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The 4 Corners Computer Science Convening is happening June 22-24, 2025! 🔥✨ Sustaining Relations: Shaking Hands Between Tradition & Innovation in CS 🎤 Call for Proposals: Share your expertise, research, or projects from working directly with Native American students and CS. This is your chance to contribute to the future of Computer Science that impacts Native American students & communities! 📅 Registration: Coming soon! Stay tuned for more details on how to secure your spot! 💻 Share, Share, Share!

We are Hiring!!! Check out our website at https://lnkd.in/eJrB_wDY for the full job description.

🚀 Indigenous Students: Learn About AI & Win a $100 Visa Gift Card! 👩🏽💻 Join Us For an AI Workshop From an Indigenous Perspective! 🌿🤖 📅 Date: Saturday, February 22 ⏰ Time: 11 AM – 3 PM PT 🎁 Prizes: Win a $100 Visa gift card or a free Coursera membership! ⚡ Spots are limited – 100 max! Are you an Indigenous high school student, college student, or job seeker looking for an exciting, high-paying career path? Are you curious about AI, tech, and the future of innovation? This workshop is for YOU! Why AI? 🤖 AI is shaping the future of jobs, education, and economic opportunities. Learn how AI connects with Indigenous innovations & cultural worldviews while discovering career paths in tech that offer higher pay and long-term stability. Your Hosts: 🌟 👩🏽💻 Giselle Alvarez (Purépecha) – UC Berkeley Data Science, Program Ops at Natives Rising. A machine learning engineer & AI researcher, Giselle focuses on equitable AI & Indigenous knowledge systems, breaking barriers for Indigenous students in STEM. 👩🏽💻 Bridget Kimsey (Lenape/Irish) – AI Researcher, Consultant. With 30 years in science & AI, she integrates Indigenous and modern methods across healthcare, research, policy, and security. She’s here to help you unlock opportunities in AI! Why Attend? ✅ No AI experience required – just curiosity! ✅ Hands-on AI learning experience with Indigenous leaders ✅ Discover careers in one of the highest-paying industries ✅ Open to all – priority given to Indigenous women and students interested in technology 📢 Spots will fill fast! Apply today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRG9st9k 🌎 Let’s build a better economic future together! ✨ #IndigenousInTech #IndigenousInSTEM #WomenInAI #NativeStudents #AIForEveryone

🚀 New from aiEDU: AI Learning for Elementary Classrooms! 🚀 Today we're excited to share Elementary AI Explorations — a free, engaging resource designed for third- through fifth-grade teachers — to introduce AI concepts in a fun and accessible way. These 15- to 20-minute activities feature interactive exercises and games that help young learners develop critical thinking skills and foundational AI knowledge. As our own Chief Learning Officer Emma Doggett Neergaard puts it, “The design is particularly interesting because it builds fundamentals of AI Literacy and AI Readiness in elementary learners in a hands-on and engaging way." Read more about the new release here: https://lnkd.in/gdqnXEgt And if you're an educator interested in attending a free webinar to learn more, check out the link to register in the comments.

Join us TOMORROW (5pm MST) for our very first workshop: Creating a Culture of Trust with AI. Designed to help educators explore the transformative potential of AI while fostering a culture of trust and responsibility. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot now! https://lnkd.in/eRi3Bxm3

Attention All Teachers in Computer Science! Check out this great opportunity for this years conference. CSTA is able to offer scholarships to attend #CSTA2025. Scholarship application for full or partial funding at the link below: https://lnkd.in/dPwXbVzx

As we welcome 2025, we are thrilled to announce upcoming events aimed at empowering Indigenous students through education and technology. Check out our January newsletter for more information! https://lnkd.in/eA5hBdcH

📣 Attention educators of Indigenous students and allies in education! 📣We’re thrilled by the response to our new virtual workshop series on AI in education, and there are still a few spots open for educators who want to learn how to use AI to create more inclusive and culturally relevant classrooms. Our first workshop, Creating a Culture of Trust with AI, is perfect for: ✅ Educators interested in exploring the intersection of AI and digital citizenship to foster trust, responsibility, and equity in education ✅ Those looking for actionable strategies to integrate AI in ways that prioritize cultural relevance and align with their community’s values ✅ Teams of educators (bring a colleague!) who want to collaborate on a shared vision for AI implementation 💡 This interactive session will be led by Lisa Blank. You'll reflect on your organization’s current practices and walk away with a vision document to help guide AI implementation at your school or district.  📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5th  🕔 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm MT  🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6cvmJYM #DigitialCitizenship #EquityInEducation #TeacherDevelopment #VirtualWorkshops

📣 Calling all educators! We’re excited to announce the launch of our monthly virtual workshop series, designed to help educators explore how AI can create more inclusive, respectful, and empowering classrooms. Each session will address important topics like safety, equity, and leveraging AI as a means to Indigenous ends. Our first session, Creating a Culture of Trust with AI, will feature Lisa Blank, Director of STEM Programs at Watertown City School District. Lisa will share her insights on fostering trust in classrooms using AI.  📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5th  🕔 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm MT #AIinEducation #IndigenousEmpowerment #ProfessionalDevelopment #VirtualWorkshops aiEDU