Fred Hutch Girls Who Code Fall 2026 Application

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Fred Hutch Girls Who Code Fall 2026 Application
Curious about coding? Check out Fred Hutch Girls Who Code!

Fred Hutch Girls Who Code is a club that will teach you the core concepts of coding, while building confidence and community. No prior experience coding is needed! Whether you've never written a line of code or you're ready for a challenge, you’re welcome here.

This fall, the Fred Hutch Girls Who Code club will be held in-person for 8 weeks at the Fred Hutch starting October 27th, 2026. Each session will be kept small (maximum 10-15 students) to facilitate group work. This session, we will be working in small groups to explore bioinformatics. You'll work in small groups with other students, learning Python by solving real computational biology problems. Along the way, you'll get to know mentors with diverse career tracks including computational biology, tech industry, scientific journalism, and more. The group will discuss important topics like gender parity and AI ethics, and will be provided with lots of local resources available to high schoolers to support your academic journey.

You are eligible to join us if you:
- Are in high school (the program is typically the best fit for sophomores and juniors, but applications are also welcome from seniors)
- Are interested in learning about coding, computational biology, and bioinformatics
- Are available Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 pm October 27, 2026 – December 15, 2026 for in-person sessions at Fred Hutch (you can ride the bus for free with your school ID or you can request a youth ORCA card).
Apply by Oct 23 to be guaranteed review. After this date, the applications will stay open through the second week of the program or until spots are filled. We look forward to meeting you!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email at girlswhocode@fredhutch.org

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Do you identify as being part of a group historically underrepresented in biomedical research?
Do you qualify for free and reduced meals at your school?
Did you grow up in one of the following areas: a) a U.S. rural area or b) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-designated Low-Income and Health Professional Shortage Areas. See this link for information about these areas.
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What is the highest degree any one of your parents/guardians has earned?
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Was the degree earned inside the US or outside the US?
Do you need/want any particular accommodations (i.e. an interpreter, etc.)? (Note: we will be in a computer lab so a computer will be provided)
Will you be able to attend club meetings in person at Fred Hutch on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm (PST) from October 27 to December 15, 2026?
Which days will you be unavailable?
I'm able to make it to Fred Hutch campus on Tuesdays by 4:30pm during the time frame listed above. (Note: You can ride public transit for free through the Youth Orca Card program, even if you don't have a bus pass)
Do you need a bus pass from the program?
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What other foods are you allergic to/have intolerance for that are not listed above? (Optional)
How did you hear about Fred Hutch Girls Who Code club? Check all that apply:
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What is something you are hoping to learn about while participating in Girls Who Code?
Tell us about a time you committed to something where you decided to follow through even though it would have been easier to quit. (5-7 sentences)
Tell us about any coding experience you have had. No coding experience is necessary or required, we are just trying to get a sense of where everyone is starting. (1-2 sentences about any classes, projects, languages, etc.)
Have you participated in any other clubs? Tell us about it.
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