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, May 3, 2024 @ GPS Technology Services

Students will work in groups to create an Olympic Parade Float!

172 female students grades 5 - high school
39 Schools
54 5th Graders
54 6th Graders
14 7th Graders
14 8th Graders
14 High Schoolers

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 (provided) and Welcome

9:30 - 11:30 - Breakout into teams

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

12:00 - 12:45 Finishing Touches

12:45 - 1:00 Olympic Float Parade!

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

2024 Theme

This year's theme will be Summer Olympics! Sixteen teams will be identified by the top 16 medal holder countries. Teams will be challenged to create a float representing their country and a summer Olympic sport of their choosing. Floats will be programmed to autonomously follow a parade route using light sensors and have moveable elements. Each team will also program a drone to open the parade with a synchronized flight!

Media

Fox 10 Arizona News Story
Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson
Mayor Brigette Peterson
GPS Instagram Reel
Gilbert Sun (Page 1 & 25)

It IS all Fun and Games!

GPS Girls STEMpowered IS all fun and games because LEARNING IS FUN!! But there are many standards and skills addressed during this event! We have students from grades 6 through 12, so specific standards are not indicated for each grade level, but look at the skills they are using!

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