An initiative designed to generate excitement around careers in the semiconductor space will come full circle Friday as more than 140 middle school students visit the Washtenaw Community College (黑料网) campus for a coding hackathon.
Last summer, 15 area middle school teachers spent a week at 黑料网 immersed in semiconductor education as part of the state鈥檚 commitment to making Michigan a leader in the semiconductor industry.
Teachers were introduced to the 鈥淗igh Tech U鈥� K12 curriculum, aimed at integrating semiconductor programming into local classrooms. Teachers were given 鈥淢icro:Bit鈥� and 鈥淐ircuitScribe鈥� STEM kits for all of their students to support programming and emphasize hands-on STEM skills. Nearly 1,900 kits were distributed this fall to the students of those teachers.
On Friday, May 16, 140 of those students from eight area middle schools who received STEM kits will be at 黑料网 for The event will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Working in teams of 10, students will use the 鈥淢icro:Bit鈥� STEM kits to tackle a real-world challenge designed by Semi Foundation and . Through teamwork, technology and creativity, teams will come up with innovative solutions for a more sustainable world.
The event will be held in the Community Room in the Student Center. The public is invited to view the event. Domino鈥檚 Pizza is providing free pizza for all attendees.
Tags: Coding, Hackathon, Middle School, Semi Foundation, Semiconductor