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SUMMARY:2024 NCW CS & Tech Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2024 Computer Science and Tech Fair \nThe 2024 CS and Tech Fair will be hosted on Thursday\, October 17 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. This event is an exciting opportunity for high school students to engage with leaders in education\, industry\, and technology. Students attending will have the opportunity to learn from professionals\, connect with college and career recruiters\, experience live demos\, and participate in interactive workshops and sessions. \nPlus\, the popular annual College & Career Expo will be included during the event\, so all students attending the CS & Tech Fair will have the opportunity to visit with 100+ regional and statewide employers from various industries\, such as technology\, outdoor recreation\, non-profit\, tourism\, and more. Representatives from numerous colleges\, universities and trade training programs will also be available. \nWe are thrilled to feature Keynote Speakers from CompTIA and Sabey Data Centers.James Spanger\, a distinguished leader in the field of information technology\, will be the keynote speaker for the event. As a senior executive at CompTIA\, James has over 20 years of experience in IT education and certification. He has been instrumental in developing and promoting industry standards and best practices. His insights and expertise have helped shape the careers of countless IT professionals worldwide. James is known for his engaging speaking style and his ability to inspire and motivate audiences. \nStudents can look forward to:Hands-on workshops\nEngaging demonstrations \n\nInformative presentations from experts in the field \nNetwork with professionals and peers\nExplore the latest technological innovations \nCS skills challenges\nConnection and explore college and certificate programs \nSwag\, photos and more!Schedule of the DayStudents must check-in for the event prior to 9:00am to participate in the CS Fair event. \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:45am\nWelcome and Check-in Open\n\n\n9:00am – 9:50am\nOpening Remarks with Keynotes\n\n\n10:00am – 10:40am\nWorkshop Sessions / Expo / Lunch 1\n\n\n10:50am – 11:30am\nWorkshop Sessions / Expo / Lunch 2\n\n\n11:40am – 12:20pm\nWorkshop Sessions / Expo / Lunch 3\n\n\n12:30pm – 1:00pm\nClosing Session and Keynote\n\n\n\n\n\nStudents can depart from the event any time after 1:00 PM. The Expo will be open until 2PM. \nRegistration is now open for Students and Chaperones to build their schedules. Breakout sessions are available with limited seating on a first-come basis. Students and Chaperones should build schedules as soon as possible to ensure that they have a seat in the session. \nLunch is included for CS and Tech Fair Attendees. Students will also select a lunch session as part of their schedule. \n\nBuild a ScheduleNote\, students will need to create a sched account to build a schedule. This sign up process will require the student name and an email address. Setting up an account does take a few minutes to complete. \nFeedback Survey\nWe want to hear from you! Complete the CS & Tech Fair Feedback Survey by Monday\, October 21 for a chance to win a new computer! \nCS & Tech Fair Feedback SurveySchool RegistrationThe event is free to attend\, but registration is required. Schools can reserve tickets for students with the following link. Once tickets are reserved\, students can create individual schedules to reserve seats in workshops and breakout sessions. \nSchool RegistrationDate & TimeThursday\, October 17\n9:00am – 1:00pm \nStudents need to arrive between 8:15 and 8:30 AM to check in. Students will be released at 1PM from the event. Lunch will be provided. \nLocationBig Bend Community College\n7662 Chanute St NE\, Moses Lake\, WA 98837 \nRegistrationPlease use the following forms to register for the event. Note: This event is held concurrently with the College & Career Expo. You will have the option to register for the CS & Tech Fair (which includes the College & Career Expo). \nWe are thrilled to offer this as a free event for both students and exhibitors. \nStudent RegistrationExhibitor RegistrationThanks to the following sponsors\, partners\, and supporters who are making this event possible!Subway of Moses Lake \nHome Depot of Moses Lake \nGrocery Outlet in Moses Lake \nGrocery Outlet in Ephrata \nSafeway in Moses Lake \nMcDonald’s in Moses Lake \nStarbucks in Moses Lake \nVanguard Academy \nDouble Diamond in Quincy
URL:https://www.ncesd.org/event/cs-tech-fair-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Computer Science,Computer Science,STEM
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SUMMARY:Eastern Washington Computer Science Fair
DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeWednesday\, November 9th\n9:00am – 2:00pm \nLocationTown Toyota Center\n1300 Walla Walla Ave\, Wenatchee\, WA 98801 \nFREE EVENT FOR STUDENTS & EXHIBITORSCS Future StatementsStudents\, tell us about how the CS Fair has impacted you and you could win a NEW Microsoft Surface Go! \nShare Your Future StatementWhat did you think?We’re asking all students\, exhibitors\, teachers\, volunteers and sponsors to provide us feedback on their experience at the 2022 CS Fair. \nTake Event SurveySee Who’s Coming!Keynote PresentationBish Paul\, Global Head of DEI Industry Collaboration at Snap Chat \nBish Paul is the Global Head of DEI Industry Collaboration at Snap. He leads the implementation of the Action to Catalyze Tech (ACT) report which will result in collective action on Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at an industry level with a coalition of 30+ companies (and growing). He is a scientist\, and civil rights advocate whose previous work has straddled legislative advocacy\, governmental policy\, research analytics\, education reform\, & community activism. In 2018\, he was named National Educator of the Year\, and\, in 2021\, he was featured as a “Local Icon” in the Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement exhibition at the MoPOP museum. \nPanels & PresentationsA Day in the Life: UW Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering\nJuliet Quebatay\, University of Washington \nAre you wondering what it might be like to be a college student studying computing at the University of Washington? We will discuss classroom experiences\, extracurriculars\, and more! There will be an opportunity for Q&A. \nClean Tech Alliance\nModerator: Gus Williams (Clean Tech Alliance)Panelists: John Kennedy (2050 Project)\, Daniel Merz (Concentrix)\, and Larry LaMotte (RecapturIT) \nHow Computer Science Can Help Save the Environment? Scientists are using computer science (machine learning\, artificial intelligence\, algorithms\, data analytics) to reduce global carbon emissions and generate sources of renewable energy. The panelists will share their educational and career journeys as well as their purpose for mitigating climate change. \nCybersecurity Careers\nModerator: Tim Hargraves (Nothing But Net)Panelists: Pete Neorr (Pacific Northwest National Labs)\, Kim Hargraves (Microsoft)\, and Amber Turner (University of Washington) \nWhy Cybersecurity? This panel will answer the question “Why cybersecurity?” as they share their journey into cybersecurity\, discuss different types of work performed in the field\, and identify traits and skills commonly found in cybersecurity professionals. \nData Centers - Is There A Job For Me?\nModerator: Ryan Beebout (Sabey)Panelists: Josh Schuyleman (VMware)\, Joseph James (Sabey)\, and Rob Moyer (Microsoft) \nWhat jobs do employees actually do in a data center? We’re so glad you asked! The people are ‘critical’ to the operations of a data center. Come and learn from local professionals about the kinds of technology and facility jobs in a data center. \nMultidimensional Tech Professionals\nModerator: Tami McBride (North Central ESD)Panelists: Ardith Daley (Dataiku)\, Mike Wansley (Tableau Software)\, and Robert Amenn (Albion Ventures Inc) \nA career path in technology is anything but linear! Leaders in technology come from all kinds of backgrounds\, and tech skills can take you anywhere! Come and hear three dynamic stories about the multi-dimensions of a tech professional’s journey. \nNetwork Administration\nModerator: Trevor Coates (NCESD)Panelists: Steve Garcia (Wenatchee Valley College)\, Chad Wickert (Columbia Valley Community Health)\, and Brice Lucero (Yahoo!) \nIn this panel\, we’ll explore learning resources\, networking career path options\, and dive into the day-to-day functions of network and systems administrators from a variety of industries. \nRobotics + Engineering Futures\nDr. Changki Mo\, Washington State University \nComputer science and engineering skills are pretty powerful when combined. Come and learn about the ways that engineers and computer scientists impact automation and robotics in agriculture\, and how computer science and robotics empower specialized functions like machine vision\, machine analysis and machine learning\, for nuclear waste inspection and vapor monitoring. \nTechnology and Computer Science is Driving Our Regional Economy\nModerator: Jenny Rojanasthien (NCW Tech Alliance)Panelists: Kirk Hudson (Chelan County PUD)\, Felipe Gutierrez (Columbia Valley Community Health)\, and Drew Zabrocki (Semios) \nAgriculture\, Energy and Healthcare are three of the biggest industries in our local economy and data is powering all three. The NCW Tech Alliance will moderate a conversation with Executive Leaders to hear about how technology is shaping their industry\, and how your technology and computer science skills are needed at the forefront of this change. \nThe Tech Professional's Mindset\nModerator: Keisha Jackson (Microsoft)Panelists: Heather Young (Distrokid)\, Charlie VanLiew (Firefly)\, and Matt McKee (Amazon) \nJoin this engaging panel and learn about innovative career paths\, the rewarding nature of the industry\, and strategies to increase focus and persistence as you pursue computer science education! We welcome questions from the audience during the session. \nBringing College Credits to your CS Degree\nEva Whitsett\, Central Washington University \nThis session is about classes to take/transfer to set yourself up for success in the CWU Computer Science major. \nWomen in STEM Panel and Q&A with IGNITE Worldwide for Girls\nLiz Bander (Microsoft)\, Joshika Suresh (Grant County PUD)\, Shannon Kellam (Grant County PUD)\, Pepsy Wirth (XBOX Gaming) \nThis session is for female-identifying students. Here is your chance to meet women who work in a variety of exciting STEM jobs! The speakers will share about their educational and career journeys\, and then you’ll get a chance to ask them questions. \nWorkshopsFarmBeats for Students\nCheri Bortleson\, Azure FarmBeats \nParticipants will learn about FarmBeats for Students and get hands-on experience with sensors\, live data streaming\, and build their own machine learning model. The program combines an affordable hardware kit with free curriculum and activities designed to give students hands-on experience in applying precision agriculture techniques to food production. \nMake Code\nJacqueline Russell\, Microsoft \nMicrosoft MakeCode is a free\, open source platform for creating engaging computer science learning experiences that support a progression path into real-world programming. Students will learn to combine the magic of making with the power of code across a variety of different products. \nMission Break Cyber\nNancy Roe\, Pacific Northwest National Labs \nRecently a notorious hacker has been causing problems and creating chaos by hacking into the power supply\, water system and other essential services. We need to stop him or her before another cyberattack on our services. If your team can solve enough clues before the end of the session you can tell us the identity of the notorious hacker AND all get a treat. \nObject Design and Block by Block 3D Creations\nDr. Lois de la Torre\, Washington State University \nParticipants will learn a free web-based program to create\, combine\, and manipulate 3-D shapes by stacking “block” commands (like Legos) rather than by typing in precise coding syntax. If you love math\, computer modeling\, programming languages\, playing with Legos BlocksCAD\, or like 2d sketchup techniques\, this is your best option for starting in the 3D object design (coding) and 3D printing world. \nUser Experience Design Workshop with IGNITE Worldwide: For Girls\nLiz Bander (Microsoft)\, Joshika Suresh (Grant County PUD)\, Shannon Kellam (Grant County PUD)\, and Pepsy Wirth (Xbox Gaming) \nThis session is for female-identifying students. Meet women STEM professionals and get creative learning how to make devices\, websites\, and apps easy to use! This workshop covers User Experience (UX) Design fundamentals\, including design thinking\, design best practices\, and accessible design. \nAll Exhibitors and Presenters\n2Sigma School\nAlaska Airlines\nAlbion Net\nAmazon\nAvista\nBig Bend Community College\nBlockchain\nCentral Washington University-IT Management Department\nChelan County PUD\nClean Tech Alliance\nCode.org\nColumbia Valley Community Health\nComputing for All\nConfluence Health\nCSTA\nDataiku\nDigiPen Institute of Technology\nDistrokid\nEastern Washington University\nEpoch\nFirefly\nFIRST Washington\nGonzaga University\nGrant County PUD\nIgnite Worldwide\ninnov8.ag\nMicrosoft\nMicrosoft – Farmbeats live demos\nMicrosoft Data Centers\nNCW Tech Alliance\nNCW Libraries\nPacific Lutheran University\nPacific Northwest National Labs\nRecaptureIT\nSabey\nSeattle University\nSemios\nSnap Chat\nTEALS\nUniversity of Washington\, Foster School of Business\nUW Paul G. Allen School Computer Science & Engineering\nWalla Walla University\nWashington State University\nWenatchee Valley College\nWestern Washington University\nWhitman College\nWhitworth University\nXbox\n\nPresented in Partnership with:
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