Computer Science in Raleigh-Durham
From Design, Development, and Debugging to APIs and Algorithms
Located on the campus of Duke University
Program Highlights
Residential tuition:
$5,398
EXTENDED COMMUTER TUITION:
$3,698
COMMUTER TUITION:
$3,098
SESSION 1:
July 2, 2023
July 14, 2023
SESSION 2:
July 16, 2023
July 28, 2023
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Testimonials
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I like the fact that at the end of the course I had a project that I could easily show off in interviews and when applying to universities and jobs.
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I loved the whole experience and the new people I have met! The computer science program was valuable to me and helped me decide my career choices.
Course Overview
Do you wonder what it’s like to develop software for a living? Do you possess a natural curiosity towards computer technology and platform development? This program challenges students to think critically and creatively about today’s most pressing technology-related questions. Students will be exposed to the whole cycle of product development from database architecture and APIs to debugging.
Note: Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners. Universities and their affiliated departments are not responsible for the Summer Springboard program in any way.
Topics you'll explore
Hands-On Learning
Spend most of the first week learning block-based Java programming for Android and iOS operating systems. The exercises and tutorials quickly help students build capacity with coding, abstraction, algorithms and data management within a program.
The second week involves active coding in small groups with intense research and collaboration. This approach involves an introduction to Python and Raspberry Pi hardware which will allow students to create a mini-project by using the sensors and LED matrix on the Sense HAT technology.
This collection of experiential tasks provides a comprehensive experience through a rewarding engineering process resulting in a functioning computational artifact.
Real World Insights
Field trips and guest speakers take the learning experience beyond the classroom and leverage all that Durham, North Carolina has to offer. This program will dive deeper into newsworthy advances in technology and give high school students a first-hand look at related questions and issues. This program will include speakers as well, who can share their perspective on the most current topics and innovations.
Career Exploration
We will discuss the wide variety of professions within the field of technology such as UX / UI design, programming, project management, and quality assurance. You'll get a deeper sense of your unique motivations and aptitudes and how that aligns with potential academic and career choices. This helps students make better informed decisions about some of life’s most important choices.
Faculty
Instructor - Courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students.
Curriculum Advisor - While instructors vary each year, the Curriculum Advisors ensure continuity in our curriculum. This course was designed by Leon Tynes. Leon has flipped his classroom to maximize learning in his 3D Modeling, Digital Media, Mobile App Development, and Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles courses. He has also won many teaching accolades including the ISTE 2018 Outstanding Teacher award & 2016 PBS Digital Innovator award, and is an Apple Teacher and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.
