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From: Dana Kinel <danakinel.gmail.com@membernova.email>
Date: Tue, Nov 7, 2023, 11:01 AM
Subject: CT CSTA - Fall 2023 - Newsletter #2
To: Barbara Johnson <bajohnson@colchesterct.org>


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From your President:
 
Hello my little Nutmeggers!  Jumping from UConn's campus this past October 20th to now your local CSTA chapter has been hard work preparing our November meeting and beyond!  We have so much planned we're definitely going over time!  Are you curious about Higher Education Computer Science opportunities for teachers and students?  We've gathered a panel of public and private college Professors ready to share out what their institutions can do for you and your students!
 
Don't forget CS Ed Week is right around the corner as well!  We will have a variety of copy/paste resources for you to help you run your program!  Keep an eye on your inbox!
 
A resource for you!  Curious about Machine Learning and how to explain it to your kids?  Check out this fabulous video on how one young-adult used Machine Learning algorithms and a weighted reward system to program a computer to play Pokemon!
 
Finally, chapter elections will be held this November (and again in May/June) for all Board and Advisor positions.  If you want to throw your hat in the ring and see what leadership is all about this is a great time to join us in helping guide and uplift CS Education in Connecticut!  Reach out to Brad Kjell to nominate yourself for ANY position on our board. (Including mine!)
 
Stay strong through the Holidays - take it bit by bit.  Your CT CSTA chapter is here for you if you need anything along the way!
 
~Christopher Kerr
 
 
 
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November Chapter Meeting
Join our next VIRTUAL meeting on 11/13
 
We hope to see you at our next meeting on Monday, November 13th from 7-8pm.
 
We'll be featuring our higher education institution partners who will share opportunities for both students and teachers, as well as other exciting projects in the world of CS higher education. 
 
We'll also share information about our upcoming CSTA CT board elections.
 
Date & Time: Monday the 13th | 7-8 pm
✔ Agenda 📅Calendar Entry (click me to add me to your calendar!)
Praxis Subject Area:  Data
 
 
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Winnie Yu, SCSU
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Madelene Spezialetti
Trinity College
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Lina Kloub, UConn
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Darcy Ronan, Sacred Heart
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Bradley Kjell, CCSU
 
 
News & Opportunities for you!
 
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November Elections
 
Timeline:
Nov 1st-20th: Nominations are communicated to Brad Kjell
November 21st - 30th: Elections are posted.
First week of December: Election Results announced.
 
Reach out to Brad Kjell to nominate yourself for ANY position on our board. 

 

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Connecticut teachers pose for a picture.
 
CS teachers from throughout the Northeast gathered for a day of learning and exploring CS Pathways on October 20th at UConn.
 
Thanks to our host, the University of Connecticut, and all of the organizers, sponsors and presenters who made this a truly inspirational day for so many educators!
 
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Keynote speaker Kianjai Huggan and CSTA CT Vice President Jackie Corricelli
 
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Attendees enjoy lunch and the keynote session.
 
 
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Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and CSTA CT President Christopher Kerr
 
 
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Congressional App Challenge
Volunteer Opportunity
 

The Congressional App Challenge, the official coding competition of the U.S. House of Representatives, is aimed at encouraging coding and computer science education in middle and high school students. 

Currently, Connecticut’s 1st congressional district’s Representative, John Larson, is participating, and their office would love to have help from one community member to judge student app submissions. 

This wouldn’t require a large time commitment, and judges could be anyone from a computer science professor or college student to an employee at a tech-related company.

If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Sofia: spv@neted.org.

 

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6-12th Grade Event
 
Come and enjoy a day of fun and engaging STEM and Computer Science activities. The Women In STEM-C event originally scheduled for December 9th will now take place December 2, 2023, 9:00 am—2:00 pm at 1101 Kennedy Road, Windsor, CT 06095. Girls will rotate through three different activities and interact with a panel of women leaders. See the attached flyer for additional information.
 
For more information, click here. For questions, contact Chinma Uche: cuche@crec.org.
 
Upcoming Events
Tiger Hacks Competition for Schools in Southern CT
Greenwich County Day School
Nov 11, 2023
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
November Chapter Meeting
VIRTUAL
Nov 13, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
View entire list
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Our Meeting Calendar
 
Date & Time: Monday the 13th | 7-8 pm
✔ Agenda 📅Calendar Entry (click me to add me to your calendar!)
Praxis Subject Area:  Data
 
Date & Time: Monday the 12th | 7-8 pm
✔ Agenda  📅Calendar Entry (click me to add me to your calendar!)
Praxis Subject Area:  Programming
 
Date & Time: Monday the 11th | 7-8 pm
✔ Agenda  📅Calendar Entry (click me to add me to your calendar!)
Praxis Subject Area:  Impacts of Computing
 
April Chapter Meeting - In Person, Location TBD
Date & Time: Thursday the 18th | 6-7 pm
📅Calendar Entry (click me to add me to your calendar!)
 
Date & Time: Monday the 11th | 7-8 pm
✔ Agenda  📅Calendar Entry (click me to add me to your calendar!)
Praxis Subject Area:  Review of most needed areas.
 
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Remember, your Connecticut Computer Science Teacher's Association loves you! Thanks for everything you do!
 
From CSTA NE 2023: 
From Left to Right (Shawn Draczynski Tobin, Dana Kinel, Christopher Kerr, Jonathan the Husky, Jacki Corricelli, and Jamie Lang)
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