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WELCOME TO

WELCOME TO. AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY. Anie Inoyo. From Nigeria Rising junior at BU Major: Mechanical Engineering VP of NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) I love movies, music (I ’ m in a BU Band), fashion, cooking, traveling (did a study abroad in France)

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WELCOME TO

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  1. WELCOME TO AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY

  2. AnieInoyo • From Nigeria • Rising junior at BU • Major: Mechanical Engineering • VP of NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) • I love movies, music (I’m in a BU Band), fashion, cooking, traveling (did a study abroad in France) • My favorite animal is a giraffe!

  3. History of the Artemis Program • Artemis was founded in 1996 at Brown University • Artemis expanded to BU in 2011. Other locations of Artemis include Columbia, UMBC, and Brown • This is the third year of Artemis at Boston University • The mission of Artemis: • to study computer science and engineering by • learning about these fields • interacting with female role models who are also passionate about computer science and engineering • having fun and gaining confidence in their abilities

  4. A Day at Artemis • Arrive by 9am at PHO Lab 117 —9am-9:20am: Brain Teaser Warm-Up —9:20am-12pm: Projects in the Lab —12pm-1pm: Lunch at the George Sherman Union (GSU) —1pm-3pm: Guest lectures, theoretical topics and hands-on activities in CAS 233 • Leave at 3pm —some field trips may end after 3pm and we will notify everyone ahead of time • We will have snack breaks in the morning and in the afternoon

  5. What will YOU learn? MORNING LESSONS AFTERNOON LESSONS • Scratch • App Inventor • HTML/CSS • Website Design • Python • Robotics • Soldering • Circuits • Cryptography • Logic Gates • Set Theory • Search and Sort Algorithms • Graph Theory

  6. Bukky Oyalabu Born in Nigeria, Live in Queens, NY Alumna At Boston University – Class of 2013 Major: Computer Science Minor: Business Administration & Management Outreach! Programs like this is important for the next generation of STEM professionals I love the outdoors, sports, music, and dance My favorite animals are lions and elephants

  7. Guest Speakers One of the goals of Artemis is to provide girls with female role models • Presentations from CS professionals & professors at BU and other companies.  We'll hear about their research and learn about some of the most cutting edge discoveries in CS. • Some speakers may provide demonstrations and interactive activities

  8. Lunch Options Each day: $7.00 in dining points will be given to each student on a terrier card • Starbucks • Rhett’s (diner food, grill, Richardson’s ice-cream) • Panda Express (Chinese food) • Loose Leafs (salad) • Charles River Bread Company (sandwiches) • Pinkberry (frozen yogurt)

  9. Friday Field Trips • Rock Climbing • MIT Museum and Workshop • Google • IBM • SCVNGR • Field Day and many more!

  10. Jessi Cheung • Born in Concord, MA. Lives in Fremont, CA • Rising junior at Boston University • Major: Sociology • Minor: Computer Science • FVP of Alpha Phi Omega (ΑϕΩ), DJ at WTBU • I love reading, playing piano, scrolling through Tumblr, volunteering • My favorite animal is the corgi

  11. Presentations    Students will present a topic they learned about at Artemis. This offers a chance for the young women to show you what they have learned, but also cultivate real-life career skills! What: Presentation & Reception Where: Photonics, 9th floor When: Thursday, August 1st 3:00 – 5:30 PM Who: Family and friends are invited!

  12. Conduct • Students may only visit websites relevant to the Artemis curriculum (no Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Blogs, etc…unless we are programming it ) • Cell phones must be put away and turned off unless for emergencies, or during breaks • Keep the lab clean! Food is not be allowed in the lab. Water bottles must a have safety cap.

  13. Conduct (cont.) • We expect students to treat their peers, the coordinators, and guest speakers with respect. We have a zero tolerance policy for bullying. • We expect students to be attentive and respectful at all times, especially when on field trips and when we have guest speakers.  You are representing Artemis and Boston University, and we want to make a good impression. • If a student will be absent, please give advance notice if possible! If you are running late, please call us at the Artemis number as soon as possible.

  14. Lauren Kalfin • Born in Gloucester, MA • Rising Senior at Boston University • Major: Biomedical Engineering • Minor: Math • Involved with SWE, BMES • I love reading, traveling, movies, music, and cooking • My favorite animals are puppies and sea lions.

  15. Special Notes to Parents • Parents may call the coordinators during regular program hours in case of emergency. Please do not call/text your daughter directly during program hours as her phone will be off! • After the program, we can be contacted via: • Email at artemis@bu.edu, or • Voicemail at (617) 528-0985 • Please verify the transportation and email forms before you leave • Public Transit: Green B Train to BU Central; Bus: 57, stop: St. Mary’s

  16. General Tips • Wear comfortable clothing (sneakers, etc.) and bring a water bottle. We will be doing outdoor activities! • Bring a sweater or a sweatshirt. The building is air conditioned. • Come with an open mind & ready to meet new friends! • Artemis number: (617)-528-0985

  17. Questions?

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