Huston-Tillotson University Hosts 2024 HBCU C2 [Coding+Creativity] Summer Coding Camp
Tuesday Jun, 25 2024
Austin, TX – June 25, 2024 – Huston-Tillotson University (HT) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the annual HBCU C2 [Coding+Creativity] Summer Coding Camp, held in partnership with Austin’s Pre-freshman Engineering Enrichment Program (AusPREP). This invigorating week-long camp, conducted from June 11th to 14th, empowered students in grades 5 through 12 to master coding skills using Apple devices within HT’s C2 Coding Center.
The theme for 2024, Using Code to Sustain a Better World, inspired students to delve into application design and development, as well as coding Sphero Robotics, all programmed using the Swift language. This high-impact and engaging summer program provided a unique platform for students to explore the intersection of technology and sustainability.
“For the past four years, I am in awe of the sheer genius Austin’s youth showcase during Huston-Tillotson’s HBCU C2 Summer Coding Camp,” said Dr. Jennifer Miles, Program Director. “Students as young as 8 years old and high schoolers with zero coding experience visit Austin’s first institution of higher education to become the creators and doers of technology—not just consumers! Allowing children the opportunity to connect the dots between technology and sustainability efforts is beyond rewarding.”
The HBCU C2 Coding Center, managed by the Center for Academic Innovation and Transformation at HT, is a collaborative project supported by the Apple Community Education Initiative. Launched in 2020, the initiative aims to bring coding, creativity, and community-connected learning experiences to Huston-Tillotson University.
HT’s HBCU C2 Coding initiatives encourage participants to use their creativity to develop apps that solve real-world problems. From connecting peers to mental health resources to identifying ways to support sustainability efforts on campus, students are inspired to brainstorm and develop thoughtful ideas for apps that address significant issues in the Austin community and beyond.
Mission Theme
From connecting peers to mental health resources, to identifying ways to support sustainability efforts on campus, HT’s HBCU C2 Coding initiatives allows participants to use their creativity to develop apps that solve real-world problems. Students are encouraged to brainstorm and develop thoughtful ideas for apps that address important issues in the Austin community and beyond.
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About HBCU C2
HBCU C2 is a national teaching and learning initiative that empowers any HBCU to bring coding and creativity experiences and program opportunities to their home campus and community. HBCU C2 promotes innovation, educational equity, and aims to address community challenges using app design and Apple’s Swift programming language.
The HBCU C2 community is committed to creating opportunities that will diversify the tech workforce by removing barriers, innovating STEM education, and developing life-long learning pathways. C-squared HBCUs engage in this effort with key industry partners so that our contribution leads to a more skilled, diverse workforce pipeline for high-demand technical and creative careers. Learn more about the HBCU C2 at https://hbcuc2.org/.
About Huston-Tillotson University
Huston-Tillotson University, the first institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, has roots dating back to 1875. HT is an independent, church-related, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown in East Austin. Huston-Tillotson University’s mission is to nurture a legacy of leadership and excellence in education, connecting knowledge, power, passion, and values. The University offers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study. Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. HT is also an NC-SARA school. For more information, please visit www.htu.edu.
