Tech Day is a day-long conference for middle school female and non-binary identifying students to gain more exposure to computer science and technology. The event will include hands-on workshops in both hardware and software, engaging STEM and career panels, as well as ample opportunities for students to bond with each other and get to know current UC Berkeley STEM students.
This year, Tech Day is hosted on Saturday, April 26th on UC Berkeley campus.
The exact event address will be emailed out to applicants who are admitted to the program.
The application link is http://tinyurl.com/Sp25TechDayApplication. Applications are due March 29th, 2025. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
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Conference Outline:
8:40 am - Student check-in
9:00 am - Conference introduction
9:15 am - Guest Speaker
10:15 am - Workshop 1
11:45 am - Lunch
12:45 pm - Workshop 2
2:15 pm - Conference closing ceremony
2:30 pm - Student check-out
How can I apply?
Applications are due March 29th, 2025. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. The link to apply is: http://tinyurl.com/Sp25TechDayApplication.
What is Tech Day?
Tech Day is a day-long conference for middle school (6th-8th grade) female and non-binary identifying students to gain more exposure to computer science and technology. The event will include hands-on workshops in both hardware and software, engaging STEM and career panels, as well as ample opportunities for students to bond with each other and get to know current UC Berkeley STEM students.
What is the Tech Day's Program Outline?
8:40 am
Student check-in
9:00 am
Conference introduction
9:15 am
Guest speaker
10:15 am
Workshop 1
11:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 pm
Workshop 2
2:15 pm
Conference closing ceremony
2:30 pm
Student check-out
If I register, am I guaranteed a spot in the program?
As much as we would love to accept all students who apply, we, unfortunately, don't have the capacity and budget to accommodate more than ~60 students.
Do I need to have previous coding or technology experience?
No! We are looking for passion, interest, and love for learning more about technology and computer science. We understand students may not have access to resources to explore technology, which is why we are offering this tech day as a space for students to explore technology for free!
Where is the event located?
The location of the event is UC Berkeley campus. Specific venue address and information will be emailed out to applicants who are accepted.
Does the teacher or parent stay with the student throughout the conference, or do they drop off and pick up students before and after the conference?
We require the teacher or parent to drop off their student and pick them up in the afternoon.
Are parents allowed to stay with students throughout the conference?
Due to logistical reasons, parents are not allowed to accompany their student throughout the conference. However, if there is a specific reason why the teacher or parent must stay with their student, we can discuss and accommodate the student on a case-by-case basis. Please email swe.techday@gmail.com to request for accommodations.
