Mission: TechChangers is a 501c3 focused on creating a diverse community of youth makers, technologists, leaders, and innovators by providing all students, especially underrepresented and socioeconomically challenged groups with opportunities to discover and foster their passion for STEM and computing.
Programs:
Physical Computing {101}
4th & 5th Graders - Girls and Boys! Join Tech Changers as we launch a new course that will take you on a journey through the world of computers. From computer dissections to logic gates, learn what it takes to get your code through a computer. Study computer anatomy and explore the circulatory systems of computer code as you study what happens to your code as it is transformed from a simple algorithm to pulsing binary and circuitry.
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Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Next Session Spring 2020
Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30-6:00 for open ended activities. Class from 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
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Sign Up for Tech Changers Newsletter to receive info on future sessions!
Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Next Session Spring 2020
Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30-6:00 for open ended activities. Class from 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Printable Registration Fom
Hold Harmless Agreement
Physical Computing <201> Lights Cameras & Action
4th & 5th Graders - Girls and Boys! Join Tech Changers as we launch a new course that will take you on a journey through the world of computers. From computer dissections to logic gates, learn what it takes to get your code through a computer. Study computer anatomy and explore the circulatory systems of computer code as you study what happens to your code as it is transformed from a simple algorithm to pulsing binary and circuitry.
Sign Up for Tech Changers Newsletter to receive info on future sessions!
Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Next Session Spring 2020
Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30-6:00 for open ended activities. Class from 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Printable Registration Fom
Hold Harmless Agreement
Sign Up for Tech Changers Newsletter to receive info on future sessions!
Who: 4th and 5th Graders
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Next Session Spring 2020
Time: Arrive anytime between 5:30-6:00 for open ended activities. Class from 6:00-7:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Printable Registration Fom
Hold Harmless Agreement
Girls Who Code Intro {Middle School} & Girls Who Code {High School Girls} Clubs
Who: Girls Who Code Middle School Club
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Program Dates:
- Feb. 23
- March 1, 8, 22, 29
- April 19, 26
- May 3--Graduation and Club Showcase
- NO CLUB: March 15, April 5, April 12
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Register Online Opens January 27th, 2020**
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Who: Girls Who Code High School Club
This out-of-school club will write python code to automate Snapchat. Once we master a basic project together, each participant will get to build their own Snapchat bot!
Who: High School Girls
Location: USRA STEMaction Center | 7178 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
Dates: Weekly Feb 10-March 30
NOTE: No Class 2/17 for President's Day
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Cost: FREE (but every donation will directly support future Tech Changers programming:)
Register Online - Registration Closed.
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TechChanger MakerSpace Monday: Co-ed Drop in Maker Club!
APL STEM Girl Power! Tech Changers always has a great time supporting APL STEM Girl Power! Past session include computing activities like, Let's Get Physical with micro:bits and sewable circuits. These programs empower girls to write code to make a Rocks Paper Scissors game and explore circuity.
Think Like a Programmer: Tech Changers supports local Girl Scouts to complete requirements for the Think Like a Programmer Journey. This 2 hour program covers many basic computer science topics like algorithms, pseudocode, loops, and functions. Sessions are fun and engaging and incorporate both unplugged and computer based activities via code.org! Contact Lisa Wenzel: lisa@techchangers.org for more info!