UPCOMING 2020 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Welcome Community! For all Black Girls CODE workshops, we offer a limited number of financial-need based scholarships on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can apply for all scholarships using the following link. We look forward to supporting you!

Black Girls CODE x General Motors
Presents
Reimagining Black Futures Hackathon
October 23rd 2020 - October 25th 2020

Registration for Black Girls CODE and General Motors' "Reimagining Black Futures Hackathon" is officially open! During this girls-only, Afrofuturism-inspired event—which is happening October 23-25—participants will use technology as an avenue to develop solutions to social justice issues and explore ways in which tech can be used as a tool to evoke change in their communities and beyond. Find your city below, register, and tap into the power of STEM!

Black Girls CODE x Microsoft
Presents
Minecraft Aquatic Voyager for Beginners
September 23rd 2020 12PM PST/3PM EST

Join Black Girls CODE and Microsoft for a beginner-friendly virtual coding experience! Using the power of code, students will explore aquatic worlds and uncover hidden treasure with the Minecraft Voyage Aquatic tutorial.

Black Girls CODE x Microsoft
Presents
Intermediate Minecraft AI
September 23rd 2020 12PM PST/3PM EST

Explore the world of artificial intelligence with Black Girls CODE and Microsoft! Students will utilize Minecraft to learn about the different facets of computer science and AI.

Fridays with Verizon:
Navigating the Digital World with Aaron Patterson
September 25th 2020 3PM PST/6PM EST

Join us for the next installment of our "Fridays with Verizon" series! We'll be exploring how to navigate the digital space with Network Engineer Aaron Patterson. Patterson will give us a history lesson about the creation of search engines, provide insight on how they work and share tips on how to ensure the content you're consuming online is ethical.

Black Girls CODE x NFL
Presents
Mastering Design Thinking with the NFL
September 25th 2020 12PM PST/3PM EST

During this virtual event the NFL Media Product Design team will cover the process of design thinking. Attendees will learn how the NFL and the most innovative tech companies build products and solve everyday problems. This event is for students between the ages of 14-18 years old.

Black Girls CODE
Presents
The Science of Sundaes with Dr. Maya
September 26th 2020 12PM PST/3PM EST

Join Dr. Maya Warren for a sweet scientific lesson on how to make your very own ice cream at home. During this event, Dr. Maya will discuss her career as a real life ice cream scientist and how you can step into the food science industry. This will be a fun activity for the whole family, so raid the pantry for your favorite toppings and join us for this creative,  interactive, and edible science project. All ages welcome!

Black Girls CODE x Microsoft
Presents
Coding Adventures with Wonder Woman Intermediate
September 30th 2020 12PM PST/3PM EST

Inspired by the film Wonder Woman 1984, this “learn-to-code” lesson will teach children of all skill levels the different areas of programming and invites them to harness the power of technology to change the world. Join us!

Black Girls CODE
Presents
Girl Power in STEM Panel
October 3rd 2020 12PM PST/3PM EST

Join Black Girls CODE, Houston Community College (Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives), Impact Hub Houston, and SCORE Houston for a virtual panel discussion that will delve into the career paths of influential women in the STEM industry. Event attendees will interact directly with successful women professionals and teen girls to develop a greater understanding of their own potential and power.






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