Congratulations Greater Columbia BDPA HSCC Team for placing 3rd in the country at the 37th National BDPA High School Computer Competition held in Washington, DC. August 18th – 22nd, 2015 Pictured: National BDPA Vice President, Mike A. Williams; Briana Abraham, Braxton Robinson, and Jalil Peterman The three HSCC team members did…
From the President, Lonnie Emard Since 2009, IT-oLogy has been based on a collaborative model whereby businesses, team up with academic institutions, economic development groups and media specialists to contribute to the non-profit organization’s mission of advancing information technology talent in this country. While there have been many learning moments…
We at TEDxYouth@ColumbiaSC love spreading ideas. Just like the TED conference, we bring speakers and performers from all over the world to share with students their experiences, stories, and passions. This year, we’re embracing surprise (our theme) everywhere. We love experimenting, so our conference will be totally different from the way…
According to a recent study by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT), gender diversity benefits businesses in several ways: Gender-balanced companies perform better financially, particularly when women occupy a significant proportion of top management positions and demonstrate superior team dynamics and productivity. Studies report that gender-diverse technology…
Calling all Columbia area 10th and 11th graders! Registration is now open for the Create IT Discovery Day to be held on Saturday, March 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at IT-oLogy, 1301 Gervais Street, Columbia. Create IT Discovery Day is a high energy event designed for high…
A hackathon in Columbia—just for high schoolers? CodeDay Columbia was a 24-hour programming marathon for students held at IT-oLogy, and was part of a network of similar events held around the country. The Columbia CodeDay was successful for the first event of its kind—with over 50 attendees, it was the…
By: Kevin Rabinovich Why I decided to bring the nationwide hackathon to my city and what it’s about. About two years ago, I went to my first-ever hackathon: the National Day of Civic Hacking. I wasn’t able to participate (I got there late), but I volunteered for a little while,…
Has your organization experienced challenges related to the skills gap that persists in the United States? You are certainly not alone. Consider these findings: In 2012, according to a study conducted by the University of Missouri-St.Louis: over 25% of employers reported a deficiency in Critical & Analytical Thinking in the…
Apply for STEM Scholarships today! IT-oLogy and partners are awarding three scholarships in 2015. Applications are being accepted, and we look forward to receiving yours. 1. CapTech Consulting: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Scholarship Qualified applicants will be considered for the CapTech Consulting STEM Scholarship, a value of $2,500….
A Collaborative Plan for Apprenticeships By: Lonnie Emard, IT-oLogy President A great example of what can happen when multiple organizations get together to focus on an objective or an outcome and creative, functional ideas get implemented. In South Carolina, Apprenticeship Carolina, an organization that is part of the SC Technical…