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Constellations Introduces Over 900 Students to Computing Concepts During CSEd Week 2019
January 21, 2020

Every December there’s a huge influx of computer science education activities due to Computer Science Education Week (CSEd Week.) The Constellations Center for Equity in Computing (Constellations) regularly introduces students to computing concepts in Atlanta’s public school classrooms and expanded these opportunities during CSEd week.The center reached more than 900 students at high schools in the Atlanta Public School (APS) district, a 500% increase from the same period in 2018, by hosting computer science carnivals that select teachers could opt to bring their classes to.

Foster is Focused on Creating a Sense of Belonging in Computing
January 17, 2020

Terry Foster brings his love for computer science, desire to help people, and commitment to creating a sense of belonging to schools in his role as a Constellations fellow.

Tyler Lizzo
December 16, 2019

Constellations staff and Atlanta Public School (APS) teacher Lashawne Myles joined Rose Scott on "Closer Look" to discuss the partnership between Constellations and APS. 

State Farm Grants Its Neighbor $30,000 to Increase Access to Computer Science Education in Atlanta
December 16, 2019

It’s true, like a good neighbor State Farm is there. In fact, the insurance company recently supported its Atlanta neighbor, the Constellations Center for Equity in Computing at Georgia Tech (Constellations), with a $30,000 gift for the centers Computing Equity Project.

Constellations Center to Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with Computer Science Carnivals at Atlanta Public High Schools
December 3, 2019

In honor of Computer Science Education Week, the Constellations Center for Equity in Computing at Georgia Tech (Constellations) will be hosting computer science carnivals at Atlanta Public Schools Dec. 9-13.