Founded by junior Computer Science major Nishu Shrestha, Girls Who Code is a new RSO on campus designed to empower and uplift female and nonbinary students in the computer science field.

“Our vision is to empower young women to embrace technology confidently and recognize their potential in high-paying, impactful careers,” Shrestha said. “Our chapter isn’t about coding–it’s about creating a supportive environment where girls can learn, share ideas and grow together.”

During the organization’s induction meeting, they announced the new board members and discussed upcoming events.

The RSO plans to host its first general meeting during the second week of November, featuring a guest speaker who will offer insights into the tech industry. Members will also organize workshops to teach high school students the basics of programming and HTML. Similarly, the organization is collaborating with the Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf to introduce coding and STEM fundamentals to young girls.

“By offering workshops, coding sessions and opportunities to connect with industry professionals, we aim to inspire and equip future women leaders in tech,” Shrestha said. “Together, we’re breaking barriers, one line of code at a time.”

The advisor for Girls Who Code, Prasanthi Sreekumari, shared her reasonings for joining the movement.

“I support and guide the organization in creating a welcoming space for female and nonbinary students to learn and grow in computer science,” Sreekumari said. “My goal is to ensure that they have the resources they need to succeed and inspire them to pursue impactful careers in technology.”