Kathryn Hodge

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I am a software engineer with over 8 years of experience in designing, developing, and…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Hour of Code Local Organizer

    Hour of Code at Vassar College

    - 2 months

    Education

    Organized Vassar College's inaugural Hour of Code Event. Led a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics.

  • Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart Graphic

    Yearbook Editor

    Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart

    - 2 years 1 month

    Managed publication's content and quality including the overall design and look of the yearbook, developed yearbook theme, compiled ladder diagram, managed staff of peers, and edited all pages and proofs. Conducted interviews, secured quotes, established background for stories and or photo captions, took photos, and completed assigned page spreads.

Honors & Awards

  • Quip Diversity Scholarship

    Quip

    Awarded to a student who is currently enrolled as an undergraduate student, has demonstrated an interest in computer science, and is part of a population that has been historically underrepresented in STEM. More about the scholarship: (https://quip.com/blog/scholarship)

  • Tapia Scholarship

    Tapia Conference | Fidelity Investments

    The Tapia Conference provides scholarships for students (undergraduate/graduate), post-docs and a limited number for faculty. To support the conference's goals of celebrating diversity in computing, scholarships are evaluated by the applicant’s level of accomplishment in computer science and the overall strength of the application and written essay. Scholarships include conference registration, meals during the conference, hotel accommodations, and a reimbursable travel stipend.

  • NCWIT Collegiate Award (Honorable Mention)

    NCWIT

    The NCWIT Collegiate Award, sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Qualcomm, honors the outstanding technical accomplishments of college women of any year of study. The Award recognizes technical projects that demonstrate a high level of creativity and potential societal impact. Awarded for my "30 Days of Code" project (http://bit.ly/1ZD8CcG).

  • Academic Enrichment Scholarship

    Vassar College

    Travel grant from Vassar's Academic Enrichment Fund to attend WECode (http://www.wecodeharvard.com/), the largest student-run Women in Computer Science conference. Includes empowering keynotes, intimate workshops, and networking opportunities with industry leaders from top tech companies.

  • Fall 2015 "Hard Work Harry"

    Yik Yak

    Hard work trumps everything - awarded to up to ten (out of 625+) campus reps who have put in the time and prioritized Yik Yak in their lives.

  • Fall 2015 Best Overall Photos

    Yik Yak

    This award is given to up to ten (out of 625+) campus reps who have captured the best overall pictures showcasing the Yik Yak brand. Photos might be awesome YikYak mask photos or of students holding merchandise from campus tabling events.

  • Tananbaum Fellowship (Tananbaum Family Leadership Program for Work and Development)

    Vassar College

    Awarded to a junior at Vassar College who has (1) a clear connection between his/her immediate career goals and future professional goals; (2) a record of constructive endeavors, both on campus and during previous summers and other extended breaks; (3) evidence of motivation, resourcefulness, maturity and the ability to take initiative; and (4) demonstrated academic commitment and accomplishment. Selected out of 125+ applicants to receive internship search guidance, personalized career…

    Awarded to a junior at Vassar College who has (1) a clear connection between his/her immediate career goals and future professional goals; (2) a record of constructive endeavors, both on campus and during previous summers and other extended breaks; (3) evidence of motivation, resourcefulness, maturity and the ability to take initiative; and (4) demonstrated academic commitment and accomplishment. Selected out of 125+ applicants to receive internship search guidance, personalized career coaching, and mentoring along with $5,000.

  • Grace Hopper Scholar

    National Science Foundation | Sponsor of the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing

    Scholarship grant to attend the 2015 Grace Hopper Celebration, the world’s largest technical conference for women in computing, in Houston, TX. Includes conference registration, a prepaid meal card, flight arrangements, and hotel accommodations. (21% acceptance rate)

  • Saint Michael's College Book Award for Academic Achievement and Social Conscience

    Saint Michael's College

    Scholarship that highlights individuals who exhibit the characteristics of an ideal Saint Michael's student. Awarded to a student who has strong academic achievements and shows a sustained and sincere commitment to community service, issues of peace and justice, and concern for others.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • Vassar Hackers

    Founder, President

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    Vassar Hackers is a student-run on-campus group that organizes trips to hackathons both in NYC and beyond. At hackathons, students spend the weekend coming up with ideas, creating a product, and pitching it to employees at top companies building skills necessary for a career in the tech industry. Vassar Hackers also organizes trips to other tech events and career fairs in the area to provide students with more networking opportunities outside of Vassar.

  • Vassar Women in Tech

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    Vassar Women in Tech is for all women & gender non-conforming individuals studying or interested in tech at Vassar College. Helps students prepare for technical interviews, learn about different career opportunities, and make personal websites.

  • VC++ Student Developers

    Co-Founder

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    Created a student organization where designers, programmers, and entrepreneurs come together to make things they are passionate about. Provides Vassar’s programmers the practical skills necessary to thrive in the tech industry. Responsible for leading multiple projects, including websites, mobile apps, and games. Specializes in working with several small groups to create iOS applications for the student community.

  • Vassar College Television (VCTV)

    Director of Pre-Production

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    Coordinate the activities of Series Writers and Series Producers for Vassar's student-led film production group. Specifically responsible for facilitating discussions among the members of the Writers and Producers Department, assembling production schedule, securing locations and props, and maintaining actors’ schedules.

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