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Happy spring from the Iribe Initiative for Inclusion & Diversity in Computing!
This month, we are excited to share information about our spring programs, Maryland Day, summer camps, and more!
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Are you a 6th-12th grade student with an interest in computer science? Join Girls Who Code at University of Maryland for a Python workshop next weekend!
No experience necessary.
Register today at: https://bit.ly/GWCUMD.
For questions, contact girlswhocodeumd@gmail.com
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More opportunities with UMD
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Maryland Day is just around the corner!
Join us on April 29th 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. The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) will also be hosting 38 additional events that day as well! For a full listing, please visit their website.
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 programs for PreK-12 students.
Learn more here: https://today.umd.edu/2023-umd-summer-camps
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Awards, Scholarships, & Other Opportunities
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Admitted to UMD for the fall 2023 semester? Join us in-person on April 10 or virtually on April 21 for an Admitted Student Open House!
Throughout the day you'll learn more about your admitted major/college and any special programs you may have been invited to; meet faculty, staff and current students; and explore unique student experiences and campus resources.
For more information and to register, visit the admissions website.
Cybersecurity is the work of super heroes; it involves protecting businesses, people and communities from harm.
On Saturday, April 15 from 8am-7:30pm, middle and high school students are invited to learn more about cybersecurity and related careers at the Youth Conference of Network Defenders (YCND).
YCND provides an open forum for cybersecurity professionals, providers and educators to connect with diverse youth from various socioeconomic backgrounds to share their experiences, be recognized as role models, form mentorship relationships, attract participants to their education and training programs and identify recruits for future job opportunities.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ycnd.defenderacademy.io
The Jack Kent Cook Foundation's Young Scholars Program provides 5-year, pre-college scholarships for high performing 7th grade students with financial need. Opportunities include assistance with goal setting, funding for academic and extracurricular activities, summer programs and more.
Applications close May 11.
For more information and to apply, visit the Jack Kent Cook Foundation's website.
The NCWIT AspireIT Impact Award honors Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Community members and TECHNOLOchicas for their incredible work to ultimately encourage girls, women, genderqueer, and non-binary people of all ages to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas to future innovations.
For more information, visit: https://www.aspirations.org/aspireit/impact-award
Apply here by June 20, 2023 or encourage a student to apply here.
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