Empowering girls to unlock their potential through computer science.
Premier STEM program for girls using a proven pedagogical approach
Founded by a female Stanford computer science graduate and former university lecturer, Building Bytes specializes in teaching computer science to K-12 girls through personalized, project-based mentorship.
We teach girls how to code in a way that is accessible and is based on their interests, not the other way around. Whether your daughter is just starting to learn Scratch or whether she wants to delve into the complexities of machine learning, we will curate a project-based curriculum tailored to her interests.
Learn About the Solar System
Project by Emma B.
Design a Playground
Project by Evelyn S.
Deep Dive into Cybersecurity
Research Project by Sloan C.
meet the founder
Ayelet Drazen
During my time as a student, I noticed that there were very few girls in most of my computer science classes. Though I loved coding, I was often discouraged by the absence of other girls in the field. I decided I wanted to help change that. By starting Building Bytes, my goal is to provide all students with the opportunity to fall in love with coding!
Here's more about me:
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MS in Computer Science from Stanford University​
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Lecturer at Stanford University AY 2022-2023
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5 years of computer science teaching experience
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Leadership in teaching initiatives to increase STEM accessibility through National Education Equity Lab
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Current Google software engineer working in cybersecurity