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Movies to Inspire a Love of STEM
August 01, 2022In decades past, technology was often presented in film as the stuff of nightmares — think of tech dystopias like Terminator or 2001: A Space Odyssey. But thankfully, technophobia in film is dwindling, and a new generation of filmmakers are creating STEM-centered stories that are full of optimism and possibility. And that’s great news for parents and educators who want to inspire a love of STEM…
Coding Career Spotlight: Animation
August 01, 2022Most people understand that a coding education can set you up for a successful career as a software engineer. But a foundation in code can actually prepare you for all kinds of fulfilling careers across a broad spectrum of fields! For example, visual artists and illustrators can use a degree in coding to propel themselves into the world of animation. WHAT DO ANIMATORS DO? Buzz Lightyear wasn’t…
The Coding Space @ Samsung 837
July 27, 2022This July, we took a group of lucky TCS campers to Samsung 837, an experiential tech wonderland in the Meatpacking District featuring a living lab, a VR tunnel, digital art installations, and three floors of dynamic, immersive programming powered by state-of-the-art technology. We started the day with a tour of the space, where we saw all of Samsung’s latest gadgets (including Dusty the Cleanly…
3 Brainy Benefits of Coding
July 01, 2022Happy World Brain Day! Today is all about promoting brain health, and we at TCS have just the ticket. That’s right: coding! But it isn’t only us who think so. Apple founder Steve Jobs himself said that “Programming teaches you how to think.” Just as the arts can shape your mind in various ways, coding also gives your brain a boost. Scroll for three science-backed brain benefits of learning to code…
Coding Our Way to the Moon & Back
July 01, 2022On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy, propelling Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin into space and into history. Much has been said and written about the bold astronauts and rocket scientists who made this momentous mission possible. But we’d also like to take a moment to celebrate — you guessed it — the code…
Coding Books for Kids
July 01, 2022If your child has a passion for patterns and an interest in puzzles, they might start reading and writing code before they pick up their first chapter book. Dozens of books about coding are filling the children’s section of bookstores — but which one should you pick out for your youngster? Below, we’ve listed a handful of our favorite children’s and young adult books about computer programming…