Passing this on to CS educators - this is a fabulous program put on by MIT BeaverWorks . Take a look! - Diane
From: Kelley, Lisa - 1000 - MITLL <lkelley@ll.mit.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 3:12 PM
We are excited to announce the BWSI Fall Program (virtual) for 10th and 11th Grade female students starting in October. The program is completely free, all students need are laptops and wifi to be a part of the program. If a student does not have a laptop they can reach out to us for a loaner so make sure that doesn't stop anyone from signing up.
We are offering the following programs:
- Girls Who Program Autonomous Cars!
- Girls Who Design, Build and Fly Model Aircraft!
- Girls Who Want to Learn Many Interesting Things (MIT)!
- Girls Who Program Cognitive Assistants!
- Girls Who Want to Learn Back to bASICs!
- Girls Who Program Racing Drones!
WHO: High School 10th and 11th Grade Female Students (9th grade students can apply as well, but first spots will be given to those in 10/11th grade)
WHEN: Saturdays 11am-2pm (EST): October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 2023
WHERE: Virtually, through Zoom!
REGISTER: https://mit-bwsi.formstack.com/forms/bwsi_fall2023
The attached brochure has more information on what each course will be offering. We would love it if you could share with your students. The first page has all the information and can be posted around your school or emailed to your students!
Must fill out application link to be considered, the application is very quick. Students must sign up by September 18, 2023.
Lisa Kelley (she/her/hers)
Beaver Works Summer Institute Frequently Asked Questions –https://beaverworks.ll.mit.edu/CMS/bw/FAQ
BeaverWorks Summer Institute Application Process - https://beaverworks.ll.mit.edu/CMS/bw/bwsiapply
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Diane Brancazio
MIT Edgerton Center K-12 Maker program
dianeb@mit.eduk12maker@mit.edu">http://
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