Carmel Valley engineer runs unique nonprofit school that teaches computer programming to youths

Del Mar Times Newspaper, November 14, 2011 "Former Navy pilot, electrical engineer and computer manufacturer Vic Wintriss has the outrageous idea that children of grade- and middle-school ages can be taught computer programming — and, who knows, might even become the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates — or at least help alleviate a looming national shortage of one million programmers that threatens the current U.S. leadership status in technology." ...read more

Carmel Valley engineer runs unique nonprofit school that teaches computer programming to youths2017-02-03T21:45:11-08:00

6th annual International Autonomous Robot Competition features local kids

Del Mar Times July, 2013 “Learning how to write computer programs is something every kid should know in this age of high technology,” Third District San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts said as he opened the 6th annual International Autonomous Robot Competition at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park recently.

6th annual International Autonomous Robot Competition features local kids2017-02-03T21:40:44-08:00

The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers: Mentoring the Next Generation of Programming

By: Sherry Booth Freeman, Ph.D. NC State Unniversity "One of the greatest challenges facing the U.S. technology economy today is a crucial shortage of skilled and trained information technology professionals. While there are currently more than  half a million open jobs across every industry that require computing skills, employers are only able to fill an estimated 30% of the positions.

The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers: Mentoring the Next Generation of Programming2016-12-05T20:48:26-08:00

League Student Deyvid Diego: Casa de Amistad students receive college scholarships

Del Mar Times, June 2016 Solana Beach’s Casa de Amistad has long helped local students succeed in school. In an effort to continue to support graduating seniors as they start college, the organization recently launched a scholarship fund. “We have a really generous anonymous donor making it possible to support higher education,”

League Student Deyvid Diego: Casa de Amistad students receive college scholarships2016-06-08T20:43:53-07:00

Rancho Santa Fe School robotics team earns awards at iARoC competition, including a first place win

Rancho Santa Fe Review, July 2015 The Rancho Santa Fe Eagles-Intergalactic Dragons robotics team took home awards at the recent iARoC competition. The rookie team from R. Roger Rowe Middle School, composed of DJ Nelson, Justin Yu, James Busby, Lucas Luwa and Daniel Scuba, placed first in the Mars Navigation Challenge and third place overall out of 18 teams.

Rancho Santa Fe School robotics team earns awards at iARoC competition, including a first place win2015-07-01T20:34:50-07:00
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