CSTA-Arizona March Newsletter (Mar 07, 2022)

Summer PD Strands Available!

Arizona CSPDWeek is returning June 20th-24th, sponsored by Infosys Foundation USA. We've released more information out our summer offerings, such as:

- CS in Elementary Classrooms for K-5 Educators

- Integrating Computing through Robotics in partnership with the STEMAZing Project

- Physical Computing and Game-Based Learning in partnership with Microsoft MakeCode

- AP Computer Science A in partnership with Code.org

- Data Science in partnership with Bootstrap and the U of A Data Science Academy

...and several more! Registration opens March 14th - click below to learn more and preview each strand.

Learn More!

Free Python+Robotics PD

Learn hands-on how to write Python code to control your very own CodeBot robot. AND you'll go in-depth with amazing resources that help you bring this real-world programming language to your classroom. You get to take home your very own CodeBot with license and curriculum. Click below to learn more, or click here to register.

Who: Public Middle and High School Compsci, STEM & Engineering teachers, technology coaches & coordinators, Robotics leaders & coaches

When: Monday, March 14, 2022 Time : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MST

Where: Infosys Ltd Phoenix Tech and Innovation Center 777 S Novus Pl. Suite 400 & 500, Tempe AZ 85281

Cost: FREE – PARKING and LUNCH included

Tucson Meetups!

Join the CSTA-Arizona and U of A Computer Science department for an afternoon on the Transplant outdoor patio. Bring your favorite book or magazine that's influenced your teaching or is full of student project ideas! Pizza and appetizers on us! Click here to RSVP.

These meetups occur monthly every second Thursday of the month!

AZCyber Summer Bootcamp for Students

The AZ Cyber Initiative’s Cyber Bootcamps are designed to identify and prepare the next generation of cybersecurity leaders in Arizona. Each session provides one-week introductory course for rising 10th-12th grade high school students interested in pursuing a career in a cybersecurity-related field. Several bootcamps are being run around Arizona throughout the month of June.

Click Here to view a flyer with more information

Click Here to complete an interest form.

Arizona Science and Engineering Fairs

Arizona Science Center oversees the state-level Science and Engineering Fair. AzSEF brings together first-place winners from school, homeschool, district, county, and regional science fairs across Arizona to compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarships. AzSEF is scheduled for March 28 - April 2, 2022. The fair is being held virtually again this year as we continue to maneuver through the pandemic. We are currently seeking judges for all divisions, but are in particular need of judges at the senior division level. Click here to view a flyer about judging opportunities