Iribe Initiative for Inclusion & Diversity in Computing

The Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing (I4C) and the Maryland Center for Women in Computing (MCWIC). We have a lot of great programs, workshops, and events in store this month. In this month's newsletter, you will find the latest updates about our outreach workshops, programs, and events. We always strive to offer unique and engaging high quality programming for our K-12 community. In honor of Black History Month we are partnering with members of Code: Black for a special event for high school students on February 20th. Save the Date!

This year we are excited to introduce our Iribe Initiative 2021 Summer Academy. The Summer Academy offers our summer programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. This new structure will better support all of our families and most of all our students as they prepare for their future in computing degrees and careers. To learn more, visit: https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/outreach#camps

As a reminder, due to the effects of COVID-19 all of our programs for Spring and Summer 2021 will be offered in a virtual learning environment. 

If you are interested in learning more about our K-12 Outreach Programs, Summer Academy, or have an outreach request please complete the forms at the links below:

K-12 Outreach Programs Interest Form: https://go.umd.edu/I4C_OutreachInterest
2021 Summer Academy Interest Form: https://go.umd.edu/I4C_SummerAcademy
K-12 Outreach Request Form: https://go.umd.edu/I4C_K12OutreachRequest

2021 Summer Academy Applications are Open!

Workshops Wednesdays

Our new workshops series for all high school students explores computing concepts in programming languages, cybersecurity, web design, data science, and careers. This spring we've provided a dynamic virtual experience for all high school students while engaging in discussions, exercises, and activities in real world situations. We added new content related to college prep. Join us every Wednesdays starting February 3rd at 4:00PM-5:00PM.
Space is limited!
Register at: https://go.umd.edu/I4C_HSworksRegister

Upcoming February Workshop Series:
Intro to Computer Science I & II
Cybersecurity + X I & II



 

Creative Computing Program 
Are you looking for an enrichment program designed to provide all students, in grades 4-8, experiences with computing concepts?

***UPDATE: New start dates below!***

Best Consideration Date: February 3rd
Register at: https://go.umd.edu/I4C_CreativeComputingRegistration
 

Are you taking AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) and need help with MIT App Inventor, JavaScript, Python, or other programing languages? Or are you taking AP Computer Science A (AP CSA) and need to deepen your knowledge of the Java programming language? Join the Rise Up 4 CS+ program (RU4CS) at UMD.

***UPDATE: Starting Spring 2021 we are accepting students enrolled in AP CSP!***

RU4CS is for all high school students including those who identify as women, Black, Latinx, or American Indian, enrolled in either AP CSA (Java) or AP CSP during the 2020-2021 school year. 

We accept new students to our program on a rolling basis.

Register Today: https://go.umd.edu/I4C_RiseUp4CS_Registration 



 

The Women in Engineering Program in the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland is pleased to introduce:
 

WIE Engineering Lunch Bunch
(virtual programming)

Geared toward middle school-aged girls, we will talk about engineering and share stories, ideas, and goals for the future! Attendees are welcome and encouraged to bring lunch, meet new friends, and chat!   

As a high school sophomore or junior, you and your family are invited to Discover Maryland on Monday, February 15, 2021! During this virtual event, you'll learn all about our admission process, have the opportunity to chat with current students, take a virtual tour of campus, and explore the exciting opportunities in and beyond the UMD classroom. Plus, representatives from all of our schools and colleges will be available to discuss our academic programs with you. Registration is required.


https://www.admissions.umd.edu/visit/discover-maryland-registration

For more information contact:
Ms. Eden M. Garosi, Class of 1996
Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions Counseling and Recruitment
egarosi@umd.edu

 

Learn more about the Computer Science at the University of Maryland in a 50 minute information session from an academic advisor with opportunity for a Q&A session with current Computer Science students. For the Spring 2021 semester, information sessions will be held virtually in Zoom.

Prospective Student Workshops will be held on the following dates and times:
Please note: All times listed are in EST/EDT

Register Now!

Amazon Future Engineers Scholarship

Win $40,000 for college and a paid programming internship at Amazon.

Learn more about eligibility and other requirements at: 
https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarship

Application Deadline: February 18, 2021