2022 Wyoming Computer Science Education Conference

Join us in person for the Inaugural Wyoming Computer Science Education Conference on July 20 - 22, 2022 at Central Wyoming College in Riverton, Wy.

The Computer Science Education Conference is an opportunity for administrators and educators from kindergarten through higher education, to share and explore computer science teaching and learning practices for classrooms and after school programs.

This conference is hosted by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA-Wyoming) and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE).

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - Optional Pre-Conference

Option 1 Code.org - Computer Science Fundamentals training (8 am to 4 pm)

Option 2 Computer Science Micro - Credential work session (1 pm to 4 pm)

Thursday July 21, 2022

• 8:30-9 a.m. - Conference Welcome
• 9-9:45 - Keynote Speaker
• 10-10:45 - Breakout Session
• 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Breakout Session
• 11:45-1 p.m. - Lunch Break/Networking
• 1-1:45 p.m. Breakout Session
• 2-2:45 p.m. - Breakout Session
• 3-3:45 p.m. - Breakout Session
• 4-5 p.m. - Birds of a Feather Networking

Friday, July 22, 2022

• 8-9 a.m. - Welcome and Keynote Speaker
• 9:15-10:00 a.m. - Breakout Session
• 10:15-11:00 a.m. - Breakout Session
• 11:15 a.m.- 12 p.m. - Keynote Speaker
• 12-12:30 p.m. - Closing Remarks and Door Prizes

The WY Computer Science Education Conference is seeking partners for the 2022 in person conference. There are two opportunities:

Keynote Partner: includes 2-3 minute speech before the keynote, a 45 minute session, mentions throughout the conference, participant list, and logo on the conference website. The opportunity is $500 and space is limited to two partners.

Session Partner: includes a 45 minute presentation session, mentions throughout the conference, participant list, and logo on the conference website. The opportunity is $200 and spaces are limited.

Jared O'Leary is a multiplicity. At BootUp PD, Jared is the Director of Education & Research, where they create 100% free elementary coding curricula and collaborate on research initiatives. Visit JaredOLeary.com to view their latest podcasts, presentations, publications, and free resources for drummers, gamers, and computer science educators.

Alexis Harrigan serves as Senior Director of State Government Affairs at Code.org where she works with law and policy-makers in multiple states to expand access to computer science education. Based in Colorado, Alexis' career in education policy spans local, state, and federal levels. She has advised district superintendents, governors and members of Congress on education policy. As the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, Alexis is passionate about Code.org's focus on increasing computer science participation by women and students from marginalized racial and ethnic groups. She volunteers her time on initiatives focused on female economic empowerment and education advocacy in her local community.

Research in my lab seeks to develop educational technologies that are as compelling and engaging as the very best social media apps, video games or movies. Like our most dedicated educators, I would like our technology to captivate learners, young and old, and help cultivate attitudes towards learning and growth that are compatible with the demands of the modern world. In pursuit of these goals, I conduct research on the design, use, and impacts of intelligent technologies for learning and behavior change. This work involves blending techniques from the entertainment industry (that foster engagement) with those from artificial intelligence and intelligent tutoring systems (that promote learning), as well as running studies to better understand whether and how the resulting learning experiences impact learners.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Wyoming College, 2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, United States