Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2019 Nominee

Code Art


Description

CodeArt works to increase the number of girls studying computer science by delighting and inspiring them with the creative possibilities of computer programming. CodeArt uses art as an onramp to coding for girls in grades 4-12. Through CodeHer clubs and community workshops where students learn how to write computer programs that generate art. CodeArt also puts on an annual event focused on spotlighting the achievements of young female coders and raising awareness for the need of more women in Computer Science. The event includes an exhibition of code-based art created by girls in grades 4-12, a friendly coding competition, coding workshops, additional hands-on STEAM activities, a speaker symposium, and awards ceremony.

Project website

https://code-art.com/


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C4. Capacity building 2019
  • AL C7. E-learning
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 4: Quality education
  • Goal 5: Gender equality

Coverage
  • Western Europe and North America

Status

Ongoing

Start date

2018

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Youth

WSIS values promotion

By increasing the number of girls studying computer science by delighting and inspiring them with the creative possibilities of computer programming.


Entity name

Radical Partners

Entity country—type

United States of America Civil Society

Entity website

http://www.radical.partners/