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CS Connected Spring 2021 Schedule Now Available

February 15, 2021

CS Connected is a program run by University of Maine’s School of Computing and Information Science and Educate Maine’s Project>Login. The mission is to give students an opportunity to interact with one another while making professional connections during a time of remote learning. The program offers a weekly one-hour seminar on Wednesday's from 12pm-1pm. For more information and a list of upcoming events; visit the CS Connected website. READ MORE

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Early deadline is February 17th

February 12, 2021

Apply to Girls Who Code’s free 2-week Virtual Summer Immersion Program for an unforgettable experience! Current 9th -11th-grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply. The early application deadline is approaching quickly on February 17th! We strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups in tech to apply early, including Black, Latinx, and students from low-income backgrounds. Why should you join Girls Who Code this summer? Learn how to use HTML, CSS, and… READ MORE

SPONSOR THE NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND CS SUMMER INSTITUTE

February 11, 2021

Educate Maine seeks sponsors for the 2021 Code.org Summer Institute from August 9th-August 13th. More information on sponsorship levels is available here or you can e-mail Angela Oechslie with any questions. READ MORE

Code.Org Launches New Video to "Change the Face of Computer Science"

February 09, 2021

Only 3% of Black students learn computer science in high school or beyond. To raise awareness Code.org has released a new video "Change the Face of Computer Science". Please watch and share this video broadly. Inspire or encourage a student to try computer science, and let them know they belong. Together we can change the face of computer science. READ MORE

Maine App Challenge Virtual Open House to be hosted by Tyler Technologies

January 25, 2021

In order to promote the 2021 Maine App Challenge, Tyler Technologies will have a virtual open house next Thursday, hosted through Microsoft Teams. Here are the details about the open house: Thursday, January 28 3-4pm _____________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Learn More | Meeting options FMI: https://www.tylertech.com/maine-app-challenge READ MORE

Information Session Announced for Microsoft Global Skills Initiative

January 18, 2021

Project>Login, Axiom Education & Training Center and Microsoft will present an information session on the Microsoft Global Skills Initiative on January 28th at 4pm. To join the event, please use the following Microsoft Teams link: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 323-849-4874,,243845058# United States, Los Angeles (866) 679-9995,,243845058# (Toll-free) READ MORE

Project>Login Partners on Microsoft Global Skills Initiative

January 08, 2021

Project>Login is pleased to partner with Microsoft on a Global Skills Initiative to help Mainers earn industry-recognized credentials by encouraging participation in free training to prepare for certification exams as well as resources for job searching and interview preparation. For More Information, click here READ MORE

Meet Julia Evans, software engineer

January 06, 2021

Mr. Eisaman, Edward Little HS Computer Science teacher, recently had Julia Evans as a guest in his class.

Tyler Technologies Virtual Coding Competition

November 02, 2020

Tyler Technologies is hosting their first ever virtual coding competition "Haunted Tiles" Students can register and compete for cash prizes and scholarships, registration must be complete by 11:59pm on November 5th. For more information, click here READ MORE

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Due Nov. 5th

November 02, 2020

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9th-12th grade students who self-identify as women, genderqueer, or non-binary for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for… READ MORE