This free, residential program offers a unique opportunity to experience college life at UT Austin while gaining practical computer science skills and exploring tech careers.
The Academy for All (Standard Edition) is a free, week-long residential program at the University of Texas at Austin designed for high school students entering 11th-12th grade. Participants gain hands-on experience in computer science by coding an Arduino microcontroller to create LED light displays that can put on a show or dance to music. The program emphasizes developing coding and teamwork skills through collaborative projects. Beyond technical learning, students explore various tech careers, connect with current UT Austin students, and attend guest speaker presentations. The academy also includes tours of UT facilities and may feature a field trip to a local tech company to learn from corporate representatives. This immersive experience provides a taste of college life, fostering friendships and inspiring future innovators in computing.
A typical day involves breakfast at the dining hall, hands-on lessons and activities led by UT professors and industry experts at the Gates-Dell Complex, lunch and leisure time, more hands-on learning and project teamwork in the computer lab, dinner, and evening social activities like bowling, sports, or gaming.
This program is best for high school students entering 11th-12th grade who are curious about computer science, want to gain coding and teamwork skills, and are interested in exploring tech careers.
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