Computing-related occupations are projected to be the fifth fastest growing segment of the professional workforce through 2022, and computing has the second highest median annual wage of all occupational categories. Yet in 2013, women held only 26% of computing occupations although they held 57% of all US workforce professional occupations….
Last week IT-oLogy hosted the IT-oLogy Open Hardware Summer Camp, a four day program where twelve students got the chance to learn, practice, and play with cool technology like 3D printing, Hummingbird Robotics, and Rasberry Pi. A favorite activity of the students? Getting scanned to create 3D printed busts! The…
COLUMBIA, SC, JUNE 24, 2014 – IT-oLogy has been selected by Code.org as the South Carolina Affiliate for the national code.org affiliate program. IT-oLogy is among approximately 100 Affiliates nationwide. IT-oLogy will attend a summit this summer to prepare for local workshops as part of a 2014-2015 pilot program. The program is a nation-wide…
From IT-oLogy Charlotte Executive Director, Kay Read: Clarissa Rainear, a talented Providence HS junior, is interested in pursuing computer science/information technology as a career and frequently discussed the importance of computer science with her classmates. She requested an interview with me with the purpose to learn about IT-oLogy and its…
The launch of the 5th location for IT—oLogy Cyber Saturday for Middle School students took place February 22nd. Winthrop University sponsors and hosts this newest Cyber Saturday. The Greater Charlotte branch supported the effort. After volunteering multiple times at the Cyber Saturdays held in Charlotte, Laura Fanning, AAA Carolinas,…
IT-oLogy is proud to be the recipient of a $25,000 grant from Time Warner Cable to fund its popular Cyber Saturday programs in Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC. Time Warner Cable will continue to sponsor Cyber Saturday, a program for middle and high school students focused on exploring IT. The…
The following article was written by Bethany Ferrall. South Carolina students participate in national Hour of Code Code.org’s nationwide effort paid off in a big way, exceeding expectations IT-oLogy led the way during the week-long Hour of Code by providing daily workshops at IT-oLogy and 24 instructors and volunteers at…
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IT–oLogy and Business Innovation Growth Council recently presented “Human Capital – A Paradigm Shift in Attraction and Retention” event in Charlotte, North Carolina. The informative program addressed the importance of innovation, businesses engaging with educational institutions, identifying and attracting early talent, and attracting and retaining top talent. Keynote Clifton Vann,…
The following article was written by Jon Bartschi. The 36 (including seven girls) middle school students who participated in November’s Cyber Saturday in Columbia were treated to a very cool topic, “Creating Generative Designed Art, by Creating Drawing Robots.” The term, “Generative Designed Art” refers to art that has been…
