Posted on May 27th, 2021 by Mary Lord
The Congressional App Challenge works to inspire middle and high school students in congressional districts across the country through hands-on practice with coding and computer science. Registration launches on June 24, but students can pre-register now. Deadline to submit apps: Nov. 1, 2021.
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Tags: coding, Competitions for Students, Computer Science, Congressional app challenge 2021, Contest, electrical and computer engineering, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, STEM education, Web Resources
Posted on March 22nd, 2021 by Mary Lord
Celebrate National Robotics Week April 3-11 with robot videos, family code night, or other fun virtual activity designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and roboticists.
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Tags: Class Activities, code writing, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Events, Internet Resources, iRobot, National Robotics Week 2021
Posted on December 2nd, 2019 by Mary Lord
Once the stuff of science fiction, quantum computers and other technologies based on the quirky properties of subatomic particles could soon become a reality.
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Tags: ASEE Prism magazine, Charles Q. Choi, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Physics, quantum computing, qubit
Posted on September 27th, 2019 by Mary Lord
To help teachers and students as young as six explore the rewarding fields of computer science and engineering, eGFI has compiled this list of activities, free online courses, computer animations, and other resources.
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Tags: apps, Class Activities, code.org, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Internet Resources, Khan Academy, Lesson Plans, MIT, Resources for Teachers, software engineering, Web Resources
Posted on July 22nd, 2019 by Mary Lord
Middle and high school students nationwide create apps for desktop PCs, mobile devices, or other platforms in this annual Congressional initiative aimed at engaging America’s youth in computer science and STEM.
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Tags: coding, Competitions for Students, Computer Science, Congressional app challenge, Contest, U.S. Congress
Posted on November 1st, 2018 by Mary Lord
Amazon Future Engineer, a new education initiative launched by online retail giant Amazon, offers free computer science online lessons and coding camps for elementary students, paid-for introductory and Advanced Placement (AP) computer science courses, and college scholarships students pursuing degrees in computer science.
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Tags: Amazon Future Engineer, coding classes, Computer Science, computing, Curriculum, Internet Resources, Outreach, Programs for Students, Scholarships and Fellowships, STEM education, Summer Camps & Programs (Students)
Posted on November 23rd, 2017 by Mary Lord
Not comfortable teaching computer science? Join the crowd – but not for long. With well-paying tech jobs across the country going begging, states, local school districts, and the federal government are making computer science education a priority.
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Tags: Computer Science, Computer Science for All, Congressional app challenge, Public Policy, state education policy, STEM education, STEM jobs
Posted on November 15th, 2017 by Mary Lord
Want to inspire your students? Join millions in celebrating Computer Science Education Week – and computer pioneer Grace Hopper’s birthday – from December 4 to 10 this year by hosting an Hour of Code or other fun activity.
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Posted on November 14th, 2017 by Mary Lord
In this lesson on using mathematical modeling to solve real-world problems, middle and high school students work in teams to build a graph/model of their city map, then try to solve a real problem based on the model. They evaluate their solutions and present their reflections to the class.
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Tags: algorithm, Class Activities, Computer Science, Euler, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, graph theory, Lesson Plan, mathematical modeling, Mathematics, network science, NGSS, programming, Seven Bridges of Konigsburg, traveling salesman problem
