Sharon Lin
Sharon Lin (born November 14, 1998)[1] is a Chinese-American high school entrepreneur.
Background
Lin lives in New York City,[2] where she currently attends Stuyvesant High School as a senior. She founded the StuyHacks high school hackathon and BitxBit Camp, a non-profit focused providing computer science opportunities to girls from marginalized backgrounds.[3][4]
Awards
Lin was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change[5][6][7] for her work in developing computer science programs for marginalized girls.[8]
She was also awarded by the CE Week "10 Under 20: Young Innovators to Watch" Awards[9] for creating a student-run inclusive platform for students interested in STEM and technology.
References
- ^ "Amazon Author: Sharon Lin". Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "10 Under 20: Young Innovators to Watch Gives Young Geeks a Boost when they Need It Most". July 7, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "Interview with Sharon Lin, Winner, White House Champions of Change". October 8, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "New York's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 21st Annual National Awards Program". February 9, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ Hinton, Marva (September 30, 2016). "President Honors After-School Providers for Work With Underserved Girls." Education Week.
- ^ The White House (September 27, 2016). "Extracurricular Enrichment for Marginalized Girls." The White House.
- ^ Grossman, Ilya (October 4, 2016). "White House to recognize “Champions of Change” for Extracurricular Enrichment for Marginalized Girls and Girls of Color." DCW50.
- ^ Fussell, Sidney (October 5, 2016). "This 17-year-old is helping low-income students learn to code." Fusion.
- ^ "Meet The Winners Of The 2nd Annual New York City "10 Under 20: Young Innovators to Watch" Awards". June 20, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.