DCIT 3rd Annual Computing and Information Technology Camp
From July 17-21 2017, the Department of Computing and Information Technology (D.C.I.T.) will host their Third Annual Computing and IT Boot Camp at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus.
Camp Vision
To create a new generation of students who are motivated and interested in learning and applying Computing and Information Technology to improve Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean.
Mission
1) To inspire and stimulate student interest in Computer Science and Information Technology 2) To expose prospective students to leading research and innovative projects within the D.C.I.T. 3) To prepare prospective students for the challenges and opportunities of university life
Tentative Sessions
Python Programming
Raspberry Pi
Robot Car Programming
Web Design
Career Guidance
Industry Talks
Campus Tours
Games and Much More
Target Audience
Students in Forms 5 and 6 in secondary schools
Students entering university undergraduate programmes
Interested students who are eager to participate in our camp but fall outside our target audience are warmly encouraged to apply for entry.
Mentors and Volunteers
Several undergraduate and graduate students at the U.W.I. have been recruited as mentors and volunteers.
Important Dates
Applications: May 17 – July 12, 2017 (Apply here.)
Notification of Acceptance: July 1 – 13, 2017
Registration: July 3 – 15, 2017
Boot Camp: July 17-21, 2017
Fee
The fee for attending the DCIT Boot Camp is $1300 TTD. This covers:
Welcome Kit
Camp materials
T-Shirt
Lunch, drinks and snacks
Contact Information
Email: DCIT.bootcamp@sta.uwi.edu
Phone: 662-2002 ext. 83098/83640
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https://sta.uwi.edu/fst/dcit/DCIT_Bootcamp_2017.asp
