Maker Sessions 2023-2024

These Saturday classes are designed for girls in 6th through 10th grade. Each session will focus using technology to design and create a certain type of object. No experience is necessary. Girls may attend any or all of the classes but they must register for each session separately. Each session is limited to 20 girls.

We will meet from 9:00-12:00 in the Computer Science labs located in the Science Center on the main campus of Lewis University.

Fall 2023 Sessions

  • September 23, 2023 - Minecraft Mission
    Embark on a coding journey within the immersive Minecraft world, where participants will conquer beginner code concepts and engage in collaborative mod creation. As part of the adventure, they'll embark on Minecraft quests, utilizing their coding skills to tackle challenges head-on.
    Registration Closed
  • October 21, 2023 - AI Adventure
    Dive into the domain of Artificial Intelligence, where participants will focus on machine learning to train robots to solve a problem. They will also unleash their creativity by crafting AI-powered text with the assistance of cutting-edge Large Language Models, such as ChatGPT.
    Registration Closed
  • November 18, 2023 - Digital Defense
    Explore the realm of computer security, where participants will be shown how to safeguard sensitive data. They will unlock the power of ethical hacking and learn how to better fortify digital systems.
    Registration Closed
  • February 24, 2024 - Programming Primer
    Unleash the power of coding with our introductory session, where we will dive into the basics of programming and discover the magic behind creating software.
  • March 9, 2024 - The Power of Pi
    Discover the power of Raspberry Pi in this session where we will learn to harness the potential of this tiny computer for big ideas.
  • April 6, 2024 - Doodle Droids
    In this session we will code robots to draw and bring their artistic visions to life, combining the worlds of programming and artistry.