welcome to…. history of the artemis program artemis was founded in 1996 at brown university this...

Welcome to…

History of the Artemis Program

• Artemis was founded in 1996 at Brown University

• This is the premiere year of Artemis at Columbia University 

• The mission of Artemis: To encourage young women tostudy computer science and engineering by providing a venue for them to learn about these fields and introduce them to female role models who are passionate about computer science and engineering.

What will the students learn?

• Robotics• Web Design: HTML/CSS• Programming: Python• Graphics• Search/Sorting Algorithms• Electrical Engineering• Excel Graphing and Formulas• Cryptography

And More!

A Day at Artemis

Arrive at 9am9am-9:20am: Warm-up activity9:20am-12pm: Hands on Computer Projects12pm-1pm: Lunch at John Jay Dining Hall1pm-3:30pm: Guest lectures and theoretical topics

Leave at 3:30pm (some field trips may end after 3:30; we will notify everyone ahead of time)

We also have a morning and afternoon break and time to get sunshine!

Lunch Options

Each day (Mon-Thurs) students will go to John Jay Dining HallThey will have about varying food options on field trip days

• Salad Bar• Sandwiches• Grill• Soups• Hot lunch• “Action Station”• The choices are varied every day!

If you have special dietary concerns, we will make sure to provide options for you.

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Guest Speakers

One of the goals of Artemis is to provide girls with female role models

• Presentations from both Columbia University community members as well as industry professionals.  We'll hear about their research and learn about some of the most cutting edge discoveries in CS.

Presentations   

Students will present a topic they learned about at Artemis

What: Presentation & Reception

Where: Botwinick Lab, 12th floor of Mudd

When: August 8th from 5:30-8pm

Who: Family and friends are invited!

Conduct• Students must treat their peers, the coordinators,

and guest speakers with respect. We have a zero tolerance policy for bullying.

• We expect students to be attentive and respectful at all times, especially when on field trips and when we have guest speakers.  You are representing Artemis and Columbia University, and we want to make a good impression.

• If a student will be absent or tardy, we will contact a parent or guardian after fifteen minutes. If you know she will be absent, please give advance notice if possible!

• Students may only visit websites relevant to the Artemis curriculum (facebook, twitter, tumblr, etc. are for your own time!)

• Cell phones must be put away and turned off unless for emergencies, or during breaks

• Keep the lab clean! Food will not be allowed in the lab. Water bottles must a have safety cap.

Conduct (cont.)

Special Notes to Parents

• Parents may call the coordinators during regular camp hours in case of emergency.

• After camp hours we can be contacted via:

• Email at artemis@cs.columbia.edu, or

• Voicemail at (347)-766-2238

Transportation

• Subway: Take the 1 to 116th st. Enter Columbia’s campus at 116th st and walk to the North-east corner of campus. This building is called Mudd and the Botwinick lab is on the 12th floor.

• Bus: Take the M4 or M104 to 120th and Broadway. Walk towards Amsterdam (east) and enter Mudd on the south side of the street. You will be on the 1st floor of Mudd, take the elevators to 12th. Alternatively take M60 to 120th and Amsterdam.

• Please update the transportation form before you leave

General Tips

• Wear comfortable clothing (sneakers, etc.) and a water bottle. We will be doing outdoor activities!

• Bring a sweater. The building is air conditioned and can get very chilly!

• Artemis number: (347)-766-2238• Students should have this in case they are running

late• Parents should also have this to readily contact all

coordinators

• Come with an open mind!

Questions?