**Please note that this event is not hosted by LBNL. If you have any questions please contact Amador Valley HS Girls Who Code at amadorgwc@gmail.com***
The annual AVHS Girls Who Code Summit is a day-long program at Amador Valley High School designed to introduce elementary and middle school girls (grades 3-8) to coding and spark their interest in STEM. This year, our focus is on cybersecurity and robotics, with a curriculum centered on Parallax cyberbots, from building and programming to problem-solving and maze navigation. The Summit will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We are seeking adult mentors from Berkeley Lab to join us for the day. We invite Berkeley Lab staff to volunteer as mentors, where they will have the opportunity to inspire and connect with students interested in STEM careers. Mentors will rotate as a group, accompanied by Mr. Kiyoi and/or Ms. Corbas, visiting different rooms throughout the day according to a provided schedule. In each room, a student lead mentor will welcome and brief mentors, followed by time for mentors to introduce themselves and participate in a 10-minute Q&A with students.
Mentor logistics:
- Morning session: 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Afternoon session: 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. (Mentors are welcome to volunteer for one or both sessions. Lunch will be provided.)
- To sign up, we will need each mentor’s name, email address, and a copy of their driver’s license for campus clearance.
- During the Q&A, mentors should be prepared to share their STEM journey, including what they enjoy about their work, how they chose their career path, and their perspective on the representation of women in their field.
