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Girls’ coding program at Georgia Tech now taking applications

GirlCodeProjectGirls in grades 6 to 10 are invited to apply to TheGirlCodeProject, a program that teaches girls about computer programming through video game design and encourages them to pursue STEM education and careers.

TheGirlCodeProject has three parts:

  1. Lecture, a computer camp where the girls learn the GameMaker programming language, April 2-6, 2018
  2. Design, during which small teams of girls work together, under the guidance of Tech students, to create a video game with a STEM theme, April 7 to August 24, 2018
  3. Presentation, when each team presents its game to a panel of judges, with prizes and scholarships awarded to the winning team, August 25, 2018

TheGirlCodeProject was established at Georgia Tech in 2016 and is led by faculty and students of the university.

Applications will be taken through March 2, 2018 and are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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