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Ashwaubenon students present 'Code Curious' to boost middle school computer science interest
Summary
Two Ashwaubenon High School seniors, Emma Lemke and Aashirya Gorantla, with THRIVE Coach Kristin Turnbull, presented a student-led 'Code Curious' initiative to increase computer-science pathways for middle-school students and plan to present to the local AAUW chapter in March.
Ashwaubenon High School seniors Emma Lemke and Aashirya Gorantla, accompanied by THRIVE Coach Kristin Turnbull, described a student-led effort called "Code Curious" that aims to increase interest in computer science career pathways among middle school students, especially female students underrepresented in the field.
The presentation was included in the superintendent’s report on Feb. 11. The report said the students worked with Kristin Turnbull and will join other students in presenting their work to the local chapter of the American Association of University Women in March. District staff highlighted this project as an example of students identifying needs and creating outreach to expand opportunities in STEM-related pathways.
The board received the presentation as informational; no action was required or recorded.
