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May 2025 Python Boot Camp

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May 2025 Python Boot Camp

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Programming Boot Camp will be held in-person from - Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - Friday, May 9, 2025.


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Fee waivers may be available for non-GGC students who meet academic criteria (GPA of 3.3 or higher).

Purpose

  • Prepare Students for Success in Programming Courses

  • Group students who have been exposed to programming (Java or Python) and want a refresher to prepare for other IT classes

  • Facilitate student engagement with peers, faculty, and industry professionals

  • Offer industry insights and professional development through guest speakers and field trips.

Schedule

Tentative Schedule May 2025 Boot Camp
Day Time Activity

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

8:30 - 9:00 am

Breakfast (A1940)

9:00 - 9:30 am

Pre-Test (newbies-A1930 and intermediate-A1910 classes: Dr. Sebastien Siva and Dr. Tacksoo Im)

9:30 - 11:15 am

Programming 1 (newbies and intermediate classes: Dr. Sebastien Siva and Dr. Tacksoo Im)

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

A Welcome from Dr. Chavonda Mills, Provost

12:30 - 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:15 - 2:30 pm

Programming 2 (newbies and intermediate classes: Dr. Sebastien Siva and Dr. Tacksoo Im)

2:45 - 3:15 pm

Guest Speaker - Angela Poster, Director, IT Operations at Textron - Retired

3:20 - 3:50 pm

Dr.Joseph Ametepe, Dean of School of Science and Technology (A1940)

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Ice-cream social + round table mentoring (TBA)

Thursday, May 8, 2025

8:30 - 9:00 am

Breakfast (A1940)

9:00 - 11:15 am

Programming 3 & 4 (newbies and intermediate classes: Dr. Sebastien Siva and Dr. Tacksoo Im)

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Lunch (A1940)

12:00 - 2:45 pm

Programming 5 & 6 (newbies and intermediate classes: Dr. Sebastien Siva and Dr. Tacksoo Im)

3:00 - 4:45 pm

Google - Virtual Meeting

Friday, May 9, 2025

8:30 - 9 am

Breakfast (A1940)

9 - 11:00 am

Programming 7 (newbies and intermediate classes: Dr. Sebastien Siva and Dr. Tacksoo Im)

11:00 - 12:30 pm

Special Topic: Database

12:30 - 1:10 pm

Lunch

1:15 - 2:15 pm

Post-Test and Post Survey (newbies and intermediate classes: Dr. Sebastien Siva and Dr. Tacksoo Im)

2:30 - 3:30 pm

Keynote Speaker: Julie Talbot Hubbard, President, Services and Chief Operating Officer, Cyderes

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Alumni Panel: Insights & Experiences

4:30 - 5:00 pm

Closing Ceremony

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