Visit From The Mayor Of Hempstead
Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. Visits SpringBoard Innovation Hub
August 2, 2021
By Tuly Reyes
Our purpose with Mayor Hobbs visit is to provide him with knowledge of our programs. SpringBoard provides many educational programs in STEM, with an emphasis on the “T” for Technology.
Today the Mayor was able to witness how students made the most of their summer at SpringBoard. We demo’ed parts of our 2D Game Development and “CapCha The Turtle Game”, autonomous robotics with Sphero SPR+ navigating our obstacle course, and our sophisticated PiCar that is programmed using Python, and is a self-driving, or the technical term: An Autonomous Driving Vehicle.
Next Steps:
- We wanted to discuss further with the Mayor how we can help businesses in Hempstead through workshops for entrepreneurship, mentoring and business development.
- We want to also discuss how to create clear pathways to Internships, offers leadership skills, opportunities, experience.
- And finally, discuss raising the bar for after school programs in Hempstead by providing better enrichment and innovation workshops for our fellow students.
SpringBoard Incubators Inc welcomes Mr. Waylyn Hobbs Jr. He was elected mayor of the incorporated village of Hempstead. As a resident of 40 years, he has served the village in various capacities. He was first elected in March 2013 as a Trustee of the Village of Hempstead. He works continuously and tirelessly on behalf of the entire community to promote social, educational, economic and community development. It is a pleasure to have him visit our SpringBoard office.
June 9, 2021
Make the Most of Your Summer Break
Innovation Tournament Competition – Results!
June 7, 2021
Sean John and SpringBoard Incubators have established a partnership focused on developing an equitable platform to support the advancement of girls in technology. Our Innovation Tournament for Social Justice brought together girls form several school districts to compete, but more importantly to collaborate and create solutions in Education Initiatives, Civic Engagement & Leadership. Congratulations to the Students from Hempstead High School, Roosevelt Middle School, West Hempstead & Sewanhaka High School on their Victory!
SpringBoard Incubators in Partnership with Sean John Presents – Women in Technology for Women’s History Month
Join us for an afternoon panel discussion with Senior women who are leading technology work, policy creation and decision making in their respective organizations. The panelists will share their professional career journeys, speak about the challenges for girls and women who have a desire to actively pursue careers in the field of technology, and predictions for the future pipeline. Participants will also engage in small strategy sessions to brainstorm on approaches to solve the “broken rung” and create a vibrant pipeline for girls and women in the future.
February – Winter Break, Have some Fun with Coding!
Winners Announced!! Congratulations
Welcome to SpringBoard Incubators Code-a-bration Challenge
Be Inspired, Learn to Code while having Fun: December 27th – 29th.
Join us for a 3-Day Code-a-bration for Students Grades 2 – 12.
Congratulations to all students who attended.
During winter recess students are invited to participate in a 3 day Coding Challenge to learn how to code while having a blast. The Challenge begins on Sunday December 27th and ends on Tuesday December 29th
Students who complete their daily challenge will receive an achievement badge from SpringBoard Incubators Inc.
- Students must register to be a participant.
- After registration students receive an email confirming their assignments for the 3-day Challenge
- After completing each daily assignments Students email or send a snapshot of Certificates of Completion they receive
SpringBoard Incubators will recognize students who have completed the challenge including giving each participant an achievement badge
Registration must be completed by Saturday December 26th to participate
For additional information contact mitra@springboardincubators.org
