Castlepollard Community College Coding Workshop

Castlepollard Community College Coding Workshop

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  C O DI N G W O R K S H O P C A S T L E P O L L A R D C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
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  MIDLANDS SCIENCE Midlands Scienceis a not-for-profit development company which works to create greater interest in STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths] education and skills among students, teachers and members of the public in the Midlands [Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath]. It is a not for profit company and it is funded by a mixture of public and private funding. The objective is to grow the exposure and teaching of STEM subjects in schools through relationships with Science Foundation Ireland, Athlone Institute of Technology and a number of partners, thereby contributing to the growth of the midlands region through education. Photo Credits: Midlands Science
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  Reaching 13,000 people directlyper annum their work has been independently and positively evaluated and found to be impactful, creative and innovative. They make a particular effort in all projects to engage with those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, as they are the least likely to engage with STEM outreach. STEM OUTREACH Photo Credit: Midlands Science
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  is the processof managing the entire lifecycle of a product from inception, through engineering design and manufacture, to service and disposal of manufactured products. As part of my role as Business Development Manager at iConnect I delivered a Coding Workshop for the 1st & 2nd year students at Castlepollard Community College, Co. Westmeath. Mergon International partnered with Midlands Science to act as corporate sponsor for the event. STUDENTS Photo: L-R Pauline Nally; Midlands Science, Lucy Payne; iConnect, Aisling Nolan; Mergon, Mary Coyle; Principal at Castlepollard Community College
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  The objective ofthis workshop was to introduce coding to students using... Photo: 1st & 2nd year students learning how to use the Swift Playground App with the Apple TV The Swift Playground App.
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