Cool Startup Program in NYC

Hi all,

Follow link below for interesting story on what one school system is doing to build interest in high school students looking to create their own startup.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/july-dec13/education_10-08.html

Svetty

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Programming Salaries by language learned... interesting.  Java shows up pretty high on the list.  nuff said.

http://bpodgursky.wordpress.com/2013/08/21/average-income-per-programming-language/

Programming Competition

Check out this competition.  Let me know if you sign up.


http://mcicpc.cs.atu.edu/

Svetty

Code Day Chicago (Hackathon!)

Hi all,

I received this e-mail last night about a Hackathon that a senior at Plainfield North is launching in early November (Veteran's Day Weekend).  Check this out and consider being a part of it!

Mr. Svetlik

From: Anay Katyal [mailto:cubswillwin1@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 6:19 PM
To: Svetlik, Steven
Subject: CodeDay Chicago

Hi Mr. Svetlik,

My name is Anay Katyal. I'm a high school senior at nearby Plainfield North High School, and I'm also a member of a non-profit working hard to get high school and college students interested in technology and self-learning!

We run a hackathon called CodeDay: a 24-hour event where students have the opportunity to meet local tech companies, meet friends, and program apps. Oriented both toward students who do not already know anything about writing apps or games and well-versed programmers, it has proven a successful model for teaching students that they have the ability to make cool things here and now. You would be surprised by the quality of the results!

We just announced that we're running CodeDay Chicago this November 9th (Veterans Day weekend). I would be very excited if you could help by spreading the word, sharing our event, or letting me know others who might be interested in helping us out! It's a great opportunity for students.

You can point anyone interested to our site: chicago.codeday.org

Much appreciated,

Anay Katyal

Highest Salary Increases Next Year

Hi all,

This article came to me from my mom... see if you can find a pattern in the professions listed.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/10/03/the-10-jobs-with-the-biggest-salary-gains-in-2014/

Mr. Svetlik

Focus 100

Hi all,

Here is another great article, outlining some well-needed changes in the landscape of who are our programmers of the 21st century.

http://venturebeat.com/2013/09/23/black-female-and-smart-facebook-and-google-sponsoring-focus100-hackathon-bootcamp-symposium/

Svetty

Algorithmic Thinking

Hi all,

Check this out article (courtesy of Mr. Summy) on how much algorithmic thinking affects our lives:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/01/science/probably-approximately-correct-explores-natures-algorithms.html

Mr. Svetlik