Objective

To bring together the female computer scientists in GPS to participate in project based engineering and computer science learning.

Statistically, women are underrepresented in computer science and engineering fields. Research has shown that some of the reasons are lack of exposure and lack of interest. This experience will tackle both in an engaging, creative, exciting format.

Overview

Friday, April 14, 2023 @ GPS Technology Services

Students will work in groups to create a mini-golf course!

160 female students grades 5 - high school
- 56 5th Grade
- 56 6th Grade
- 16 7th Grade
- 16 8th Grade
- 16 High School
Real world hands on experience with Engineering and Computer Science programming
Collaborative groups each create 1 hole
Engineer the course
Program active element

Agenda

Students will be picked up by bus or van by Gilbert Public Schools Transportation Department

Upon arrival to school - Check in with the front office and wait for the bus. Bus drivers will be picking students up from ALL schools. Exact time unavailable

9:00 - 9:15 Buses will drop students at Tech Services

9:00 - 9:30 Breakfast and Welcome

9:30 - 11:30 - Breakout into teams to engineer their golf course

11:30 - 12:00 - Lunch (provided) working lunch while finishing projects

12:00 - 12:45 Display and play

12:45 - 1:00 Wrap up and Reflection

1:00 - Buses will pick students up at Tech Services and return them to their schools.