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May 2026 Python Boot Camp

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May 2026 Python Boot Camp

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Programming Boot Camp will be held in-person in May 2026.


Registration Closed

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 2026 Boot Camp (C-2115, C2125, C2130, C 2105)
Day Time Activity

Wednesday,May 13, 2026

8:30 - 9:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 - 9:30 am

Pre-Test (Dr. Sebastien Siva and Dr. Tacksoo Im )

9:30 - 11:15 am

Programming 1

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Dr. Joseph Ametepe, Dean, School of Science and Technology

12:30 - 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:15 - 5:00 pm

Programming 2

Thursday, May 14, 2026

8:30 - 9:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 - 11:15 am

Programming 3 & 4

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Dr. Cindy Robertson, Associate Dean of School of Science and Technology

12:15 - 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Programming 5 & 6

Friday, May 15, 2026

8:30 - 9 am

Breakfast

9 - 11:30 am

Programming 7

11:30 - 12:30 pm

Dr. Negar Orangi, Assistant Professor of Mathematics

12:30 - 1:10 pm

Lunch

1:15 - 2:15 pm

Post-Test and Post Survey

2:30 - 3:30 pm

Keynote Speaker Series - Angela Poster, Director, IT Operations at Textron - Retired

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Visionary Speech - Dr. Sean Yang, Department Chair of Information Technology

4:30 - 5:00 pm

Closing Ceremony



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Note: Expansion of the bootcamp program has been generously supported by a two-year grant from Google LLC.