Thank You For Participating in This Year’s
Girls in CS Summit!
Event Schedule
For more information see
Run of Show or Workshop Descriptions
Classroom Logistics | 2:30pm-6:00pm
Classrooms - Each classroom will have whiteboards, a projector, screen and computer. Workshop assignment(s) and classroom location will be available on April 6th via the link above.
Supply list - CITS will supply each classroom with whiteboard markers, erasers and spray as well as pens, post it notes and a stack of printer paper.
NOTE: Classroom supplies requested on the volunteers form will be confirmed via email, prior to the event and will be in your classroom upon arrival.
If additional supplies are needed for students, please let Kim know ASAP
Technology list - Each classroom will have whiteboards, a projector, screen and computer. There are also dongles and hdmi cords to hook up your own device. There is the option of connecting to the classroom computer as well.
NDMU will have an AV Tech setting up classroom between 9am-10:30am and they will be available all day to troubleshoot issues.
Computer log-in and password will be available during set up
If additional technology is required (ie laptops for students) please let Kim know ASAP
Expectation of presenters at the event
Volunteers, Presenters, and Facilitators are an important part of this event! Please bring a positive attitude and be engaging with the participants. They are most interested in who YOU ARE and your experiences in your career.
Please be on time and prepared. If you are running late or need supplies or materials please communicate with the Code in the Schools team as soon as possible.
Here are some resources that you may find useful while interacting with a group of gender expansive youth that is accessible to a wide age range:
The Gender Unicorn - Curious about how to differentiate between some key vocabulary words? This resource can help!
Good Practices: Inclusive Language - A brief read from UMD's LGBTQ+ Equity Center that shares both outdated and inclusive terms when it comes to gender.
Gender Neutral Language video - A 3:12 animated video that summarizes the impact of using gender-neutral language.
Knott Classroom | Room 121A | Room 121B | Room 121C | Room 124A | Room 124B | Room 124C |
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Session 1 2:30pm - 3:20pm |
Business Operations and Technology | CS in the World, the World Outside of CS! | Crack the Code: A Cryptography Adventure | The Technology of Transportation | Unlocking AI Secrets: How Artificial Intelligence Works | Make it with Micro:Bit! |
Session 2 3:30pm - 4:20pm |
Winning "Wheel of Fortune" Using Natural Language Processing | CS in the World, the World Outside of CS! | The Game Development Experience with Firaxis | Hack the Flag: A Hands-On Cybersecurity Adventure | Unlocking AI Secrets: How Artificial Intelligence Works | Make it with Micro:Bit! |
Session 3 4:30pm - 5:20pm |
Winning "Wheel of Fortune" Using Natural Language Processing | Learning Coding Through Digital Games | The Game Development Experience with Firaxis pt 2 | Hack the Flag: A Hands-On Cybersecurity Adventure | Creating Art with Birdbrain Finch Robots | Crack the Code: A Cryptography Adventure |