Iribe Initiative for Inclusion & Diversity in Computing

Welcome back to another year with 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 stored for you starting February 1st. In this month's newsletter, you will find the latest updates about our Spring Outreach workshops, programs, and 2021 Summer Academy. We always strive to offer unique and engaging high quality programming for our K-12 community.

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

If you are interested in learning more about our K-12 Outreach Programs and Summer Academy please complete the interest 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

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 have added new content related 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 Workshop Series:
Intro to Computer Science I & II
Cybersecurity + X I & II
UI/UX + Web Dev
Python + Data Science I & II
CS & Me


 

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

Join us weekly starting February 1st

Register by January 22nd at: https://go.umd.edu/I4C_CreativeComputingRegistration

*College Park Academy students use this link to register: https://collegeparkacademy.net/index.php/stem/

Are you taking AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) and need help developing your program for the creative task? 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.

RU4CS is for high school students who identify as a woman or non-binary enrolled in either AP CSA (Java) or AP CSP during the 2020-2021 school year.
Participants have access to...

access to an online book 
one-on-one tutoring sessions
one-on-one project development sessions 
live interactive lessons taught by current UMD Computer Science students
cummunity building events & activities 

All RU4CS students who complete the program, participate in the research study, and submit their AP CSA or AP CSP scores by July 31, 2021 will receive up to $75 in a gift card. We accept new students to our program on a rolling basis.

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



 

Become a Scientific Terrapin 

Sunday, January 31 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Learn about majors offered by the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences and hear from current science majors. Our areas of study: Astronomy, Atmospheric & Oceanic Science, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Immersive Media Design, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, Pre-Pharmacy, and Physics. 

Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/94146474783

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

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

2021 Summer Academy Interest Form: 
https://go.umd.edu/I4C_SummerAcademy

For more information and updates visit: 
https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/outreach#camps