Students to Showcase STEM Skills at Computer Science Fair

WHO: 
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Elementary, Middle and High School Students, Teachers, District Staff, Keynote Speaker Henri Crockett

WHAT:
More than 100 students from 15 schools (elementary, middle and high) will showcase their work including apps, webpages, Scratch and Play Lab projects, robotics and physical computing at the Computer Science Fair. Members of the local tech industry and university/college representatives will provide opportunities for students to network and learn more about careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The keynote speaker is the co-founder and president of the Crockett Foundation and National Football League alumnus Henri Crockett.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 19, 2018, 9 a.m. – noon

WHERE: 
Sheridan Technical College, Student Union
5400 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021

WHY: 
The Computer Science Fair celebrates computer science and allows students to connect through learning. Students will have the opportunity to show off their STEM and computer science projects, network with industry representatives, and have fun while learning how to apply STEM skills.

MEDIA ARE INVITED TO COVER THIS EVENT.

 
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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“Committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential.”
 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the sixth largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. BCPS is Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962. BCPS has more than 271,500 students and approximately 175,000 adult students in 234 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 93 charter schools. BCPS serves a diverse student population, with students representing 204 different countries and 191 different languages. To learn more, visit browardschools.com. Follow BCPS on Twitter @browardschools and Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, and download the free BCPS mobile app.

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