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We can't believe it's already November!

As the year winds down, we want to invite you to connect with us on social media, check out our exciting fall K-12 programs, apply for awards and scholarships, and more!

As a reminder, due to the effects of COVID-19, most of our fall 2021 programs will be offered online. 
Connect with us on social media
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Website
LinkedIn
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Get involved with I4C

Looking for something to do in Summer 2022?
Join us for our I4C Summer Academy, open to grades 4-12.


Express your interest here: https://go.umd.edu/i4c_AcademyInterest

Questions?
Contact us at (301) 405-7615 or i4c_k12@umd.edu.
 


We are proud to offer Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes the opportunity to earn up to all three of their Coding for Good badges on Saturday, November 20th.

Our free workshops provide a dynamic virtual experience for Girl Scouts to “build their courage, confidence, and character” while engaging in discussions, exercises, and individual projects in real world situations.

 

Register your Girl Scout here: https://go.umd.edu/i4c_GSRegister21

For more information contact us at (301) 405-7615 or i4c_k12@umd.edu



Technica, the world's largest hackathon for underrepresented genders, is coming up this month at the University of Maryland! 

Technica is a 24-hour hackathon where participants are immersed in tech culture, and use their imaginations to create interesting and innovative hacks.

This event is virtual for high school participants.


Technica is coming up quickly so be sure to register today at https://gotechnica.org!



Join us every Saturday from 11-12:30 for Rise Up 4 CS+!

AP Computer Science A Programming Includes:

E-book & full-length practice tests
Live interactive webinars


Additional Benefits:
One-on-one tutoring

Social activities & workshops for women in computing
Build a community of young women and non-binary students in computer science with current University of Maryland CS students

 

Register today: 
https://go.umd.edu/i4c_FallRegister


For more information contact us at (301) 405-7615 or i4c_k12@umd.edu.




Join us on Wednesdays at 5:30pm for our upcoming High School Computing Workshops, open to students in grades 9-12.

These workshops will not only allow participants to dive into cybersecurity, Java, and UI/UX + Web Development, but to explore career opportunities in computer science.

Register here:
https://go.umd.edu/i4c_FallRegister

For more information contact us at (301) 405-7615 or i4c_k12@umd.edu
Prospective Students

Interested in attending University of Maryland as a computer science student? Check out our prospective student opportunities, as listed above.

For more information and to register, visit: https://undergrad.cs.umd.edu/future
At Home Activities for Kids
This Thanksgiving, practice your coding skills by playing Turkey Trot 
and Turkey Jump from Tynker!
Awards, Scholarships, and Opportunities

Looking to enhance your skills in coding, robotics, cloud computing, and problem solving?

Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) for their Girls' Tech Day on November 13, 2021!

This event is for women ages 8-24.

Participants will have the chance to hear from speakers including Mani Thiru, Space Industry Development Leader at AWS, Kira Gobes, Technical Program Manager at AWS, and Alyssa Carson, Florida Institute of Technology student.

For more information and to register, click here.
 


Looking to give your students an extra boost?

The Bebras Challenge provides fun and free opportunities for students ages 8-18 to enhance their computational and logical thinking skills.

Participants are allotted 45 minutes to answer 15 multiple choice questions at various difficulty levels.

Discover more at https://www.bebraschallenge.org and register here.


 


You are the future of tech! 

Join a network of more than 20,000 women, genderqueer, and non-binary technologists


The National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) is recognizing 9-12th graders who identify as women, genderqueer, and non-binary for their computer-related achievements and interests. 

Selection is based on aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. 

Applications open September 1, 2021
Apply by November 5, 2021
or encourage your students to apply here.

 


Calling all educators (teachers, counselors, coaches, mentors, and others) who support students’ interest in tech!

Are you formally (or informally) supporting high school women, genderqueer, or non-binary high school student's interests in tech? NCWIT wants to recognize you for your work!

Apply or nominate someone for the Aspirations in Computing Educator Award
by December 6, 2021: 
www.aspirations.org/AiCEduAward


Winners may receive professional development funds, increased visibility from their school district and community, and cash prizes.

Reminders

Dear CompSciConnect participants and families,
join us on Sunday, December 5th at 1:00 PM to celebrate 10 years of CompSciConnect!

Please share with us your memories and experiences with CompSciConnect by completing this questionnaire: https://go.umd.edu/i4c_CSC10 ASAP, but no later than November 12th.

Feel free to forward this information to your CompSciConnect friends. 
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