Google-sponsored CS4HS: Computer Science Workshop for High School Teachers
Would you like to help inspire the next generation of computer scientists?
The University of Newcastle invites career advisors and mathematics, IT and science teachers to take part in this free, three-day workshop.
The workshop will provide you with the tools and latest information to engage your students with computer science concepts and applications, including:
Workshop outline
Day 1 – An introduction to Computer Science
Through a series of hands-on activities, discover the processes of modelling problems and programming and how these apply to current technologies, including Web2.0 and mobile technologies. The session will highlight the key role of computer science in different areas of science such as personalised medicine and robotics.
Day 2 – Applications of Computer Science
Gain insight into the immense range of computer science applications through presentations from senior scientists and researchers from the University and a guest speaker from Google. They will discuss mobile and web technologies, robotics, molecular biology, understanding diseases, business applications, data mining, data analytics, security, engineering, health, computer games. There will be an emphasis on applications that are interesting for girls.
Day 3 – Hands on activities
Experience for yourself some of the applications of computer science. Participate in a research group, developing lessons and projects for high school students to help change their perceptions of computer science.
How to get involved
Registration:
Dates: 11, 12 and 13 November 2013
Times: 9:30AM - 2:30 PM
Location: TBC
For more information: elena.prieto@newcastle.edu.au
Contributors
Dr Regina Berretta
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Head of Computer Science and Software Engineering Discipline
Researcher at the Priority Research Centre for Bioinformatics, Biomarker Discovery and Information Based Medicine
Regina.Berretta@newcastle.edu.au
Laureate Professor Jonathan Borwein
School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Director of the Priority Research Centre for Computer-Assisted Research Mathematics and its Applications
Stephan.Chalup@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Kathryn Holmes
School of Education
Program Management Group Chair for Secondary Programs
Program convenor for Bachelor of Teaching (secondary)/Bachelor of Mathematics
Kathryn.Holmes@newcastle.edu.au
Professor Pablo Moscato
School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Director of the Priority Research Centre for Bioinformatics, Biomarker Discovery and Information Based Medicine
ARC Future Fellow
Judy-Anne.Osborn@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Elena Prieto
School of Education
Deputy Program Convenor Master of Educational Studies (Maths cohort)
Elena.Prieto@newcastle.edu.au