Girls Into Coding July 2022 Newsletter!

Last month, we explored the meaning of the Circular Economy and why it's the next step toward a sustainable future. In our GIC article this month, we look at some young inventors & innovators & how they lead the way toward a circular economy

Also included in this newsletter, the upcoming in-person Girls Into Coding event on July 17th, a flashback to our in-person event that took place on June 26 & the virtual event of July 10th, Avye's latest news, the new Raspberry Pi Pico W, Anna McDougall's new book and what's coming soon at GIC!

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Helene & Avye

We are pleased to share our new article

"Young Inventors Leading the Way Towards
a Circular Economy"

Click the link below for the article:
Young Inventors Leading the Way Towards a Circular Economy

FLASHBACK TO OUR GIC EVENTS
JUNE 26TH & JULY 10TH

In-person Girls Into Coding-June 26th

Virtual Girls Into Coding - July 10th

We thank our mentors, Avye, Rehana, Sam, Mikel, Llewelyn, & Graham, speakers, Lami & Aiza our youngest guest speaker who delivered her first talk, Jen, Faith, our volunteers, the Microsoft Reactor, the girls, and their parents who all made this event a success!

Special thanks to Red Hat and Epam for supporting these events and our mission to get more girls into tech!

"UK Young Engineer of theYear 2022!"

Last month, Avye was awarded The UK Young Engineer of the Year 2022 from the Big Bang Competition for her Air Quality Pavilion project. Congratulations Avye!

GIRLS INTO CODING EVENT

IN-PERSON GIRLS INTO CODING - JUNE 26TH
BOOKING IS LIVE! - For girls 10-14
You can book your free spot here HERE

NEW!
Raspberry Po Pico W

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced a new version of its Pico microcontroller. There is now WIFI on the Pico! This is particularly useful for IoT projects.
The new Pico W supports MicroPython and C++ languages.
It only costs £6!
You can find out more here

EXPLORE

You Belong in Tech
by Anna McDougall

This is a guide to getting into tech for career changers and anyone who think they might not belong. Check it out!

Anna McDougall is a former opera singer turned software engineer. She currently works as Director, Product, and Engineering for Axel Springer National Media & Tech GmbH, based in Berlin.

Still to come later in 2022!

Stay Tuned!

GIC PODCAST

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