November 2019
SPARCS hITs a Homer with the Minnesota Twins
Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 @Target Field
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM – Students arrive
9:30 AM – Tour begins
Noon – Lunch begins
12:30/1PM – Program begins
3:15/3:30PM – Wrap up/program ends
Learn about Target Field and the Minnesota Twins with an exclusive behind the scenes look focused on the stadium, baseball and business technology. Participants will discover how technology drives success from the background to the foreground at Target Field. Following the morning tour, spend the afternoon learning how science is applied to baseball, working on solving real-world problems and network with industry mentors. It’s sure to be a Major League hit for students with sporting and technology interests.
December 2019
Generating SPARCS with MICROSOFT
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 @Microsoft Technology Center
8:30am to 1:30pm
Back by popular demand, this FREE school release-day classic for girls in high school is the perfect blend of sisterhood, exploration of cool technology, lunch, engagement with professional women and men, and experiential learning. The interactive day features:
- Hands on Coding
Hands-on lab where you will learn the basics of how to access and present data from the Web and other locations using Microsoft Power BI (business intelligence)
- The Factory
Tour through the magical possibilities that Microsoft technology creates
- Mixed reality
Experience the world of virtual reality and holograms
- The Power of Professional Skills
Our discussion will help you think about previous experiences and how they can help you shape future opportunities. We will also discuss the value of mentors, LinkedIn and volunteering.
- MentorMash with Women in Tech!
Small group time will be spent with successful women technologists. Hear their stories, ask your questions, and benefit from their advice.