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Program Dates:<\/strong> June 21\u2013 July 26, 2025 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ForMIDABLE Welcomes You!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important Fall PREP 2025 Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Program Date<\/strong>s: October 25 \u2013 November 22, 2025 (five weeks) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday Morning \u2013 October 25 \u2013 November 22, 2025, 9 AM \u2013 10:30 AM <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is ForMIDABLE PREP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PREP 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middle school students are in our invited to join this fun and innovative program that will teach them programming, robotics and engineering concepts in seven weeks!. First, we will start with five weeks of virtual Python programming. Then, we will meet in person to build robots and practice challenges with these robots as they prepare for our weekend competition at SDSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will meet over zoom from February 13 \u2013 March 13, 2025 and 4:30 PM \u2013 6 PM. Nearing the end of March, from Saturday, March 22 and Saturday, March 29, hands-on role that building will take place in the SDSC Auditorium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is ForMIDABLE Summer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s ABLE program, this four-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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watch them all or watch a few. Remember though, the more you put into this program, the more you will benefit!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our 2024 Summer Calendar of Events Coming Soon!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About UCSD\u2019s ABLE Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s mission is to engage young women and man in grades 10\u201312 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Anita Borg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anita Borg<\/strong> (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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Manager of Education Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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