CSTA-MN February Newsletter
Liz Walsh
Hello CSTA-MN!
We have a variety of upcoming opportunities for educators and students that we want to share with you!
February CSTA-MN Chapter Meeting Recap
The focus for our February meeting was summer opportunities for teachers and students in computer science. We were joined by Tony Varghese of UW River Falls, Marvis Kilgore of Code Savvy, Abhi Ghosh of UW Stout and the Minnesota Center for IT Excellence. You can learn more about these opportunities in the meeting slides.
Rachelle Haroldson highlighted a variety of books that can be used to celebrate Black History Month with your CS classes. Be sure to check out those books here.
March CSTA-MN Chapter Meeting
Our next CSTA-MN chapter meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12th from 3:45 PM to 4:30 PM.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ahf-itrs-ywq
MN+CS Conference
Registration is OPEN for the first annual MN+CS Conference. This opportunity is for educators, community members, advocates, and industry who are passionate about expanding opportunities for all Minnesota students in computer science. The complete conference breakout schedule is LIVE! Be sure to check it out and reserve your spot today.
Dates: April 11-12th, 2025
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Cost: $15/participant (note: travel scholarships are available to eliminate barriers to attend.)
Learn more and register: https://minnesota.csteachers.org/
Keep your eye out for an email with the complete conference schedule which is coming soon!
Coolest Projects USA is OPEN!
Whether it’s big or small, weird, wonderful, a work-in-progress, or a world-changing idea, we’ll give you the chance to share your project to our incredible community of makers!
Coolest Projects USA is a free in-person event for young digital creators based anywhere in the USA! This year, Coolest Projects will be hosted in Minnesota at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Date: April 5th, 2025
Location: Science Museum of Minnesota
Cost: Free (note: travel scholarships are available to eliminate barriers to attend)
Learn more and get your students signed up: https://online.coolestprojects.org/cp-usa-2025
Note: Submissions are due by March 14th for the in-person showcase.
Empower {MN:CS} - Save the date
Save the date for the 3rd annual CS PD Week, Empower {MN:CS}! This week-long professional development will have a variety of workshops available for K-12 educators. Stay tuned for more information!
Dates: August 5th to August 7th
Location: Twin Cities, MN