IDEA Space KC

Innovation, Discovery, Entrepreneurship and Arts -- a community resource for the thinkers, makers and doers of KC.

[IDEA Space KC @IDEASpaceKC]

Our vision of STEAM learning for all KC students is closer to reality. We broke ground on the Dan and Cassidy Towriss IDEA Space KC! Thank you, Leawood Mayor Peggy Dunn, @MayorLucasKC @JEDunn @BarstowSchool and all of our partners & donors.
https://t.co/R9iQhRaqC6

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It's a great day when you can deliver a little #KCHeartland mojo to your friends. @KCGolfClassic @BarstowSchool

[IDEA Space KC @IDEASpaceKC]

“#Esports posts its first $1 billion year,” via @NPR: https://t.co/cTfOUo24xa

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Empowering learners and educators today to create the Kansas City of tomorrow. #IDEASpaceKC #STEAM #innovation #entrepreneurship

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“How to get your kids interested in #STEAM,” via @Forbes: https://t.co/ihHTUqsi36

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With a maker space, a workshop, prototype testing areas and a fully equipped fabrication lab, makers and doers can use #STEAM principles to solve real-world problems today with the ideas of the future. #IDEASpaceKC #Science #Technology #Entrepreneurship #Arts #Math

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“We're teaching coding all wrong,” via @business: https://t.co/PZm3jBc8Zq

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“It is an innovative approach that will provide essential building blocks for our future workforce and offer students greater access to high-quality computer science and STEAM education.”
— Ryan Weber, President & CEO, @KCTechCouncil on #IDEASpaceKC

[KC Tech Council @KCTechCouncil]

🔸 Mark your calendars for May 1st 🔸

#NoCoast20 will be heading to @TheMidland with tech-focused keynotes, exhibits and awards.

Keep an eye out for award nominations opening soon. 👀 In the meantime, check out the 2019 No Coast winners:

https://t.co/gCKeVaADJA

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Excellent read from @DeBruceFound recapping a survey of 700 young people and 300 parents in the Midwest, identifying strengths and interests to set kids up for success: https://t.co/2il2cq0t6L

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“How teachers use technology to enrich learning experiences,” via @THE_Journal: https://t.co/DXSXeRxocp

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“We are thrilled to see the IDEA Space come to life in the heart of Leawood. With the excellence of @BarstowSchool fueling education and innovation, everyone in our community can look towards a promising future.” – Mayor Peggy Dunn, City of Leawood #IDEASpaceKC

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“Not only does entrepreneurship remove educational barriers, it also leads to higher wages.” https://t.co/uGf9t2CUp5 @Inc

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#IDEASpaceKC has the freedom to meet the needs of learners in the way we and our partners see as best—and that includes the freedom of expression through the performing #arts.

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We support @KCWomeninTech’s mission to make an impact on diversity in tech, including encouraging girls to explore opportunities in computer science. #GirlsinTechKC #CSforGood #IDEASpaceKC

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No poverty. Zero hunger. High-quality education. These are some of the global challenges the @UN is working to eradicate. They’re also top of mind as we think of ways to use #CSforGood. #IDEASpaceKC @KCTechCouncil

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Apps continue to be developed and change the way we live. Today, on National App Day, we’re thinking of ways to use apps for good. #CSforGood #IDEASpaceKC @KCTechCouncil

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“Colleges are helping students start careers in esports,” via @CNN: https://t.co/LzD7Fi6mK0

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Since she was introduced in 2017, @KCTechCouncil’s fictional computer science champion Cassie has helped more than 50 schools and organizations tell their CS stories. Will you be headed to @ScienceCityKC to see her? #CSforGood #IDEASpaceKC (IMG via @Cerner)

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Today is the first day of Computer Science Education Week, and this year’s theme is Computer Science for Good, exploring how we can use CS to address global challenges. Follow along this week to learn more! #CSforGood #IDEASpaceKC @KCTechCouncil @UN @codeorg