STEMed Labs Announces STEMpreneur 2016 High School Students Learn Computer Science and Entrepreneurship

AUSTIN, Texas: In February 2015, STEMed Labs partnered with 3 Day Startup (3DS) to launch the first ever STEMpreneur series. The program provided students a unique educational opportunity by combining: 1) A month-long sequence of weekend classes called Pi Bytes designed to cover computer science and engineering fundamentals using the popular Raspberry Pi platform; 2) A 3 Day Startup weekend focused on developing entrepreneurship skills through an intensive learning-by-doing workshop. The feedback from parents and students of the inaugural series was incredibly positive, and STEMed Labs is excited to announce that the program will be offered again in 2016. Fifty students from high schools across Central Texas will have the opportunity to participate in the STEMpreneur 2016 program at no cost to them. The goal is to provide students who are interested in STEM exposure to computer science and engineering fundamentals through a project-based approach, followed by a hands-on glimpse into how they can carry those skills into the startup world. Simultaneously, through the 3DS component, we strive to attract businessminded students and give them an appreciation for how knowledge of STEM subjects can give them a stronger foundation for building the companies of tomorrow. In addition to serving students, this year we’re excited to incorporate teachers into the learning experience. Through collaboration with the Center for STEM Education at the University of Texas, teachers will be given the opportunity to attend a training workshop preceding Pi Bytes, after which they’ll assist students during the program.  

For more information or to arrange a visit of the STEMpreneur Pi Bytes classes or 3 Day Startup weekend contact: Sun Connor, 512-906-5036, sun@stemedlabs.org Ripal Nathuji, 678-457-9616, ripal@stemedlabs.org Please visit www.stemedlabs.org and find us on Twitter @STEMedLabs and Facebook!