The STEM Outreach Workshop Initiative (SOWI), sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is being featured in a three-part series on WRGB CBS News 6. The first episode that aired on July 27 may be viewed at the link below.
Program at HVCC aims to teach STEM skills to younger students | WRGB (cbs6albany.com)
(Tune in to CBS 6 on Aug. 3 and Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. to see the remaining segments.)
SOWI is an award-winning program that encourages students from underrepresented populations, including girls and those who identify as female, to engage in science, technology, engineering and math. SOWI workshops serve two age groups: SOWI STEM is Elementary, an earth science based summer camp geared toward students entering 4th and 5th grades, and SOWI Robotics, a year-round workshop series aimed at grades 6 through 12 that focuses on learning computer languages such as Python and Java, coding and robotics. The initiative launched a robotics team, SOWI ProCoders, who placed 14th in an international competition held in April 2021.
You can also visit the ODEI website to learn more or to donate to the SOWI initiative:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | HVCC
Published: Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:55:17 +0000 by t.hannibalwillia