From July 25 to July 31, 45 young high-school women attended the 2004 First Bytes Summer Camp where they explored computer science. At the camp, they had the opportunity to learn that "computer science is more than video games."
About First Bytes
"First Bytes is part of The University of Texas at Austin effort to correct the under-representation of minorities and women in one of the fastest growing and important fields for the future."
The Department of Computer Sciences "is working to enhance the information technology field by attracting a more diverse work-force."
Above quotes from the 2004 First Bytes Summer Camp Press Release
For more information, visit:
- The 2004 First Bytes Summer Camp press release
- The First Bytes Summer Camp Website
- Professor Kathryn McKinley's Web Page
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