization noted: "Young women represent a promising source of technical talent, yet are woefully underrepresented in computing. Great teachers are one of the most important factors in inspiring young women to engage with technology in meaningful ways and pursue technical careers. We thank you for all you have done to make computing a reality and we look forward to seeing your students among our award applicants and recipients for years to come."

Himes joined MHS in July and oversees the school's new Department of Engineering and Technology Innovation, and he directs the MHS STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) initiative. Both programs are based in the Grace Murray Hopper Innovation Lab in Linn Hall, the school's new interdisciplinary academic building.

"Dr. Himes has been a wonderful addition to the MHS faculty, and we are thrilled to see him recognized," said Head of School Julia Heaton. "He is an engaging and innovative teacher who is deeply committed to girls' leadership and inspiring young women to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, and engineering. Even students who are not taking classes with Dr. Himes have found their way to the Hopper Lab, inspired by his passion and enthusiasm for teaching STEAM. This recognition is well-deserved."

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