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Happy spring from the Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing!
This month, we're excited to share information about our spring programs, Maryland Day, UMD summer camps, and more!
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Jon us Saturdays to prepare for this spring's AP computer science exams from 11am-12pm!
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 UMD CS students
Register today: https://go.umd.edu/i4c_Spring22Register
For more information contact us at (301) 405-7615 or i4c_k12@umd.edu.
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Maryland Day is just around the corner!
Join us on April 30th from 10am-4pm for family-friendly events and exhibits across the University of Maryland - College Park campus. From 10am-1pm, our CompSciConnect Showcase will be featured on the first floor of the Iribe Center.
For more information, visit: https://marylandday.umd.edu
Looking for fun summer activities for your child?
Enroll them in summer camp at UMD. Whether they're interested in soccer or Quidditch or STEM, they're sure to find their niche in one of our academic, recreational, arts, and sports summer camps for K-12 students.
Learn more here: https://today.umd.edu/2022-umd-summer-camps
CompSciConnect made history!
Explore Girlhood (It's complicated), a Smithsonian Museum of American History exhibit on the experiences of girls growing up in the United States, to find the robot that CompSciConnect alumna, Amber Melton, UMD '24, built. Director Dr. Jan Plane is also quoted in this exhibit.
Read more at: go.umd.edu/I4CGirlhood
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Awards, Scholarships, & Fellowships
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Are you a high school senior interested in gaining software development experience while working for an organization dedicated to promoting diversity in tech?
Technica, the world’s largest hackathon for underrepresented genders, is launching applications for its summer fellowship program!
In this 8-week initiative, fellows will receive hands-on experience working on a real-world technology project that impacts thousands of users, present their projects during Technica weekend and see it in action amongst thousands of hackers from around the world, build relationships with our corporate partners, and be a part of a supportive, fun, and inclusive community.
To be notified when applications open, please fill out the Fellowship Interest Form.
For more information, visit gotechnica.org or email community@gotechnica.org.
Now through April, complete games, puzzles, and challenges through CyberStart America to qualify for scholarships from the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation
This opportunity is open to all high school students. No prior computer science experience necessary
Register here: https://register.cyberstartamerica.org/student/
Turn your passion for video games into cash!
Email umdgamingstudy@gmail.com to participate.
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