Mission:

Computing is everywhere in our modern lives. It is driving commerce and job creation, innovation in numerous other fields of science, and changing our daily lives. The discipline of computer science underpins these technological advances. It is critical that K-12 students gain the skills and knowledge that come from studying computer science, however, in Northern Virginia, like many other areas of the country, K-12 computer science is marginalized and students have little access to courses in this area.

To address this challenge this group of individuals committed to forming a chapter for the Computer Science Teachers Association, a globally recognized organization representing K-12 educators, to build a community of expertise, advocates and support to strengthen K-12 computer science education in Northern Virginia.

Sept. 15 Meeting Minutes

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NVCSTA Chapter Meeting September 15, 2012 at GMU, 10:00 am

Attendees: Mike Hedderson, Patti Allis, Diane Murphy, Steve Rose, Nicole Kim, Brian Meermans, Tim Seaman, Pearl Wang, Mark Snyder, Ria Galanos, Ann Drobnis, Terese Scott


In February, GMU is hosting an Engineers Week in atrium downstairs – CSTA would like to have some event that would tie in
-       1 large presentation – prof / grad students present research, people in field
-       workshop(s)
-       handouts – links, ideas of projects (challenges)
-       list of competitions
-       information session for parent
-       potential employers
Event is probably during the week – perhaps overlap Friday and Saturday for CSTA event
Pearl is going to find out more from GMU and then we will decide how to move forward.

NVTC Workforce and Education Committee – AAUW Middle School STEM has something coming up – Diane Murphy will keep us informed.

VSTE has a meeting in December – we should plan to advertise there – Terese Scott will keep us informed.

We want to reach out to teachers / dept. chairs – members should do so accordingly.  Terese is working on a letter to send out. 

How to excite kids: content and real world application; technology news; show kids where CS fits in, using mobile apps– that is their life right now;

Math department at GMU is trying a new teaching method:  blending precalc / trig and calculus, might be something to look into

What is difference between computer science and computer engineering and IT – presentation from Ria is coming to the website

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