This first training workshop and community event “Women in WACREN” is organised in collaboration with SenChix, an association of women working in the field of technology, in collaboration with snRER, the Faculty of Science and Technology of Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) and the AfricaConnect2 project.
Building on a broader culture of action and hacker spaces within the National Networks of Education and Research (NREN), the event will launch a program to address current imbalances by increasing women's participation. It will support female students and professionals in enhancing their STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills through hands-on experimentation with robots and electronics, teaching them how to program these devices.
The participants will conclude their 5-day training workshop with a community day organized by Senchix, a networking opportunity open to faculty and guests from other women's technical centers, with participation from government institutions and businesses.
Event details
Workshop Objective
To teach Python through a series of hands-on exercises presenting the fundamentals of object-oriented computing using the Raspberry Pi, breadboards, and sensors.
Target Audience
Students and employees in the fields of computer science and engineering, or from other disciplines, but with good computer skills and an interest in smart environments. Programming skills and knowledge of Linux or another UNIX-like operating system are helpful but not required.
Expected Results
Gradually, participants will be able to work alone or in small teams to develop electronic or robotic projects with different levels of complexity to solve problems.
Language & Logistics
Conducted in French with bilingual instructors.
- Lunches and coffee breaks will be provided to all participants throughout the duration of the workshop.
- Selected international participants who are unable to obtain full or partial funding from their institutions to participate in the workshop may be supported with travel and/or accommodation, subject to the availability of resources.
The registration deadline was 25 October 2017 at https://indico.wacren.net/event/55/