The Computer Science Department hosted the Best Buy’s Geek Squad Summer Academy on June 23-24, 2011. With 125 girls in attendance, the camp was aimed at igniting their interest and confidence in technology. The curriculum included fun and interactive classes in PC Hardware, Digital Video, Digital Photography, and Digital Music. The success of the event was evident by hearing some of the students explain elements of what they learned during the camp.
The College community provided extraordinary support to the Summer Academy. The event occurred in an atmosphere comparable a “mini campus” with over 10 classrooms and facilities utilized. Bringing extra comfort to the sultry Lowcountry days, the Office of Admissions contributed cool drinks throughout the event. Members of the Library staff provided hands-on support on both days. The Physical Plant, Public Safety, IT, Registrar’s Office, Upward Bound, Student Affairs, Media Relations, and Mail Services are some of the other departments that helped to make the occasion comfortable and welcoming for the 9 to 18 year-old girls. At the end of the sessions, Christine Moore, of Computer Science, expressed words of encouragement to the participants. Debbie Counts, from the Office of Admissions, briefly addressed the girls about preparing for college and invited them to explore opportunities at the College of Charleston.
The Summer Academy was sponsored by Best Buy Geek Squad and Junior Girls Day Out Community Project.
