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August 30, 2007
THE Journal posted a story on its Web page this week about the University of Minnesota’s Kids Technology Camp, hosted by the CSE department and the Digital Technology Center. The story reported that the University is focusing efforts to promote technology and learning among disadvantages kids.
The department hosted the third annual University of Minnesota CSE/DTC Technology Day Camp from Aug. 13-17, 2007. The camp is aimed at exposing children from underprivileged backgrounds to a collegiate atmosphere and getting them interested in science and technology. The camp has grown from in attendance from 15 to 25 students in 2007, and from just five graduate student volunteers to 30. The cost to the students is free. The cost supplemented by sponsors is $300 per student, which includes bussing to campus, a light breakfast each morning, lunch, and a minimum of one take home project.
For more information about the story, visit THE Journal.
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