Kristal Stewart

Computer Science Student

codingLanguages("Java", "Rust", "JavaScript", "Python", "HTML/CSS");

Timeline

Rust Software Development Intern at SolarSPELL (2025-Present)

Improving web performance to increase access to information in developing countries. Strengthening adaptability skills by learning to program in Rust on the spot. Gaining exposure to SQL databases to load thousands of library content files to web app.

'Girls Who Code Makes Waves' written on the backs of a group of girls' shirts.

Girls Who Code Club President (2024-2025)

Led club meetings to motivate girls in grades 9-12 to pursue careers in tech. Prepared the curriculum for the coding lessons held at each meeting. Hosted coding bootcamps at a local library and offered other volunteer opportunities to encourage girls of varying levels of experience to use their coding skills to benefit their community.

National Cyber Scholarship Finalist (2024)

For having demonstrated a strong skillset in Cybersecurity concepts, including Linux and cryptography, through CyberStart America during 2023-2024.

A 4th-grade girl creating a wireframe to help plan her website.

Frye Elementary Girls Who Code Club Founder & Volunteer (2023-2025)

Collaborated with the principal of a local Title 1 elementary school to start the school's first Girls Who Code club. Organized and led the coding lessons at each meeting. Motivated girls from underrepresented ethnic groups in STEM to continue pursuing their curiosity in computer science.

National Center for Women in Technology's Aspirations in Computing: Regional Affiliate Award Winner (2023)

For having exemplified my passion for computer science, establishing its importance in my future endeavors, and demonstrating creativity in problem-solving using computing concepts.

Kristal assisting a 9 year-old girl with the code for her website.

Photograph by David Minton.

Girls Who Code: Coding Bootcamps Volunteer (2022-2025)

Volunteered to plan lessons and teach elementary/middle school girls in my community how to code using Scratch, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Python.