Science AL!VE is excited to launch a new round of online workshops for high school students (grades 8-12), to learn how to code and implement popular digital tools. These workshops are free, with many beginner and intermediate level workshops available.
Students are welcome to sign up for as many workshops as they’d like!
Please see below (or attached) for workshop topics, dates, and links to register. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Turtle Graphics
Saturday, March 7: 10 am – 12 pm
Create pictures and shapes using the Python turtle library. We recommend having Python experience before joining.
Register here: https://sciencealive.ca/turtle-graphics
Intro to Java
Wednesday, March 18: 3 pm – 5 pm (something to do during Spring Break!)
Learn about the Java programming language! We recommend having some text-based programming experience.
Register here: https://sciencealive.ca/intro-to-java
Intro to Machine Learning
Wednesday, March 25: 3 pm – 5 pm (something to do during Spring Break!)
Create machine learning programs in Python. We recommend having Python experience before joining.
Register here: https://sciencealive.ca/intro-to-machine-learning
AI & Phishing Detection (formerly called AI & Cybersecurity)
Saturday, March 28: 10 am – 12 pm
Learn about artificial intelligence (AI) models and how they can be used to combat phishing. We recommend having Python experience before joining.
Register here: https://sciencealive.ca/ai-phishing-detection
Intro to Git
Saturday, April 11: 10 am – 12 pm
Learn how programmers track changes to software code (and how to use Git as a coding digital resume).
Register here: https://sciencealive.ca/intro-to-git
Mobile App Dev
Saturday, April 18: 10 am – 12 pm
Learn how to plan, prototype, and code a mobile app. Beginner-friendly!
Register here: https://sciencealive.ca/mobile-app-dev
Intro to Game Dev
Saturday, April 25: 10 am – 12 pm
Learn about game design and how to code a text-based game. We recommend having Python experience before joining.
Register here: https://sciencealive.ca/intro-to-game-dev
Thank you!
Monique Chapman, MSc
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Coordinator, Outreach Programs | Faculty of Applied Sciences
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6
E: sacoord@sfu.ca | https://www.sfu.ca/fas/about/community-engagement-outreach.html
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6
E: sacoord@sfu.ca | https://www.sfu.ca/fas/about/community-engagement-outreach.html