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Welcome to…
History of the Artemis Program
• Artemis was founded in 1996 at Brown University
• This is the premiere year of Artemis at Columbia
University
• The mission of Artemis: To encourage young women to
study computer science and
engineering by providing a venue
for them to learn about these
fields and introduce them to
female role models who are
passionate about computer
science and engineering.
What will the students learn?
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Robotics
Web Design: HTML/CSS
Programming: Python
Graphics
Search/Sorting Algorithms
Electrical Engineering
Excel Graphing and Formulas
Cryptography
And More!
A Day at Artemis
Arrive at 9am
9am-9:20am: Warm-up activity
9:20am-12pm: Hands on Computer Projects
12pm-1pm: Lunch at John Jay Dining Hall
1pm-3:30pm: Guest lectures and theoretical
topics
Leave at 3:30pm (some field trips may end after
3:30; we will notify everyone ahead of time)
We also have a morning and afternoon break
and time to get sunshine!
Lunch Options
Each day (Mon-Thurs) students will go to John Jay Dining Hall
They will have about varying food options on field trip days
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Salad Bar
Sandwiches
Grill
Soups
Hot lunch
“Action Station”
The choices are varied every day!
If you have special dietary concerns, we will make sure
to provide options for you.
Friday Field Trips
Tumblr
Google
Birchbox
Zaah Games
Museum of Mathematics
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
Guest Speakers
One of the goals of Artemis is to provide girls with female role
models
• Presentations from both Columbia University community
members as well as industry professionals. We'll hear
about their research and learn about some of the most
cutting edge discoveries in CS.
Presentations
Students will present a topic they learned about at Artemis
What: Presentation & Reception
Where: Botwinick Lab, 12th floor of Mudd
When: August 8th from 5:30-8pm
Who: Family and friends are invited!
Conduct
• Students must treat their peers, the coordinators,
and guest speakers with respect. We have a zero
tolerance policy for bullying.
• We expect students to be attentive and respectful
at all times, especially when on field trips and
when we have guest speakers. You are
representing Artemis and Columbia University,
and we want to make a good impression.
• If a student will be absent or tardy, we will contact
a parent or guardian after fifteen minutes. If you
know she will be absent, please give advance
notice if possible!
Conduct (cont.)
• Students may only visit websites relevant to the Artemis
curriculum (facebook, twitter, tumblr, etc. are for your own
time!)
• Cell phones must be put away and turned off unless for
emergencies, or during breaks
• Keep the lab clean! Food will not be allowed in the lab.
Water bottles must a have safety cap.
Special Notes to Parents
• Parents may call the coordinators during regular
camp hours in case of emergency.
• After camp hours we can be contacted via:
• Email at [email protected], or
• Voicemail at (347)-766-2238
Transportation
• Subway: Take the 1 to 116th st. Enter Columbia’s
campus at 116th st and walk to the North-east corner of
campus. This building is called Mudd and the Botwinick
lab is on the 12th floor.
• Bus: Take the M4 or M104 to 120th and Broadway. Walk
towards Amsterdam (east) and enter Mudd on the south
side of the street. You will be on the 1st floor of Mudd,
take the elevators to 12th. Alternatively take M60 to 120th
and Amsterdam.
• Please update the transportation form before you leave
General Tips
• Wear comfortable clothing (sneakers, etc.) and a water
bottle. We will be doing outdoor activities!
• Bring a sweater. The building is air conditioned and can
get very chilly!
• Artemis number: (347)-766-2238
• Students should have this in case they are running
late
• Parents should also have this to readily contact all
coordinators
• Come with an open mind!
Questions?