It's Computer Science Education week!

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Happy holidays from the Iribe Initiative for Diversity and Inclusion in Computing!

As the year winds down, we are celebrating Computer Science Education Week, sharing scholarship opportunities, and more!

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Get Involved

Join us at this year's CompSciConnect Winter Showcase on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2 PM in the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering Building at the University of Maryland. At this event, our students demonstrate and present their fall projects ranging in websites, 3D game design, apps, and more! There will be refreshments and a celebration to acknowledge our CSC Terps 3-year accomplishment.

Learn More About CompsciConnect: Connect: https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/outreach/csc

RSVP for Current CompSciConnect Participants & Families:
https://go.umd.edu/cscsrsvp23

RSVP for Non-CompSciConnect Guests:
https://go.umd.edu/cscguest23

Summer Academy applications open in January 2024!

If you are interested in attending camp this summer please fill out our interest form for early access to our application this winter: https://go.umd.edu/sum24-interest

For more information, check out our website: https://inclusion.cs.umd.edu/outreach#camps

Computer Science Education Week

Computer Science Education Week is quickly approaching! Learn about computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners in the field.

Coding education resources for deaf students:
https://www.deafkidscode.org

Coding education resources for blind/visually impaired students
Minecraft Estate Escape
Long Live Wakanda
Quorum Coding Activities

Anyone anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event and enjoy any of a number of fun, engaging, and educational projects which are available in several languages. Learn more about how to plan an Hour of Code.

Looking to go beyond an hour?
Check out local classes and online tutorials here.

Upcoming STEM Events

In celebration of Computer Science Education Week PGCPS we will be hosting their annual PGCPS Level Up with Code Virtual Family Event for parents and students. Parents and students will be able to participate in an Hour of Code activity to learn more about computer science education. This event will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Register Here: bit.ly/PGCPSlevelup2023

We are currently accepting applications for a free online mentorship program for women of color who are taking an Advanced Placement Computer Science A course (CSA or CSP) during the 2023-2024 school year.

We offer free remote help sessions led by undergraduate students from the University of Michigan.

Click here to apply!

The Prodigy Program provides middle and high school youth opportunities to learn Web Development, Game Development, Python, Data Science, and CyberSecurity after school while working on projects with industry professionals that benefit our city and community.

Register at: https://www.codeintheschools.org/sy24
For more information, visit: https://www.codeintheschools.org/prodigy-program

Awards, Scholarships, & Other Opportunities

You can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000 toward an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon!

Learn more and apply: www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships

Applications close December 14th @4:00 PM

CSTA has opened applications for the 2023-2024 Cutler-Bell Prize, which looks to recognize up to four high school senior students residing in the US for their projects in CS. Winners will receive a $10,000 prize to go to their college/university of choice. Applications are due by January 19, 2023.

CYBER.ORG offers a biannual technology grant program to assist teachers in bringing technology into their classrooms. To be eligible, you must be a K-12 educator based in the U.S

Learn More: https://cyber.org/technology-grant

Sphero releases online activities aligned to the K12 Cybersecurity Learning Standards
Description. Activities cover topics like: Types of Hackers, Cybersecurity Careers, Networks, and so much more!

Browse Activities

Forward

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