{"id":647,"date":"2026-02-14T14:56:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T22:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/central-science\/?p=647"},"modified":"2026-02-14T14:56:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T22:56:09","slug":"attn-gr-8-12-science-alve-workshops-through-sfu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/central-science\/2026\/02\/14\/attn-gr-8-12-science-alve-workshops-through-sfu\/","title":{"rendered":"Attn Gr.8-12: Science AL!VE workshops through SFU"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/u><\/b>, with many beginner and intermediate level workshops available.<\/div>\n
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Students are welcome to sign up for as many workshops as they\u2019d like!<\/div>\n
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Please see below (or attached) for workshop topics, dates, and links to register. If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out!<\/div>\n
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Turtle Graphics<\/b><\/div>\n
Saturday, March 7: 10 am – 12 pm<\/div>\n
Create pictures and shapes using the Python turtle library. We recommend having Python experience before joining.<\/div>\n
Register here: https:\/\/sciencealive.ca\/turtle-graphics<\/a><\/div>\n
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Intro to Java<\/b><\/div>\n
Wednesday, March 18: 3 pm – 5 pm (something to do during Spring Break!)<\/i><\/div>\n
Learn about the Java programming language! We recommend having some text-based programming experience.<\/div>\n
Register here: https:\/\/sciencealive.ca\/intro-to-java<\/a><\/div>\n
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Intro to Machine Learning<\/b><\/div>\n
Wednesday, March 25: 3 pm – 5 pm (something to do during Spring Break!)<\/i><\/div>\n
Create machine learning programs in Python. We recommend having Python experience before joining.<\/div>\n
Register here: https:\/\/sciencealive.ca\/intro-to-machine-learning<\/a><\/div>\n
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AI & Phishing Detection <\/b>\u00a0(formerly called AI & Cybersecurity)<\/div>\n
Saturday, March 28: 10 am – 12 pm<\/div>\n
Learn about artificial\u00a0intelligence (AI) models and how they can be used to combat phishing. We recommend having Python experience before joining.<\/div>\n
Register here: https:\/\/sciencealive.ca\/ai-phishing-detection<\/a><\/div>\n
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Intro to Git<\/b><\/div>\n
Saturday, April 11: 10 am – 12 pm<\/div>\n
Learn how programmers track changes to software code (and how to use Git as a coding digital resume).<\/div>\n
Register here: https:\/\/sciencealive.ca\/intro-to-git<\/a><\/div>\n
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Mobile App Dev<\/b><\/div>\n
Saturday, April 18: 10 am – 12 pm<\/div>\n
Learn how to plan, prototype, and code a mobile app. Beginner-friendly!<\/div>\n
Register here: https:\/\/sciencealive.ca\/mobile-app-dev<\/a><\/div>\n
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Intro to Game Dev<\/b><\/div>\n
Saturday, April 25: 10 am – 12 pm<\/div>\n
Learn about game design and how to code a text-based game. We recommend having Python experience before joining.<\/div>\n
Register here: https:\/\/sciencealive.ca\/intro-to-game-dev<\/a><\/div>\n
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Thank you!<\/div>\n
Attachments are HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Monique Chapman, MSc<\/b>
\nPronouns: she, her, hers<\/div>\n
Coordinator, Outreach Programs | Faculty of Applied Sciences
\nSimon Fraser University
\n8888 University Dr., Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6
\nE:\u00a0sacoord@sfu.ca<\/a> | https:\/\/www.sfu.ca\/fas\/about\/community-engagement-outreach.html<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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