Summer 2020 Nextech Coding Challenge
Fuel the Possibilities
“The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.” –Arthur C. Clarke
These uncertain times have pushed many organizations to be creative in their programming. Nextech has accepted that challenge.
We are launching the Summer 2020 Nextech Coding Challenge, a virtual competition that includes mentorship opportunities, tech industry speakers and a community of high school students taking computer science to the next level.
Challenge Information
- Who: Indiana High School Students
- 8th - 12th graders during the 2019-2020 school year
- Students will participate as individuals
- There will be three levels in the competition (students will work with the Nextech staff to see which level best fits their skill set)
- Registered participants need to fill out the Student Profile Form
- What: View challenge prompt
- An individual student will submit a project using technology - either an app, website, or a physical computing solution to solve a problem
- Students will be given the competition problem the morning of June 15th
- When: View the schedule
- Where: Every event will be conducted virtually
- Technology: View challenge project details
- Students can use any technology they want in order to complete their project
- Students will be using online resources such as Slack and Zoom to communicate with the Nextech team and tech mentors
- Students will need to have access to a computer and internet in order to participate
- Rubric: View the rubric
- Prizes: View prizing structure
Challenge Resources
Still have questions? Email coding@nextech.org and a team member will get back to you.
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