2012 Massachusetts Regional Winners Team M&MWhat is
Technovation??
Technovation is an international program that teaches mobile app
development and entrepreneurship.
High school and middle school female students work in teams of
up to 5 to develop mobile apps to solve a problem in their local
community.
Teams work with a classroom teacher or coach at their school and
a female mentor/role model from the technology industry.
Regional winners compete at the World Pitch event in California
where teams compete for funding to launch their company and take
their app to market!
New this year: Undergraduate female CS students will be
available to help mentor teams and answer coding questions
Regional Pitch Night is Back! MassTLC Ed Foundation is
partnering with CSTA Greater Boston to host a live regional pitch
night!
What makes a successful team?
DIVERSITY! M&Ms team of mixed grade students, talents, and
cultures strengthened the teams decisions and design. Their diverse
range of talents, included, art/design, writing, coding, project
management, presentation skills and creativity. By combining all of
their strengths, they won the Massachusetts regional and were flown
to compete at World Pitch Night in California! Our senior is now
studying CS as a college freshman
Are you ready to join? Curious?Timeline:Register
Ready to work with a team to build a product and business plan
with the support of amazing women in the tech industry and
college?YesUnsureJanuary 11th
AMSA Charter SchoolKick-Off Event10 am 4pm(for students/teachers
unable to attend January 25th)
Can you commit to 3-4 hours one afternoon per week for 12 weeks
to work with your team?YesUnsureJanuary 25thMIT Stata
CenterKick-Off Event10 am - 4pm
Yes or Unsure
Attend our Kickoff Event and make an informed decision!February
3rd12 Week Competition beginsRegister
Contact: Need help, cant find a coach/teacher or need more
information, email Ms. Kelly Powers, CSTA Greater Boston
co-President, [email protected] 26thProject Submission
Deadline
May 1st*tentativeRegional Pitch Night
http://iridescentlearning.org/programs/technovation-challenge/June
2014World Pitch Night
