K-12 Hoosier student finalists from the Nextech CSforGood Competition will be showcasing their computer science team projects at the Indiana Statehouse, which solve a problem in their local community or school.
The event on Wednesday includes live judging from industry professionals. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the event that day.
Karen Jung, President, Nextech will be on hand for the event along with Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education and Kate Maloney, Executive Director, Infosys Foundation USA
Various K-12 students from the following Indiana schools: Clarks Creek Elementary, Guilford Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, LaVille Elementary, Cold Spring School, Plainfield Community Middle School, Shenandoah Middle School, South Vermillion Middle School, Carmel High School, Castle High School, Fishers High School, Triton Central High School and the Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship
This event is a lead-in to Computer Science Education Week, December 9-15, the annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers and partners to the field.
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