Overview
In educational outreach, the School of Computing at the University of Utah is committed to exposing K-12 students to the exciting and far-reaching field of computer science. The School of Computing offers outreach programs that encourage students to pursue careers in computer science and engineering. Several programs are specifically designed to interest women and other underrepresented groups in computer science.
Current Camps and Events
GREAT Summer Camp
The GREAT Summer Camp is about having fun while learning amazing tools to unleash your creativity. The first part of the week will teach you how to build and tell a story in your own interactive 3D world. The second part of the week will have you working together in teams building robots to compete in a robot showdown. Together, GREAT is about learning how computer science approaches to problem solving can lead to creative and exciting applications.
Contact: David Johnson
EAE Summer Camp
The Entertainment Arts and Engineering Summer Program (EAESP) in computer graphics for high school students combines theory with practical projects, enabling students to understand computer graphics at a high level. The EAESP will introduce high school students to the concepts of 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and rendering, using some of the most advanced software in the industry such as Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop.
Contact: Mark van Langeveld
FIRST LEGO League
The FIRST LEGO League (FLL) introduces young people, ages 9 to 14, to the fun and excitement of science and technology while building self-confidence, knowledge and life skills. FLL challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. Alongside adult mentors, FLL teams solve problems using engineering concepts, presentation techniques and robots. www.utfll.utah.edu/
The University of Utah is committed to help start FLL teams in Utah by offering mentoring, financial support, training and a tournament. Registration for the 2009-10 challenge, Smart Moves, is due in mid-September.
Contact: David Johnson
School Visits
The School of Computing is always pleased for an opportunity to answer the question "What is computer science?" and demonstrate fun computer science activities. To arrange for a faculty member to visit your school or group, or to arrange for your group to visit our facilities on campus, contact: Erin Parker
Contacts
- Matt Might
- Industrial Liason
- Assistant Professor
- Peter Jensen
- Education Outreach Coordinator
- Assistant Professor, Clinical
- Chris Coleman
- Communications Manager
- coleman@cs.utah.edu
