Girls Solve IT

Girls Solve-IT, Powered by Ford

Solve the quests:

Work together in small teams to complete the educational tech quests using the BirdBrain Technologies Finch 2.0 robot.

During the course of the competition, students will learn to code the Finch 2.0 robot by having their robot complete a series of Quests. Each team will receive a kit containing their own robot as well as any materials needed to complete the competition. Robots must be returned to MCWT at the end of the competition.

Teams that complete all quests on time will compete to win cash prizes.
No prior experience necessary!

Educate, engage, empower…win!

Complete all quests to qualify for the final round.

Celebrate with the other winning teams.

Winning teams get cash prizes!

Cost to participate: $50/team

Application dates: Friday, December 1, 2023 – Sunday, February 9, 2024

2022 & 2023 winning teams included:

2022 1^st Place – Team Ereh Yeager: Natalliya Griffith, Nalah Stafford, LeAjah Turner, Nylah Williams and Mariyah Wright with coach Rebecca Domegan from Ypsilanti, MI.
2022 2^nd Place – Team Saline E-Bots: Quinn Myers, Alisha Sachdeva and Julia Straw with coach Chris Myers from Saline, MI.
2022 3^rd Place – Team Misty Pearl Mermaids: Samantha Hernandez Ho, Isabel Kridner and Eloise Meinhart with coach Ivette Hernandez from Canton, MI.
2023 1^st Place – Team Saline E-Bots: Layla Aideeb, Quinn Myers, Alisha Sachdeva, Julia Straw with coaches Chris and Julia Myers from Saline, MI.
2023 2^nd Place – Team JAES: Tzong-Wen Cheng, Emily Ku, Sophie Lai, Josephine Lin, Anna Liu with coach Fang Wu from Ann Arbor, MI.
2023 3^rd Place – Team Coral Captains: Sara Haaseth, Mara Laibly, Elizabeth Linton with coach Rebecca Linton from Brighton, MI.

Search #GirlsSolveIT or #FordGirlsinSTEM on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to see photos and videos from previous competing teams.

Read the 2022 full story here.

Read the 2023 full story here.

Girls Solve-IT Powered by Ford, is a state-wide technology competition for Michigan girls in grades 4 – 8. The students work together in teams that are given tech quests to complete, which qualify them for the final round and potential cash prizes.

Success stories

Meet Vanette Hill, a powerhouse IT manager at BCBSM breaking barriers in the tech world. Benefiting from the support of MCWT, she has risen from participant to lead of our ELEVATE cohort program.

We hope you’ll feel inspired by Vanette’s experience and the history our organization is making as we inspire and grow women in tech.

Vanette Hill

MCWT scholar Mariam Mahmoud shares her journey to success with her MCWT mentor match. All MCWT scholarship recipient are partnered with a mentor to guide and support them throughout their college career. To learn more about Mariam’s story, keep reading.

Mariam Mahmoud

Friends of MCWT Scholarship Recipient, Chelsea Carter shares her personal story of how MCWT fueled her passion for technology. Carter’s story serves as a prime example of how the MCWT lifecycle continues. To learn more about Chelsea’s journey, keep reading.

Chelsea Carter

Fay Ghoujeghi’s learning journey of professional development with MCWT has reached new heights. As an MCWT member, Ghoujeghi had an opportunity to experience a 6-month scholarship program. To learn more about Fay’s journey, keep reading.

Fay Ghoujeghi

Angela Matta shares her story on how her engagement with MCWT has led to scholarship and internship opportunities. Throughout the years of her involvement, MCWT has been the spark of Matta’s interest in computer science. To learn more about Angela’s story, click the button below.

Angela Matta

MCWT multi-year scholar, Himaja Motheram shares her personal story on how the GET-IT programs made an impact on her interest in technology. Throughout her course of the program, she grew closer to a community of girls who were just as eager to learn and engage as she was. To learn more about Himaja’s journey, click the button below.

Himaja Motheram

Taking scholars to the next level in their tech career is apart of MCWT’s goal to continue the lifecycle of girls and women in technology throughout Michigan. Take a moment to read this success story on Vonnita Jones, a former MCWT Scholarship recipient who was able to stay connected and engaged with MCWT on a career level.

Vonnita Jones

MCWT Scholar, Jenna Sultes shares her success story on how she has been able to grow into the MCWT community and continue her engagement as a former scholarship recipient.

Jenna Sultes

Learn more about the impact MCWT’s Ignite! Mentoring had on Tatiana Duggan. This connection has led Tatianna to accomplishing her goals and sharing her success story with MCWT and other young girls in tech.

Tatiana Duggan

Arial Magyar shares her story on how MCWT’s high school GET-IT program fostered her interest in design, coding, and programming, as well as how her skillset in technology has.

Arial Magyar

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