9 Saturday Afternoon Sessions: 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1
Session Time: 1 – 4pm PST
Online Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom
HST ( Session Time – 10am to 1pm)
CST (Session Time – 3pm to 6pm)
MST (Session Time – 2pm to 5pm)
EST (Session Time – 4pm to 7pm)
Our world is being rapidly transformed by the impact of technology and its effects on our society and culture. Individuals in the computer science field work every day to develop new products, software and digital narratives that are actively reshaping every aspect of our world. Over the course of 9 Saturday afternoons in Winter 2025, high school students will learn about their future opportunities in the computer science field as it relates to their education, a career and making a positive impact on our changing world. Students will hear career presentations from working professionals engaged in computer science jobs and career fields such as web design, software development, user design as well as the business operations of technology companies. Additional talks will be given by C-SIP program staff that will explore the academic education, technical training and unique skill set that technology professionals utilize in their work role. Through workshops and discussions, student will learn more about how their unique personal and academic interests can relate to a possible career future in computer science. Students will also experience the field firsthand by working on a small, facilitated group project related to web design, basic software and user experience. C-SIP will be a fun and transformative way for high school students to learn more about their future opportunities in computer science and technology this Winter!
All photos shown above are from C-SIP Spring 2024 programs
Core Components of Winter 2025 C-SIP
– Technology Speaker Talks & Discussions –
We will hear from working professionals in technology and the computer science field who are engaged in fields such as website development, user experience, graphic design as well as the operations sector of technology companies. We will hear about subjects related to their work, their professional careers as well as their personal journey.
– College & Career Pathways –
As students learn more about their interests and personal strengths throughout C-SIP , we will discuss how students can connect their personal goals to tangible outcomes. We will explore college admissions as well as how to create an enriching college experience afterward. We will also explore career pathways and outcomes related to computer science and beyond.
– Leadership Workshops –
Students will have comprehensive discussions about how they relate to the computer science field and will also engage in workshops that help them understand their strengths in a team.
– Project Based Learning Team Work –
Students will take part in collaborative team projects where we will experience how real world professionals use web design, user experience and software. Students will learn the value of teamwork, collaboration and working across sectors in technology to achieve outcomes.
Winter 2025 C-SIP Intro Video
The video below was made by our Computer Science Immersion Program main facilitator for 2024 and showcases clips from actual Spring 2024 C-SIP speaker talks and program workshops. The visual showcase allows students to get an idea of what C-SIP will look like in Winter 2025.
9 Saturday Afternoon C-SIP Program Snapshot
Winter 2025 C-SIP Attendance
Students are encouraged to attend all nine weekly sessions, but are allowed a maximum of two absences in the 9 Saturday afternoon program.
C-SIP General Overview Flyer
Winter 2025 C-SIP Flyer