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.
Gigabytes summer computing program for high school girls returns to EMU. Check out the flyer and register.
Bits & Bytes Summer Computing Camp for middle school girls returns to EMU. Check out the flyer and register.
Gigabytes summer computing program for high school girls returns to EMU. Check out the flyer and register.
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.