| Bubble 3.0.0 Code Published / Launch Coming | January 22, 2010 |
Bubble 3.0.0 now successfully emulates it's predecessor, Bubble 2!
The code has been published, and will continue to be hosted, on Google Code. The software is entirely written in Java and is Open-Source.
We welcome extensions and/or modifications to the Bubble software, or even just creative ideas. If you're a coder looking for something to do, check out the "Issues" section on Google Code. There are a few bugs and feature requests that could give you something to do over a week or so. If you're the creative type, but not the coder type, feel free to simply submit new Issues to the Google Code page.
In related news, Bubble 3.0.0 will be launched on the 25th, when the touch-screen monitor is supposed to arrive. Come in on the night of the 25th or in the days following and check out the new interface.
| New Officers for 2010 | December 5, 2009 |
Congrats to the new ACM Officers:
- President: Gordon Sommers
- VP of Public Relations: Tyler Trussell
- Encouncil Representative: Brian Chen
- Secretary: Ben Reiter
- Treasurer: Jessica Graham
| Officer Elections | November 29, 2009 |
We're electing officers for 2010, and we need you! Stop by Lopata 5 on Friday, December 4th at 7 PM if you're interested in running or if you want to have your say in who runs the group next year.
| Course Registration Discussion | November 9, 2009 |
It's that time of the semester again! Registration for Spring 2010 begins next week, so we're holding our bi-annual Course Registration Discussion:
Wednesday, 11/11 at 7 PM
Lopata 5 - Outside the lounge
Food and knowledge will be free
| FIRST LEGO Girl Scouts Mentoring Program | October 19, 2009 |
This is the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's first year working with the FIRST LEGO League program that helps teach young people the fun of science and discovery. They need mentors to help the individual teams as a subject expert and general helper. Children identify most with people who are like them, young and intelligent.
What is the FIRST LEGO League Program?
An international competition featuring real world challenges that helps introduce young children (Ages 9-14) to science and engineering. The students learn by doing research, basic programming, building robots and public speaking. This year's theme "Smart Move" focuses on transportation. The children compete through a robot game activity and presentation of a research project. Core values are emphasized throughout the program to foster a complete learning environment.
Why Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and FIRST Robotics?
When looking at the statistics for girls and women in the areas of science and engineeering the results are quite disturbing. To help change the direction of girls in our area The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri formed 5 girl-only teams to compete in the St. Louis Area FIRST LEGO League program.
- Women account for 46% of the U.S. Labor force yet only 10.8% of U.S. engineers
- Women appear to be choosing non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) employment opportunities with increasing frequency
- Engineering diplomas account for 12 of 15 top-paying college majors and the tech fields are driving salaries and offers
- Men outnumber women (73% vs. 27% overall) in all sectors of employment for science and engineering
How can I help?
- Sign up to be a mentor
- Give expert subject advice
- Provide valuable interaction
- Change the direction of a child
How much time does it take?
Teams meet weekly for an hour or two. Mostly on weekends with one team meeting on Monday afternoons.
Teams are already formed and team meetings will last from now until the end of November. Should teams advance past the qualifier in November your assistance may be needed but all of these teams are in their first year.
Where are do the teams meet?
1) Wellston School District - 2 Teams
2) South St. Louis City
3) Kirkwood
4) Central West End
What should I do if I am interested?
E-mail Toure Jones (FIRST LEGO League Project Coordinator) at tjones@girlscoutsem.org or call at 314.592.2376 as soon as possible to begin meeting with a team.