UCSD ForMIDABLE for Middle School Students

A UCSD Virtual Summer Program for Middle School Students
Program Dates: September 25 – November 20, 2024 (eight-weeks) * Class meets every Wednesday afternoon from 4:30 PM – 6 PM over Zoom.

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ForMIDABLE Welcomes You!

Important Summer 2025 Dates to Remember

Program Dates: June 21 , 2025 – July 26, 2025
Saturday Morning Speaker Series: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Wednesday Afternoon: 3-D Modeling, June 25 – July 30, 2025, –3:30 PM –5:00 PM

Thursday Afternoon: Intro to Java, June 26 – July 31, 2025, – 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM

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What is ForMIDABLE?

If you are in grades six, seven or eight and you are interested in computer science, robotics and engineering, then this program is for you! An offshoot of UCSD’s ABLE program, this six-week program will introduce students to STEM through hands-on workshops, invited speakers, tutorials and robotics demonstrations. Join your middle school peers and experience a summer of fun, learning and mentoring!

Students joining the program will continue to have the opportunity to learn and experience a variety of computer science and engineering focused career speakers, while also learning Python in a once weekly programming course. Students will have the opportunity to stay involved with ForMIDABLE through their middle school graduation.

Weekly Summer Tuesday What is? Tutorial

Each Tuesday, students will receive an engineering tutorial via email. Learn about all of the exciting fields of engineering that you may not have known about.

Watch them all or watch a few. Remember though, the more you put into this program, the more you will benefit!

Our 2024 Summer Calendar of Events Coming Soon!

During this program, class will meet every Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. Saturday sessions will offer lessons on a range of interesting careers and opportunities, Including medicine, law, community volunteerism, engineering and computer science. Wednesdays will offer a six-part p beginning 3-D modeling workshop series, your introduction to beginning engineering. python.

About UCSD’s ABLE Program

The UCSD San Diego Supercomputer Center is partnering with campus and community organizations to provide a unique program experience for students in grades 10-12. The program’s mission is to engage young women and man in grades 10–12 in the fields of computer science and engineering through workshops, campus and community events, corporate visits and mentor matches. By providing a first hand look into these two areas of interest and highlighting a variety of career opportunities in an encouraging and supportive environment, it is our hope that these young women continue on to pursue careers in STEM fields.

About Anita Borg

Anita Borg (1949-2003), a noted computer scientist, founded the Institute for Women and Technology (now AnitaB.org) and the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. With a unique capacity to mix technical expertise and fearless vision, Borg inspired, motivated and moved women to embrace technology. Her dedication and determination to demystify the field of computer science helped women see themselves as active participants in an ever-changing technological society.

ForMIDABLE Missed Event Policy

Once accepted into the program, participants are encouraged to attend as many events as your schedule will allow in order to gain the most from this program. Remember, the goal is to help you to better understand the fields of computer science and engineering before advancing to high school and expanding on your knowledge.

We understand that issues can arise at the last minute to prevent your attendance, and we certainly do allow for such situations. We just ask that you be mindful of the responsibility that comes with registering for an event.