iCompute is an event for 4th and 5th graders in the Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad (WESO).
In this event, participants are tested on the following:
- Computing basics - knowledge of basic computer concepts, including hardware and software
- Theoretical computing - understanding of how computers solve problems
- Practical computing - ability to create a simple program using a graphical interface
You can find a detailed event description on the WESO website. .
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Announcements
Bits & Bytes Summer Computing Camp for middle school girls returns to EMU. Check out the flyer and register.
A brand new summer computing program for high school girls at EMU - Gigabytes. Check out the flyer and register.
Bits & Bytes Summer Computing Camp for girls entering grades 6, 7, 8, or 9 will be held again this year at EMU. Check out the flyer and register.
- After four successful years of Bits & Bytes Summer Computing Camp for Middle School Girls at EMU, we are offering it again this year in two different delivery formats, in-person and virtual. The week-long virtual camp (9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday) is free of cost and the in-person one is only $25. The camps will take place on July 11-15 (in-person) and July 25-29 (virtual). Limited openings. Register here.
iCompute event coaches meeting on Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00-8:00 pm. Zoom information can be found here.
iCompute coaches workshop on Wednesday, Jan 30th, 7:00-8:00 pm, in room C231, Computer Lab, Pioneer High School.
iCompute coaches workshop on Tuesday, Feb 27th, 7:00-8:00 pm, in room C231, Computer Lab, Pioneer High School.
Check out the following webpage for a unique summer camp opportunity for girls (grades 6-8) at EMU
- Bits & Bytes - A program funded and supported by the National Center for Women in Technology
iCompute coaches workshop on Wednesday, Feb 22nd, 7:00-8:00 pm, in room C231, Computer Lab, Pioneer High School.
iCompute coaches workshop planned for the week of February 20-24.
Check back for details.
iCompute coaches workshop at Pioneer
Send an email to weso.science@gmail.com to register. Include coach name, school name, and phone number. One coach per school.
- Monday, Feb 10th, 7:00-8:30 pm - room C231, Computer Lab, Pioneer High School
Upcoming workshop
Workshop materials
iCompute coaches workshop at Eastern Michigan University
Send an email to weso.science@gmail.com to register. Include coach name, school name, and phone number.
- Monday, Feb 9th, 6:30-8:30 pm - room 514, Pray-Harrold, EMU
- Tuesday, Feb 10th, 7:00-9:00 pm - room 521, Pray-Harrold, EMU
One coach per school. A second coach may come but may have to share a computer. Each workshop can accommodate 25 coaches. The labs are on the 5th floor, elevators are in the center of the building. Search for Pray-Harrold on this interactive map . Parking is available in the Alexander guest lot ($1/hr) or any of the metered spaces around the building.