Category: Youth STEM
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Reintroducing Science Day After the Height of a Pandemic
In mid-November, CommUniverCity had the opportunity to bring back Science Day to Horace Mann and Olinder Elementary School after not being able to have an in-person Science Day during the shelter-in-place phase of the pandemic. CommUniverCity wanted to help achieve a way for both elementary schools to enjoy Science Day, so to counteract the feats…
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Take a look at this video on the Girl’s STEM Network!
SJSU is contributing to developing a vastly larger workforce of skilled STEM professionals and addressing the particular need for computer scientists and Cybersecurity professionals. Particular attention is payed to recruiting girls and young women into these fields where they remain drastically underrepresented. Check out our video here: Girl’s STEM Network SJSU’s Jay Pinson STEM Education…
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Fall 2014 Tech Expo
Author: Jeanette Ramos On December 5th, CommUniverCity’s Engineering in Action Team hosted its third Tech Expo at San Jose High School. 640 students at SJHS enjoyed 19 different demonstrations, all on the topic of aerodynamics. Students learned about everything from Air Pressure to Drag Principles, and were particularly interested in the exhibit on Quadcopters. …
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Why is it Important for Local Youth to Learn Computer Programming?
San José is often considered the center of both technological innovation and affluence. Given that image, however, the truth remains that many of San José’s communities are characterized by vast economic inequality, including poverty and low educational attainment. The desire of many families that CommUniverCity works with is for their children to have access to…
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Youth STEM Network: Teaching San José Youth How to Code
Author: Jeanette Ramos, Outreach Coordinator, CommUniverCity The Youth/Girls STEM Network,(Y/GSN) CyberSecurity Computer Coding Project Project connects San José State students to teach 4th-8th grade youth how to code using the program SCRATCH created by MIT. The project is mainly focused on getting girls involved in STEM learning as well as teaching the importance of CyberSecurity. The students…