Middle School | Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Girls Who Code - Virtual or In-Person

Girls Who Code is an international non-profit organization that helps to close the gender gap in technology. Through the Girls Who Code Clubs program at WPI, girls will be able to learn the foundations of computer science while exposing them to positive female role models who are currently involved in the field. This Spring girls will be introduced to website development by learning languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. *Note: Since the curriculum does not change from year to year, this program is not open to returning students.

Grades: 7th - 11th
Dates
Tuesdays (Virtual) February 14-April 4 OR
Wednesdays (In-Person) February 15- April 5 (April 12th –Snow Day)

*Please be advised there will be no instruction the week of March 6
Time: 5:00-6:30pm EST
Cost: Free
Registration: Opens 12/12/22

Geek is Glam

Have you ever wondered, “How does that work?” or thought to yourself, “I could build that!” Explore, experience and experiment, not for a grade, but for fun! Meet talented women and experience exciting opportunities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Discover how you can make a difference in the world. This is a one-day STEM exploration event on a Saturday in October 2022. This program is through the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts for Girl Scouts in Grades 4-8. Please see the Geek is Glam website for registration details. If you have any questions about our Geek is Glam event please email us at info@gscwm.org

Middle School STEM Experience (Virtual & In-Person)

Middle school STEM Experience offers opportunities for students to explore different topics in STEM through a 15-minute presentation and 45-minute hands-on activity led by WPI Engineering Ambassadors. The Engineering Ambassadors will highlight a topic in STEM and provide enough detail in the presentation for the students to be successful in their hands-on activity—no prior experience related to the topic is required. Engineering Ambassadors are excited to share their enthusiasm for STEM with your students! To request a date for a session or to have someone in our office contact you to discuss this opportunity further, please fill out this request form. For more information, please contact the Office of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs by email at pop@wpi.edu or by phone at 508-831-4900.