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) 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.



We are excited to share we are part of the GET Cities expansion to the DC metro area through Break ThroughTech. Learn more here https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/breakthroughtech

We are still accepting applications for our 2021 summer programs. Our I4C Summer Academy offers our summer programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. To learn more about our summer programs, visit: https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/outreach#camps or view our Fact Sheet: https://go.umd.edu/I4C_SumAc21FactSheet Best consideration dates are fast approaching. I4C Summer Academy Need-based Scholarships are available. 

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. 

Best,

I4C Staff

International Women's Day | March 8th

In honor of Women's History Month, check out these resources. 



International Women's Day Event Search click here



Women in Technology Kahoot Game 1
Women in Technology Kahoot Game 2



Here is a slide deck that includes our Director, Dr. Jan Plane and other resources

We are partnering with UMD current student members of Associatiation of Women in Computing, Women In Cybersecurity, other student organizations and women in industry for our Navigate CS event for high school students on March 13th. Save the Date!

For more information about Navigate CS see flyer below.
 

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 at 4:00PM-5:00PM.
Space is limited!
Register at: https://go.umd.edu/I4C_HSworksRegister

Upcoming Workshop Series:
UI/UX Design + WebDev I, II, III
Data Science + Python I, II, III
CS + Me



 

Rise Up 4 CS+ @ UMD

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 Computer Science Principals!***

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 Run the World Virtual 93 Minute Movement Challenge
Everyone welcome! 

Learn more!

This FREE virtual, community-building event honors Jeanette Epps (M.S. ‘94, Ph.D. ‘00), who in 2021 will become the first African-American woman to join an International Space Station Crew. The International Space Station orbits the earth roughly every 93 minutes. Therefore, we challenge participants to complete 93 minutes of movement during Women's History Month in March. Any activity counts — walking, biking, swimming, running, hiking — whatever makes them feel empowered, encouraged, and strong!



WIE Change the World: An Introduction to Engineering
Rising 9th - 12th graders

Learn more!
This virtual program is geared toward high school-aged women who are considering majoring in engineering and potentially pursuing it as a career.  This week-long virtual program will introduce participants to the various disciplines of engineering through engaging lessons and lectures, hands-on activities, and conversations with faculty, staff, and students in the Clark School of Engineering.


How Can Data Predict What is Next?
Rising 9th - 12th graders  

Learn more!
Are you interested in how data can predict "what's next", create compelling arguments, or guide our actions and decisions? Then this summer experience might be for you! Data science demonstrates how we use data to characterize, visualize, and operationalize our decision-making processes . Modeling and analyzing data form the foundation of policies you are affected by, public planning you interact with, how economies operate, and more.


To learn more and register, visit: WIE Programs!
 

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!   

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!