Did you know that Code/Art uses a near-peer teaching model by employing college-level computer science majors to teach and mentor younger students?  Why this model is so important  This near-peer teaching model is a powerful approach that harnesses the influence of individuals who are close in age or experience to the learner. It acknowledges that students often learn effectively from peers who share their background, interests, and challenges, and leverages this connection to foster a sense of belonging and improve learning outcomes. It is especially important to foster this sense of belonging for girls in computer science, a field that…

We are thrilled to announce that Code/Art has been awarded the 2023 Golden Palm Award for EdTech Excellence presented by South Florida Tech Hub!  The award celebrates organizations that have made significant contributions to tech education, skill development, and access to education in South Florida, fostering the next generation of tech talent. We’re honored to have been nominated alongside: CSTA Miami Dan Marino Foundation LAN InfoTech Miami EdTech Boca Code 4Geeks Academy College of Communication & Design, Lynn University Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Broward Area STEM Ecosystem (BASE) This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support of our…

That's a wrap on our summer camps for rising 6th-9th grade girls in various locations across Miami! The past few weeks have been filled with creativity, innovation, and empowerment, and we couldn't be prouder of the young minds that have flourished in our camps. During the camps, Code/Artists were introduced to programming by creating projects using JavaScript and Scratch. Campers also had the opportunity to interact with industry professionals, explore real-world applications of coding, and gain insights into various career paths such as Web3, UX/UI, IT, Business Development, and Cybersecurity. “Code/Art is a great program to introduce any girl to coding.…

We had the great pleasure of collaborating with our CSforALL Miami cohort partners: MiamiEdTech, CSTA Miami, and Infento to host an end-of-year celebration for a group of nominated teachers in South Florida who have gone above and beyond teaching on-demand computer science skills to their students! Thank you to our partners Ironhack for lending their brand new space for us to host this event! We ended our celebration by attending a Marlin's game to kick off everyone's well-deserved summer break.    Teachers Awarded by Code/Art :  A’Shonda Bivens, Ernest R Graham K-8 Academy Ana Vo, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High…

Congratulations to the class of 2023! Below we're highlighting a few  Code/Artists within our community that have accomplished so much and eagerly anticipate to hear more about their future accomplishments. Read below for more on their journey and how this community has impacted them.  Anne-Sophie Frédérick Attending: Williams College Major: Computer Science and Linguistics Notable achievements: 2022 ChangeMaker winner Future Tech LeadHERs Club member CodeYourSelf™ top competition contestant Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient "My self-portrait for the Code/Art’s CodeYourSelf™ competition was my first time coding. Code/Art has been part of my computer science journey ever since. Participating in the club…

The future is bright! This month, we had the pleasure of visiting a Code/Art Creative Coding elective taught by an all-star middle school teacher, Ms. A’Shonda Bivens at Ernest R Graham K-8 Academy Hialeah,FL. During our visit, we got to chat with young girls who proudly shared their coded projects and spoke confidently about their […]

We're thrilled to share that four Code/Art high school students, Jennifer M., Anne-Sophie F., Alexa M., and Vivian B. are recipients of Amazon's Future Engineer $40K Scholarship! Only eight students in all of Miami-Dade County Public Schools received one of these prestigious scholarships, and four of them went to Code/Art students! Jennifer is a Code/Art programs intern, a Code/Art Future Tech LeadHER, and a 2023 Code/Art ChangeMaker competition winner. Anne-Sophie is a Code/Art Future Tech LeadHER, a top Code/Art CodeYourSelf™ competition finalist for the past two years, and a 2022 Code/Art ChangeMaker competition winner. Alexa worked as a Code/Art marketing intern last summer, and Vivian was introduced to Code/Art by her high school math teacher, who…

Check out our latest interview with Comcast Newsmakers! Romina Polo, Chief Creative Officer of Code Art, joins Candace Kelley to talk about how she is out in the community making sure that when it comes to technology, young girls and women are not left behind.

This summer, we’re bringing the excitement of coding and technology to middle school girls across the City of Miami!  Code/Art is thrilled to share that we’ve partnered with Venture Miami and Miami Dade College to host 5 1-week long camps at four different MDC locations across the City of Miami. Our goal is to empower […]

On March 11th, 2023, Code/Art hosted its 8th annual Code/Art Fest – a gathering that celebrates the achievements of young female coders while raising awareness of the opportunities in computing fields. Every year, Code/Art Fest brings together technologists, artists, and creatives to participate in tech workshops, keynote talks, an interactive STEM expo, and a one-of-a-kind […]

We’re honored to announce that Code/Art has been selected as one of the five organizations that the City of Miami will fund to advance STEM education in the City of Miami. The funds are granted by the Economic Accessibility Initiative (EAI) through Venture Miami, a City of Miami department created to provide access to economic […]

Happy Computer Science Education (CSEd) Week [Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, 2022]! Every year, we partner with school teachers to encourage students to participate in an Hour of Code activity or CS themed event. This year, we had the pleasure of visiting a few Miami-Dade County schools as well as co-host a CSEd Celebration at […]