Name: August 2020 Virtual NY Tech Meetup - High School Program Showcase
Start: 2020-08-11T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2020-08-11T19:30:00-04:00

Join us for our August 2020 Virtual NY Tech Meetup! This month we will be showcasing student projects from 3 local STEM and technology programs.

Be sure to tune in, see the students present, and support these amazing programs in their mission to connect the next generation to the tech ecosystem.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMS:

AMERICA ON TECH (https://www.americaontech.org)
@AMERICAONTECH
America On Tech is an award-winning, early pipeline technology talent accelerator on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders by creating pathways into degrees and careers in technology. To date, we have worked with more than 2,500+ students by leveraging the time, talent and expertise of software engineers and developers to teach our tuition-free courses and help provide work-based internship and learning programs to promote the advancement of underrepresented students into technology. Founded in 2014, AOT’s work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, The Huffington Post, TechCrunch, BET and other leading publications. AOT has also been awarded by Forbes 30 Under 30, Wells Fargo and the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office.

Projects and Students
Rosalind's Restaurant
Presented by George Sucuzhanay & James Wong

Jellico Juices
Presented by Mehmet Soydan & Sandy Chen

FIDL Ice Cream
Presented by Jiayi (Lucy) Liu

Ocean Purity
Presented by Rofeeah Ayeni & Rodolfo Baez

Recharge Shelter
Presented by Alex Koiv

BRIDGEUP: STEM (https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/bridgeup-stem)
BridgeUP: STEM is an ambitious initiative designed to bridge the gender and opportunity gaps in computational science for girls and young women as well as boys and girls from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Hosted at the Museum through generous support from the Helen Gurley Brown Revocable Trust, BridgeUP: STEM has developed a distinct identity in the landscape of computer science education by embedding programming in the context of scientific research and communication to support participants’ college and career goals. The BridgeUP:STEM programs include a tuition-free intensive multi-year Brown Scholars program for high school girls and the Helen Fellowship, a one-year post-baccalaureate fellowship for women.

Projects and Students
Preventive Models for Respiratory Illness and Common Injuries in Professional Soccer: Learning Algorithms
Presented by Osaiyekemwen (Ruth) Ogbemudia

Sourceable: Combatting COVID-19 In The Age of Misinformation
Presented by Liliann Ulysse & Tochi Ukegubu

A website to introduce people to the Black Lives Matter movement
Preseneted by Erika Sauer

MOUSE (https://mouse.org)
@MOUSE_ORG
Mouse’s mission is to provide vulnerable youth with the computer science skills needed to enter and succeed in higher education and the high tech workforce. Mouse designs computer science and STEM curriculum on our online learning platform, trains K-12 educators, and engages students through the Design League and maker events. We are committed to fostering greater diversity and humanity in STEM and empowering youth -- and all those that educate them -- to access and amplify technology as a force for good.

Mouse’s mission is rooted in equity and inclusion to help close the access gap for low-income, minority, and female students in STEM, computing learning opportunities, and careers in tech. The courses on Mouse Create online learning platform are designed to help middle and high school age youth to develop STEM identities by engaging with relevant socially and civically important topics.

Projects and Students
Ven.sure.out
Preseneted by Tim Kravets

Teacher Tutor
Presented by Raeesah Iram

College Times
Presented by Mehereen Meem, Andy Lee & Sam Salmon

ALSO - We are keeping the meetup free of charge this month, but as an organization, our expenses have not stopped. If you have valued our events and programs, and you are able, we ask that you consider making a small contribution! DONATE AT: https://www.nytech.org/support_nyta

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