CSC Charitable Foundation Launching Youth Computer Coding Challenge in 2017
December 06 2016 - 09:00AM
Business Wire
CSC Codes Inspires 10- to 14-Year-olds to
Submit Computer Program Coding Projects for Learning, Fun, Prizes
and Recognition
The CSC Charitable Foundation on Jan. 9, 2017 is launching a
global technology-based learning challenge, “CSC Codes,” which
invites children ages 10 to 14 to submit computer program coding
projects for a chance at local prizes and a global championship.
The CSC Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CSC
(NYSE: CSC), a global leader in next-generation IT services and
solutions.
The goal of CSC Codes is to grow interest in STEM Education
worldwide. The initiative is intended to be a fun way for youth to
discover computer science through an engaging programming
challenge. Schools and independent youth groups are encouraged to
participate.
“Kids can code! We hope CSC Codes will inspire a passion for
programming among youth and learn that computer science is an
enjoyable, fun, and easy to develop skill,” said Dan Hushon, CSC’s
chief technology officer. All that is required to participate in
the competition is access to a computer, an internet connection and
imagination.
“Technology is everywhere, changing every industry on the planet
yet only one in four schools teach computer science,” Hushon
continued. “The world will need an enormous workforce of future
technologists. The CSC Charitable Foundation is committed to
enabling our youth with the awareness and skills to make the most
of these opportunities.”
Children ages 10 to 14, in teams of three, can submit coding
projects online in one of two categories defined by age. Teams will
have six weeks to develop and submit their online project, which
will be reviewed by a panel of judges for creativity, originality,
technical merit and accuracy, as well as good programming
practices. Winning teams in the various categories will receive
prizes with the opportunity to advance to the global championship
in a location to be determined in 2017.
On January 9, 2017, the CSC Charitable Foundation will release
specifics about the CSC Codes challenge. Additional information on
the program including team registration details is available at:
www.csc.com/csccodes.
The CSC Charitable Foundation is a registered 501(c) charity in
the United States that provides structure to our philanthropic
activities, ensuring our giving aligns with our mission and values.
Foundation gifts align with established focus areas and are
approved by the CSC Charitable Foundation Board.
About CSC
CSC (NYSE: CSC) leads clients on their digital transformation
journeys. The company provides innovative next-generation
technology services and solutions that leverage deep industry
expertise, global scale, technology independence and an extensive
partner community. CSC serves leading commercial and international
public sector organizations throughout the world. CSC is a Fortune
500 company and ranked among the best corporate citizens. For more
information, visit the company's website at www.csc.com.
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