STEM Outreach Workshop Initiative

Inspired by the PRODiG grant awarded to the college, the STEM Outreach Workshop Initiative (SOWI) is aimed at attracting participants from under-served minority populations that might not otherwise be able to access STEM programming.

The SOWI Workshops include program languages for games, robotics and business environments. There will also be opportunities to learn about other programs at Hudson Valley Community College to continue skill development in STEM.

STEM Elementary Summer Camp

The college’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is offering a summer STEM camp for students entering 4th and 5th grade. Our partners, CreositySpace, will be providing at-home summer camp kits. Topics will include Water Quality & Purification; Microbes; Resource Management & Sustainability; Green Architecture; Bio Energy; and Urban Design.
Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30, 2021: 9 a.m. - Noon
Instructor-Led Sessions Online
Register to attend

Summer 2021 STEM Workshop Series

Free Saturday Online Sessions

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is offering several online STEM workshops every Saturday during June, July and August 2021. These innovative hands-on emerging technology workshops are family-based and are geared toward middle and high school students.

Workshops include:

Python Programming for Fun and Games
Programming for Cyber Robotics
Introduction to Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Python
Fundamental Programming Using Python for Business
Introduction to Database and SQL for Programmers and Data Scientists
SOWI Robo Coder Tournament

Details

SOWI Kick-Off Session: Saturday, June 5

Saturday Workshops in June 2021

Saturday, June 12

9 a.m. - noon
Python Programming for Fun and Games
The course is designed to introduce the Python programming language in a gaming environment.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.
1 - 4 p.m.
Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
In this course, students will get a basic introduction to the building blocks and components of artificial intelligence, learning about concepts like algorithms, machine learning, and neural networks.
Prior experience in programming is a must.

Saturday, June 19

9 a.m. - noon
Python Programming for Fun and Games
The course is designed to introduce the Python programming language in a gaming environment.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.
1 - 4 p.m.
Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
In this course, students will get a basic introduction to the building blocks and components of artificial intelligence, learning about concepts like algorithms, machine learning, and neural networks.
Prior experience in programming is a must.

Saturday, June 26

9 a.m. - noon
Python Programming for Fun and Games
The course is designed to introduce the Python programming language in a gaming environment.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.
1 - 4 p.m.
Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
In this course, students will get a basic introduction to the building blocks and components of artificial intelligence, learning about concepts like algorithms, machine learning, and neural networks.
Prior experience in programming is a must.

Saturday Workshops in July 2021

Saturday, July 10

9 a.m. - noon
Programming for Robotics (Cyber Robotics I)
The course is designed to provide intermediate/advanced Python programming.
Some prior experience in programming is useful.
1 - 4 p.m.
Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
In this course, students will get a basic introduction to the building blocks and components of artificial intelligence, learning about concepts like algorithms, machine learning, and neural networks.
Prior experience in programming is a must.

Saturday, July 17

9 a.m. - noon
Programming for Robotics (Cyber Robotics I)
The course is designed to provide intermediate/advanced Python programming.
Some prior experience in programming is useful.
1 - 4 p.m.
Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
In this course, students will get a basic introduction to the building blocks and components of artificial intelligence, learning about concepts like algorithms, machine learning, and neural networks.
Prior experience in programming is a must.

Saturday, July 24

9 a.m. - noon
Programming for Robotics (Cyber Robotics I)
The course is designed to provide intermediate/advanced Python programming.
Some prior experience in programming is useful.
1 - 4 p.m.
Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
In this course, students will get a basic introduction to the building blocks and components of artificial intelligence, learning about concepts like algorithms, machine learning, and neural networks.
Prior experience in programming is a must.

Saturday, July 31

9 a.m. - noon
Programming for Robotics (Cyber Robotics I)
The course is designed to provide intermediate/advanced Python programming.
Some prior experience in programming is useful.
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Fundamental Programming Using Python for Business
The course is designed to provide Python programming to participants interested in advancing their careers.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.

Saturday Workshops in August 2021

Saturday, Aug. 7

9 a.m. - noon
Programming for Robotics (Cyber Robotics I)
The course is designed to provide intermediate/advanced Python programming.
Some prior experience in programming is useful.
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Introduction to Database and SQL for Programmers and Data Science
The purpose of this course is to introduce relational database concepts and help you learn and apply foundational knowledge of the SQL language in a data science environment. It is also intended to get you started with performing SQL access in a data science environment.

Saturday, Aug. 14

9 a.m. - noon
Programming for Robotics (Cyber Robotics II)
The course is designed to introduce the JAVA programming language leading to a gaming environment.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.
1 - 4 p.m.
Python Programming for fun and Games
The course is designed to introduce the Python programming language in a gaming environment.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.

Saturday, Aug. 21

9 a.m. - noon
Programming for Robotics (Cyber Robotics II)
The course is designed to introduce the JAVA programming language leading to a gaming environment.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.
1 - 4 p.m.
Python Programming for fun and Games
The course is designed to introduce the Python programming language in a gaming environment.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.

Saturday, Aug. 28

9 a.m. - noon
Programming for Robotics (Cyber Robotics II)
The course is designed to introduce the JAVA programming language leading to a gaming environment.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.
1 - 4 p.m.
Python Programming for fun and Games
The course is designed to introduce the Python programming language in a gaming environment.
No prior experience in programming is necessary.

SOWI Robo Coder Tournament: Sunday, Aug. 29

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Get ready for the second annual SOWI Robo Coder Tournament!

Those who participate in the STEM workshops over the summer will have the skill set needed to compete in the SOWI Robo Coder Tournament.

The tournament is an in-house competition amongst SOWI summer participants, seeing who can accumulate the most points from attending workshops, completing homework and doing other fun activities.

The tournament winner will receive an award plaque and there will be a celebration for all who participate!

Registration Information

Those interested may register for any or all of these free, online workshops.

Registration Form

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI)

Administration Building, Room 150

(518) 629-4599

odei@hvcc.edu

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