Category Archives: Computers/Technology

SPRING STEM – 1 week programs and Internships at STEM Matters NYC Camp

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Deadline February 10 : SPRING STEM – 1 week programs and Internships at STEM Matters NYC Camp   info at http://spep.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=51574111 

Students in grades 9-12 can apply now to participate in exciting STEM enrichment programs offered this spring break at the NYC Department of Education’s Genovesi Environmental Study Center and New-York Historical Society. Programs feature a computer science and historical inquiry program as well as high school internships. All participants receive a daily metro card.Have fun, new experiences this spring break! Don’t miss out, spots are limited and the application deadline is Monday, February 10.  Download our flyer, learn more, and apply now. For questions, contact STEMMattersNYC@schools.nyc.gov.

STEM Matters NYC camp offered during spring break, April 13-17, 2020. If selected, the student must attend all days of the program. STEM Matters NYC camp programs are free and students receive MetroCards for transportation if needed; busing is not provided. STEM Matters NYC programs do not provide meals.

The application deadline is Monday, February 10, 2020. Please contact STEMMattersNYC@schools.nyc.gov with any questions.

Apply at https://nycdoe.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App

All Star Code Summer Intensive

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For 10th or Y1s – All Star Code Summer Intensive – is a free, six-week, selective program (no coding experience required) that provides students with the skills, networks, and mindset they need to become coders, makers, and entrepreneurs. This program is hosted at top tech companies in NYC, including Goldman Sachs and Facebook. All Star Code is a nonprofit computer science education organization focused on motivated Black and Latino young men. Young men of color, with or without coding experience, are encouraged to apply. How to apply: Visit our website www.allstarcode.org/apply to apply and for more details.

The application will open on January 3rd, 2018.

DEADLINE: March 15th

Contact us: Email admissions@allstarcode.org, 

Intrepid Museum’s 2020 GOALS for Girls Summer Intensive program

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Available for 9th grade female students!!!

The no-fee Summer program provides 50 students with STEM-based hands-on learning, social and leadership development. For 6-weeks the students are engaged in a STEM-based curriculum that challenges and develops scientific and critical thinking, problem-solving skills, group and team dynamics and professionalism. Through STEM based fieldtrips and on-ship mentorship sessions, students leave the program with an increased awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of STEM fields and careers.Students can obtain the application and supplemental materials at our website: www.intrepidmuseum.org/GOALSforGirls

Student Application Help: Also new this year, we are offering application help, as we recognize there are households without access to desktop computers, high-speed internet, a scanner, etc. Current 9th grade students can register here to attend a free workshop led by GOALS alumnae to assist them with their paper or online application at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Mail paper applications or teacher recommendations postmarked on or before March 16, 2020 by 5:00pm EST to this address:

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Attn: Shay Saleem
One Intrepid Square, Pier 86
West 46 Street and 12 Avenue
New York, NY 10036

In an effort to encourage all girls interested in the sciences to apply, we would like to offer two, no-cost opportunities:

Contact: Shay Saleem,  ssaleem@intrepidmuseum.org

PowerPlayNYC

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PowerPlay’s SuperSTARS Leadership Academy (SSLA) is a year-long youth development program that offers high school girls the chance to: Develop body and mind through sports, healthy living activities and advisories; Deepen critical skills in writing, technology and networking for success; Build a portfolio of real-world work experience, service learning, mentorships, and prepare for college applications Earn a $750 scholarship!

For more information: https://www.powerplaynyc.org/superstars-leadership-academy/

American Museum of Natural History HS Summer Internship

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Consider becoming a Saltz Intern and learn to use equipment and technologies to guide visitors of all ages in investigations of artifacts, specimens, and the laws of physics. Use pieces of a telescope to explore how scientists view astronomical bodies in the Hall of the Universe, or discover how a snake’s vision is similar to Infrared cameras. In the Hall of Ocean Life, dive into the tiny but powerful work of plankton, or pass around some poisonous sea creatures and their victims. Training is provided for science content and communication skills. Participating in the Saltz Internship Program is an opportunity for you to meet Museum personnel, explore scientific content, learn valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages, and have an impact on the experiences of thousands of Museum visitors. Anyone interested in applying can use the link: https://amnh.org/saltz for more information and for the link to the online application.

Saltz Internship applicants MUST:

  • Live or attend high school in New York City.;
  • Be 15-18 years old;
  • Submission of Online Application and Short Answer responses via application link located on website; Each Answer should be 1 paragraph of 4 – 5 sentences; How do you feel you would personally benefit from participating in this science internship?; What science topic do you find most interesting? Why?; How will this experience at the Museum help you further your academic and career goals?

Apply at: https://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/grades-9-12/saltz-internship-program

DEADLINE: March 18

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program and the Columbia University Chapter

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Launched in Spring 2012, Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in the technology and engineering sectors.

The Columbia University chapter meets once a week on Saturday mornings on Columbia University’s campus. Selected girls are taught computer science including project-based activities by a teacher alongside TA’s in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment. Girls will also be provided with mentors from the Columbia University community.

To learn more, check out our websites: girlswhocode.com gwcatcolumbia.com

If you are interested in applying as a student, please fill out the application: https://forms.gle/oPUbq4mF2n9vnLH58

If you have any questions, please email columbiagwc@gmail.com

Our Summer Immersion Program is a free​ ​7-week introductory computer science ​program ​for​ ​10th-11th grade girls going into their junior or senior year of high school. During the 7-week program, participants​ ​learn​ about ​computer science,​ ​gain​ ​exposure​ ​to​ ​tech​ ​jobs,​ ​and​ ​join​ ​a​ sisterhood​ ​of​ ​girls​ ​who​ ​are​ ​using​ ​computer​ ​science​ ​to​ ​become​ ​change-makers.

Apply now: https://girlswhocodesm.smapply.io/

 

Bronx Westchester Area Health Education Center Internship

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The internship allows students aspiring toward a career in the health professions the opportunity to work in a health care setting and interact regularly with health professionals. Students must live or attend school in the Bronx or Westchester. Bronx-Westchester Area Health Education Center (BW AHEC) is a partner of the New York State Area Health Education Center System.  BW AHEC serves to improve the health and healthcare outcomes of underserved communities in the Bronx and Westchester areas through recruitment, retention and enrichment for the healthcare workforce.

Look at their website: http://bwahec.org/

American Museum of Natural History Saltz Internship Program

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Interns use hands-on, interactive technologies, such as an infrared cameras and digital USB microscopes, to guide visitors of all ages in investigations of artifacts and specimens. The Saltz Internship Program is an intensive learning and work experience intended to build upon the Museum’s After-School Program. Participating in the Saltz Internship Program is an opportunity for you to meet Museum personnel, explore scientific content, learn valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages, and have an impact on the experiences of thousands of Museum visitors.

Website: http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/grades-9-12/saltz-internship-program