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Engineering and Roller Coasters
Event run by Yeadon Public Library. Design Like an Engineer and Build Your Own Roller Coaster! In this workshop, students will learn to think and design like an engineer by utilizing the engineering process to design a roller coaster using pipe insulation, marbles, and objects within the room. Computer simulation programs will aid in finding different ways roller coasters can be designed, taking into account variables like height, velocity, gravity, and the roller coaster path. The students will be divided…
MORE INFORMATIONMake a Website Using HTML/CSS
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Did you ever wonder how websites are made? Have you ever wanted to make your own website? Making a website is easier than you may think. In this workshop, students will learn the elements of HTML and CSS and use them to create a website. Using a text editor and web browser, students will edit web page templates and use them to make their own website.
MORE INFORMATIONWhere Do Emojis Come From?
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by ORCSGirls. Everyone loves emojis. But who decides on new emojis? How are are emojis and text stored in computer memory? In this fun class you will learn the secrets of emojis and get hands-on experience with them.
MORE INFORMATIONLights, Camera, Action: Storytelling and Video Production
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Video is a powerful way to communicate stories through individual videos or a series of video shorts that can be used in many ways such as news stories, teach a skill, crowdfunding videos, calling people to action on an important issue, serving as a public service announcement, or simply to tell a story. Storytelling is the basis of this impactful media. In this workshop, students will learn how to construct stories and learn…
MORE INFORMATIONIntroduction to Python
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by ORCSGirls. Python is one of the fastest growing programming language and is especially popular in many areas of science. In this class girls will learn the basics of Python, get to know the cool Jupyter Notebooks and venture into working with data.
MORE INFORMATIONIntro to Encryption – How to Protect Your Information
Event run by Girls Computing League. Whether it is your teacher’s test questions or your parent’s credit card number, this information must be privacy protected. During this TechShop, you will learn how information is protected online. Throughout the workshop students will work on puzzles, encryption and code breaking. At the end of the lesson students will see if they can figure out encrypted information, i.e. Can they crack the code? Let’s see who can succeed in protecting their information!
MORE INFORMATIONProgramming Edison Robots
Event run by Honeywell. Curious about robots? Meet Edison, a Lego compatible robot that is fun and easy to program. These robots are inexpensive and can be coded with blocks or in Python. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn about robots, explore Edison and program it in Python to avoid obstacles or follow a line. Students will also participate in a collaborative robot mission!
MORE INFORMATIONMake a Website Using HTML/CSS
Event run by Overbrook Park Library. Did you ever wonder how websites are made? Have you ever wanted to make your own website? Making a website is easier than you may think. In this workshop, students will learn the elements of HTML and CSS and use them to create a website. Using a text editor and web browser, students will edit web page templates and use them to make their own website.
MORE INFORMATIONLights, Camera, Action: Storytelling and Video Production
Event run by Yeadon Public Library. Video is a powerful way to communicate stories through individual videos or a series of video shorts that can be used in many ways such as news stories, teach a skill, crowdfunding videos, calling people to action on an important issue, serving as a public service announcement, or simply to tell a story. Storytelling is the basis of this impactful media. In this workshop, students will learn how to construct stories and learn techniques…
MORE INFORMATIONProgramming Edison Robots
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Curious about robots? Meet Edison, a LEGO compatible robot that is fun and easy to program. These robots are inexpensive and can be coded with Code Blocks, Scratch, or Python. In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn about robots, explore Edison and program it using EdScratch to avoid obstacles or follow a line. Students can also take on challenges with their new programming skills!
MORE INFORMATIONIntro to Encryption – How to Protect Your Information
Event run by Lansdowne Public Library. Whether it is your teacher’s test questions or your parent’s credit card number, this information must be privacy protected. During this TechShop, you will learn how information is protected online. Throughout the workshop students will work on puzzles, encryption and code breaking. At the end of the lesson students will see if they can figure out encrypted information, i.e. Can they crack the code? Let’s see who can succeed in protecting their information!
MORE INFORMATIONEntrepreneurship Mini Camp
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by Bryn Mawr College with Future for Her This Entrepreneur Mini Camp will put the tools and technology used to create a business plan and prototype into the hands of 5th-8th graders allowing them take the lead in creating new ideas and building their own businesses in a supportive, professional environment. Participants will go from idea generation to presentation of their prototype and…
MORE INFORMATIONEntrepreneurship Mini Camp
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by Future for Her This Entrepreneur Mini Camp will put the tools and technology used to create a business plan and prototype into the hands of 5th-8th graders allowing them take the lead in creating new ideas and building their own businesses in a supportive, professional environment. Participants will go from idea generation to presentation of their prototype and business plan! Schedule: 6/20/2023…
MORE INFORMATIONEngineering and Roller Coasters
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Design Like an Engineer and Build Your Own Roller Coaster! In this workshop, students will learn to think and design like an engineer by utilizing the engineering process to design a roller coaster using pipe insulation, marbles, and objects within the room. Computer simulation programs will aid in finding different ways roller coasters can be designed, taking into account variables like height, velocity, gravity, and the roller coaster path. The students will be…
MORE INFORMATIONEngineering and Roller Coasters
In this workshop, students will learn to think and design like an engineer by utilizing the engineering process to design a roller coaster using pipe insulation, marbles, and objects within the room. Computer simulation programs will aid in finding different ways roller coasters can be designed, taking into account variables like height, velocity, gravity, and the roller coaster path. Students will design, evaluate, and improve throughout the workshop, experiencing the process engineers go through on a daily basis!
MORE INFORMATIONTell Your Story with Graphics!
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by Snowflake & Brother USA. Humans are visual creatures. Pictures help us learn, understand, and remember things better. For this reason, more and more businesses are using infographics to persuade their audience, tell a story, and display their data in a graphical way. In this workshop, students will observe that infographics are often used to raise awareness or sell products in social media,…
MORE INFORMATIONIDEAShop Arduino Programming Camp
Event run by Harper College. Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, this exciting Arduino Programming Camp puts the tools and technology into the hands of middle school girls. The students will learn programming, basic electronics, and engineering using the Arduino microcontroller. During the week-long day camp, students will build an obstacle avoiding robot controlled by an Arduino microcontroller. Students will learn about product design careers in the electronics industry. The final day will be a demo…
MORE INFORMATIONMake a Website Using HTML/CSS
Event run by Yeadon Public Library. Did you ever wonder how websites are made? Have you ever wanted to make your own website? Making a website is easier than you may think. In this workshop, students will learn the elements of HTML and CSS and use them to create a website. Using a text editor and web browser, students will edit web page templates and use them to make their own website.
MORE INFORMATIONIntroduction to JavaScript
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. JavaScript is what makes the web move. JavaScript is used to make apps, interactive websites, responsive animations, web games... pretty much whatever you can think up. In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of JavaScript, learn to talk directly to your website, and create your own JavaScript program.
MORE INFORMATIONIntroduction to JavaScript
Event run by Lansdowne Public Library. JavaScript is what makes the web move. JavaScript is used to make apps, interactive websites, responsive animations, web games... pretty much whatever you can think up. In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of JavaScript, learn to talk directly to your website, and create your own JavaScript program.
MORE INFORMATIONCybersecurity Basics: How to Manage Cyber Risks
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Take cybersecurity into your own hands! We all rely on electronic information. But what would happen if it was stolen, corrupted, or unavailable? In this workshop, students will learn about why cybersecurity is important and the practices and tools that can help people and organizations protect their critical information. We will conduct exercises to examine some of the technology that is used to help protect computer systems and networks. Students will participate in…
MORE INFORMATIONPython Programming
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by TAB. Did you know that Disney, Netflix, Google and NASA, just to name a few, are all using Python? Python can be used for creating web applications, automation, programming robots and artificial intelligence. Python is the language of choice from beginners to experts. Students will learn how to program using Python starting with simple data types, including numbers, letters and strings, and…
MORE INFORMATIONCamp Inspire & STEM: Gaming and Virtual Reality
Event run by Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. Coding on computers is fun, but who wouldn’t want to watch their code 3-dimensionally? In this camp, students code their own virtual spaces and explore them through Oculus VR headsets. Get ready to practice block coding, scene-creating in CoSpaces, and VR navigation while creating your own virtual reality game! Camp fee: $275.00 Schedule: 07/10/2023 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM , EST 07/11/2023 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM , EST 07/12/2023…
MORE INFORMATIONComcast’s Cool Down Cyber Camp!
Event run by Comcast. Ahhhh the long hot summer is arriving soon. Come, cool down and join Comcast for a 2 day summer camp on July 10th and 11th. Learn about various topics such as game design with flow charts, video game creation using scratch, podcasting, and voice apps! Schedule: 07/10/2023 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, EST 07/11/2023 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, EST
MORE INFORMATIONIDEAShop Girls in Engineering Camp
Event run by Harper College. Funded by a grant from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, this week-long camp for middle-school girls, will dive into the engineering design process, career opportunities, basic 3D modeling software, 3D printing, programming, and machine learning. Students will learn to think and design like an engineer by utilizing the engineering process to design a roller coaster using pipe insulation, marbles, and objects within the room. Additional activities will include designing and printing a 3D model, creating…
MORE INFORMATIONBuild Your Own Voice App with VoiceFlow
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by TAB. Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant are very popular technologies that can do many things such as play music, look up information, do online shopping, provide driving directions, and control things in your home such as lights, heating, and air-conditioning. What makes those technologies work? The answer is Artificial Intelligence-powered software, like apps! You don't need to work for Amazon or Google…
MORE INFORMATIONLights, Camera, Action: Storytelling and Video Production
Event run by Overbrook Park Library. Video is a powerful way to communicate stories through individual videos or a series of video shorts that can be used in many ways such as news stories, teach a skill, crowdfunding videos, calling people to action on an important issue, serving as a public service announcement, or simply to tell a story. Storytelling is the basis of this impactful media. In this workshop, students will learn how to construct stories and learn techniques…
MORE INFORMATIONSQL: Explore & Command Databases
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by Slalom LLC. Did you know that most of the world's data is stored in something called a database? This includes your school grades, Yelp's list of local pizza shops and music downloads on your computer. Databases contain tons of information. Finding the exact information you need can be like finding a needle in a haystack. In this workshop, students will learn about…
MORE INFORMATIONWhat’s Inside a Computer?
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Interested in exploring what's inside a computer? Find out what's inside a computer by taking one apart - all you really need is a computer and a screwdriver! We'll provide the tools and the computer and you get to have fun exploring!
MORE INFORMATIONPodcasting
Event run by Lansdowne Public Library. Podcasting is a powerful way to communicate stories, news reports, and information. In order to create an effective podcast, students need to learn how to make their stories engaging and use sound to put their listeners into the aural environment of their story. They can accomplish this through music, sound effects or sounds gathered from the environment of their story. This workshop plan familiarizes students with podcasting software, such as Anchor, Audacity or Garageband,…
MORE INFORMATIONAugmented Reality
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by ORCSGirls. Augmented reality is a fast growing field allowing digital objects to appear in the physical world. Learn about how Augmented Reality (AR) works, add your very own virtual items to your world using CoSpaces (www.cospaces.io) and the Merge Cube. To experience AR a smart phone or tablet that can run the CoSpaces App is required.
MORE INFORMATIONCamp Inspire & STEM: Electronics & Engineering
Event run by Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. Girls will learn to think and problem solve like an engineer with hands on projects. The Engineering Design Process will encourage students to Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create and Improve! Students will be hands-on in the design process to build a better 3D printed boat and create a Roller Coaster, and an animated bracelet. Confidence Camp in the AM, TechGirlz programming in PM. Camp fee: $275 Schedule: 7/17/2023 from 8:00 AM - 4:00…
MORE INFORMATIONIntroduction to JavaScript
Event run by Indian Valley Public Library. JavaScript is what makes the web move. JavaScript is used to make apps, interactive websites, responsive animations, web games... pretty much whatever you can think up. In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of JavaScript, learn to talk directly to your website, and create your own JavaScript program.
MORE INFORMATIONArtificial Intelligence: How Computers Learn
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center Have you ever wondered how Alexa or Siri recognizes your voice, or how Facebook is able to automatically recognize your friends in pictures? The answer is Artificial Intelligence (AI), or also known as Machine Learning! In this workshop, students will learn about how machine learning techniques such as artificial neural networks learn from data to answer real world questions.
MORE INFORMATIONEncryption
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by ORCSGirls. Whether it is your teachers test questions or your parents credit card number, this information must be privacy protected. During this workshop, the girls will learn how information is protected online. Throughout the workshop students will work on puzzles, encryption and code breaking. At the end of the lesson students will see if they can figure out encrypted information, i.e. Can…
MORE INFORMATIONMake a Website Using HTML/CSS
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by Sogeti. Did you ever wonder how websites are made? Have you ever wanted to make your own website? Making a website is easier than you may think. In this workshop, students will learn the elements of HTML and CSS and use them to create a website. Using a text editor and web browser, students will edit web page templates and use them…
MORE INFORMATIONDesigning Mobile Apps
Event run by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions - Women's Network Employee Resource Group. Students will work in teams or individually to design a mobile app. They will select an app idea, develop a prototype, and present their final product to the class. This session will provide you with specific tools, techniques and workflows to help you kick-off your mobile app idea the right way. Join us to learn the latest strategies in brainstorming and develop your abilities to outline a…
MORE INFORMATIONAnimation & Graphics with Python
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Do you like to use your creativity to design problems and solutions using codes to represent ideas? Then you have a future in Computer Science! In this workshop, students will learn how to create computer graphics and animated figures/objects using Python. *We recommend that your child has taken one other coding workshop (of any coding language) prior to this or done a similar online basic coding workshop in school or at home.
MORE INFORMATIONA Day in the Life of a Web Designer
All Virtual Events are Scheduled/Run in Eastern Time. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by TAB. Want to know what your workday would look like as a Web Designer? In this workshop, students will learn all the different responsibilities that come with the title and become a web designer for the day. Learn how designers work in teams to define user needs, develop site architecture, and design visual components of a website. Students will break into teams…
MORE INFORMATIONCybersecurity Basics: How to Manage Cyber Risks
Please check the event's schedule time zone. Click Here for a time zone converter. Event run by TechGirlz Teen Advisory Board. Take cybersecurity into your own hands! We all rely on electronic information. But what would happen if it was stolen, corrupted, or unavailable? In this workshop, students will learn about why cybersecurity is important and the practices and tools that can help people and organizations protect their critical information. We will conduct exercises to examine some of the technology…
MORE INFORMATIONGame Design with Flowcharts
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Do you wonder how games like Tetris and Animal Crossing are made? Join us in exploring the elements of good game designs and the powerful backbone of all games--flowcharts! In this workshop, students will create an original game "road map" using flowcharts created with Draw.io, a free online flowchart making software.
MORE INFORMATIONEntrepreneurship Mini Camp
Event run by Future For Her. This Entrepreneur Mini Camp will put the tools and technology used to create a business plan and prototype into the hands of 5th-8th graders allowing them take the lead in creating new ideas and building their own businesses in a supportive, professional environment. Participants will go from idea generation to presentation of their prototype and business plan! Schedule: 8/7/2023 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, CST 8/8/2023 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, CST…
MORE INFORMATIONInvestigate Water Pollution Sources using ArcGIS Online
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. This workshop uses a combination of a water quality dataset and an online map-making tool to investigate where a fictitious source of groundwater pollution (based on real world data) may be originating. Students will learn about water quality issues, how to measure water quality, and how geospatial information can be used to solve problems involving water resources.
MORE INFORMATIONCreate and Play Video Games Using Scratch
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Do you like to play video games? Do you wonder how they are made? Would you like to make your own? Come learn how to do this using the block-based Scratch visual programming system. You'll learn what coding is all about, have fun exercising your imagination about how your game should work, and gain skills by writing code to make it work.
MORE INFORMATIONEngineering and Roller Coasters
Event run by Drexel University Society of Women Engineers. In this workshop, students will learn to think and design like an engineer by utilizing the engineering process to design a roller coaster using pipe insulation, marbles, and objects within the room. Computer simulation programs will aid in finding different ways roller coasters can be designed, taking into account variables like height, velocity, gravity, and the roller coaster path. Students will design, evaluate, and improve throughout the workshop, experiencing the process…
MORE INFORMATIONPicture Perfect Marketing: Edit Photos like a Pro
Event run by Motivated Community Resource Center. Have you ever wanted to make awesome edits to your photos? In this workshop, students will learn how to put a sunset and a starry night sky into the background of their photographs, as well as some other fun features and effects using free computer software (PIXLR) and a smartphone app called PhotoLayers. They will discover the impact made by editing photos and how the techniques are used in marketing and advertising.
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