The Information Technology Academy is a pre-college program that increases enrollment of diverse students @UWMadison and diversifies Wisconsin's IT workforce.
Last Friday, our ITA staff had the pleasure of showcasing the program at the @amfam and @UWMadison partnership event. We were so proud to be part of that historic moment!
@UWBuckyBadger looks great with our stickers on!
Meet Kamilah Taylor, a software engineer currently working on an app that fosters conversations online while reducing polarization and toxicity. Read more about her in this rapid fire 10 questions article with POCIT (people of color in tech)!
https://t.co/qbJ3aKWBPT
Read about Jessica Pointing, an outstanding woman in tech with a passion for Quantum Computing! She's an inspiration for every young tech-loving student out there!
https://t.co/AfdCJthrLn
Meet Ari Melenciano, a person who brings all of her passions together in her work. She proves you don't have to choose art or STEM, you can have it both ways!
https://t.co/W0HfZxBlaT
Technology has come a long way, and with it comes internet addiction. But, is it as bad as everyone thinks? Take a look at this article to hear researchers talk about the effects of the internet.
https://t.co/uKC6ZJBqFv
Happy Black History Month! This new children's book "Hand's Up!" by Breanna J. McDaniel celebrates black girls with the main character, Viv, who showcases black joy and resilience.
Check out a review of the book here: https://t.co/3qBfq3IJfu
ITA is proud of our student Ryan Jackson! He is one of MMSD's standout scholars, who will be graduating this June and has earned a tuition scholarship to UW-MAdison! Great work Ryan!
https://t.co/kEJYTQsrM0
Our First TECH Challenge team competed at the state level on Jan. 8th!
David G., Khaleilei K., and Matias B. represented Team ” Pizza-Powered”! See a brief vid of our robot in action, learn how we partner with @sector67 and see how you can support at https://t.co/QYboS2Xuyy. 🤖
https://t.co/nXAgT14qyn
Great news for UW! A new five-year $10 million grant will be co-led by UW–Madison’s Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning so more underrepresented students can study STEM!
To combat the idea of college students think of post-graduation too late, this college begins talks of life after college in student's first years:
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Will the number of college students drop by 2025? According to this article, they're expected to drop by 15 percent. Read on to learn more:
https://t.co/bYCe4fHkHf
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The National Center for Women & Information Technology has now opened their Aspirations in Computing Award Applications! The award honors women in grades 9-12 who express interest in computers. Follow the link for more information and the application!
For anyone writing college application essays, know that it's not an easy task. This article below suggests some things you may be doing wrong, and how to fix it.
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As classes go into full swing, it's important to remember for anyone applying to college that there are some essays you should never write! Before you start writing, take a look at this article for some guidance.
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If you're having trouble choosing which colleges to go to, maybe this article below can offer some helpful tips to guide your decision making! National Decision Day is coming up soon!
https://t.co/ofRtQR6VT8
If you've been rejected from a college, don't worry! There are still plenty of options for you. This article can help you cope with a rejection letter!
https://t.co/0TidepjDbE