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Background

The Department of Computer Science & Information Technology at Kutztown University hosts an annual Girls in Computer Science Symposium.  The Department was awarded a substantial multi-year grant to encourage incoming freshmen to enter computer science, one of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.

One aspect of this grant was to create an event for female high school students to learn about the computer science field. The symposium is for local high schools. The goal of the Symposium is to inspire and motivate female high school students to pursue a STEM degree and enter the tech industry. The event is held in October of each year. We invite local high schools to attend. We ask local companies for their help to inspire and motivate female high school students to pursue a degree in computer science or information technology, and enter the tech industry.

Agenda

  • Arrival 9:30AM

    • Transportation is to be provided by High Schools. 

  • Welcome 9:45AM

    • Introduction by Dr. Lisa Frye, Computer Science & Information Technology Department Chair

  • Cyber Cafe with Local Companies 10:00 - 11:30AM

    • Local companies provide brief demonstrations of how STEM technology is used in their organization. Students will collect a stamp from all the companies and will be entered to win prizes. 

  • Lunch 11:30 - 12:15PM

    • Catered buffet lunch (Please notify us of any allergies)

  • Speaker / Panel / Hands On  Activity 12:15 - 1:00PM

    • Includes interactive session of utilizing computer science technology in today’s world

  • Campus Tour  1:00 - 1:30PM

    • Tour campus, laboratories and classroom

  • Departure 1:30PM

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