CSA began discussing the 'connection initiative'"how tos" with an expert, Rebecca Schatz, founder of the celebrated 'The Works', CodeSavvy.org and CS&E Department's 2013 Distinguished Alumni. Rebecca's real world experiences and the hard lessons learned in building and running 'The Works' has provided her with an invaluable storehouse of foundational knowledge and years of experiences on the successful ways to start-up, market, nurture and operate an outreach program.
Rebecca's thrilled to have CSA on board and the timing is right! She points out that the 'general public' is more attuned to the needs and pleas of better science and math educational opportunities and specifically getting more young girls involved. Youngsters and teens are eager to learn about computers and robots and rockets and smartphones and apps and the how-tos of building and creating. And yet, there's a shortage of 'qualified' mentors and coaches to leverage this great opportunity to connect and inspire.
There was 'an obvious match' between our respective organizations. CodeSavvy needs mentors for the kids who are participating in its programs, and CSA has some adult professionals who could find a way to commit a few hours exploring and coaching kids learning technology.
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