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STEAM & Dream Week 4: Python – Real World Applications + Explore Your Digital Footprint

In lesson 4 we will learn the many applications of Python. Python is used for scientific research and computing and even has several science-friendly or science-specific libraries including Astropy for astronomy, Biopython for biology and bioinformatics, Graph-tool for statistical analysis of graphs, Psychopy for neuroscience and experimental psychology.

Python is also great for machine learning. Machine learning includes things like speech recognition, financial services, even the recommendations Netflix serves up every time you log in that make you think, “How do they know?!” Python is used for machine learning via specific machine learning libraries and frameworks including scikit-learn and TensorFlow. After completing this lesson you will be inspired to continue your learning of python programming.

In this lesson you’ll also learn about your digital foot print!

A digital footprint is the trail of information you leave behind when you use the internet. Depending on your values, priorities, age, school, family expectations and other factors, you’ll want to set and keep boundaries that work for you.

In this weeks lesson you will learn how to become a good digital citizen. This includes how to manage time spent on the internet, how to treat others when on the internet and how to be smart with social media. You will have the opportunity to explore the difference between private information and personal information, distinguishing what is safe and unsafe to share online.

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Milky Way Tech Hub Startup – Minorities to Majorities is granted $25,000 UpWork Grant

Jasmine Chigbu is founder and CEO of Minorities to Majorities [MTM] , a company that aids underrepresented and low income students in calculating their financial needs and then connecting them with scholarship and grant opportunities. MTM is an active participant in the Milky Way Tech Hub community, having received both fund raising assistance and counseling through Milky Way Tech Hub’s entrepreneurship program. Chigbu, who has a master’s degree in biomedical sciences, conceived MTM after noting that there was a distinct lack of diversity in her undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. In line with her experience and the need she identified, her company’s mission is to “serve the under-served and create a world in which students can pursue the education of their dreams without financial barriers.”

One of MTM’s short term goals is to raise operational capital. In 2018 Chigbu met Nadiyah Johnson, CEO and founder of Milky Way Tech Hub. Since that time, Milky Way Tech Hub has aided MTM in their mission by exposing them to different financial resources, helping them craft grant applications and pitch decks, and connecting them with various funding opportunities. In November of 2019, MTM placed second in one of the tech hub’s pitch competitions, raising its profile both in the Milky Way Tech Hub community and city of Milwaukee. As a result of the competition, MTM has been able to develop relationships with potential investors and sponsors including AMFAM Institute, a key supporter of Milky Way Tech Hub. More recently, Minorities to Majorities was awarded a $25,000 grant from Upwork. These funds will be leveraged to assist with operational costs and the development of the second phase of the MTM app. Based on the recent traction made in fundraising, Chigbu welcomes the opportunity to continuous collaboration with Milky Way Tech Hub on other fundraising efforts and connecting to local tech talent in the Milwaukee area.

“Our goal is to serve the under-served and create a world in which students can pursue the education of their dreams without financial barriers.”

Jasmine Chigbu

MTM’s long term goal is for all students who attend a U.S. public high school and identify as underrepresented or low income have access to and be aware of her platform. MTM also wants to reduce the student loan debt in the country among low income students by at least ten percent in the next fifteen years. The organization has taken steps towards their goal by conducting scholarship and financial management workshops, partnering with educational organizations like the HBCU college fair , United Way Houston, and Duke BOOST. Overall, they have connected with fifteen thousand students in ten countries. Milky Way Tech Hub is prepared to help Chigbu reach her goal by helping the company to hone its business strategy, navigating the start-up world and ultimately standing out in the marketplace.

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STEAM & Dream Week 3: Python Gaming

This week we will be learning about gaming! Computer games are becoming an increasingly prominent part of our everyday lives, from entertainment to education.

With the growth of games, there are more opportunities for computer scientist in the gaming industry. Programming skills and a mathematical foundation are essential to a career in game development and design. When considering how computer science has impacted games knowledge and skills beyond programming, such as computer graphics and the user-interface design are also helpful.

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STEAM & Dream Week 2: Python Graphics

After School Coding for Kids | Year Round Classes & Camps- iCode

In this lesson we will learn how to use python to create graphics.

Computer graphics is a sub-field of computer science which studies methods for digitally synthesizing and manipulating visual content.

To create graphics we will have to import modules. Importing modules is a critical skill when learning Python. A module is a file containing a set of functions you want to include in your application.

The import statement is used to gain access to necessary modules. This allows for us to leverage the already written program in the module in our code. In this lesson we will use Turtle Graphics. Turtle Graphics is a module that allows us to tell a virtual turtle to move around the screen. We will code directions on how the turtle should move. His movements on the screen will form graphics!

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STEAM & DREAM Week 1: Introduction to Python

This week we will be learning about the basics of Python programming language.

Python is a fun and simple programming language. It’s a powerful language used by the top software firms in the world such as Google, Amazon, IBM. In the upcoming lessons you’ll learn how to code in python and explore a new world of possibilities of coding.

In this lesson you will learn how to install the python environment and text editor. By the end of the lesson you will also learn to write, save, run and modify short python program in Idle. Have fun!

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