🖥️ Tech Rewind | CityClips #399

🧑🏻‍💻 FSU Panama City’s Third Annual TECH EXPO Recap. | Ebe Randeree via LI

• The FSU Tech Expo is an annual event hosted by FSU Panama City in partnership with the ASCENT.FSU program. It’s all about bringing the community together to explore tech, STEM education, and career opportunities.

• The Expo featured hands-on activities like rocket building, shoe design, Sphero Bots, Saturn 5 LEGOs, Minecraft games, a planetarium, and even eSports. There was something for everyone, from kids to adults. 👶🏻👨🏻‍🦱

• Around 400 people showed up, including educators, tech enthusiasts, vendors, student clubs, and volunteers from all over North Florida. The vibe was lively, with food trucks and plenty of interactive setups. ✨

• Ten students from FSU’s College of Communication and Information helped out, running tables on topics like 3D printing, AI tools, STEM quizzes, and more. Their energy and passion for tech really made an impact.

• The goal was to spark curiosity about STEM careers among young students while giving families a glimpse into the tech world — and judging by the excitement, it definitely hit the mark!

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🏫 Oak Hall School Receives National Award for STEM Education. | Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville

• Oak Hall School in Gainesville has earned a prestigious national award for its commitment to STEM education. The school was recently named a 2024–2025 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for its exceptional efforts in offering hands-on STEM learning to students. 👨🏻‍🎓

• This award recognizes Oak Hall's dedication to providing engaging, real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and math through the PLTW Launch curriculum. Over 75% of the school’s Lower School students actively participated in the program, which focuses on projects like designing a car safety belt and creating animations based on their own stories.

• The recognition reflects the school’s broader goal of fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in young learners. By offering these unique learning opportunities, Oak Hall is helping students explore the world of STEM in ways that are both fun and educational. 😊✨

• Dr. James Hutchins, Head of School, expressed pride in Oak Hall’s involvement with the PLTW program, noting that these types of experiences help students understand the power of creativity and teamwork in tackling real-world challenges.

CC LIVE RECAP

MATTHEW CHRISTOFFEL

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🎙️ Matthew Christoffel, Chair at CCOO - FSU on CityClips Live Ep. 81.

• Last Wednesday, Julia had the pleasure of featuring Matthew Christoffel, Chair at Cybersecurity Community Outreach Organization | CityClips Live Ep. 81

• FSU’s Cybersecurity Outreach Organization is on a mission to educate the community about online safety. They host workshops to raise awareness, especially for vulnerable groups like seniors, on topics like phishing scams. Plus, they offer hands-on "Capture the Flag" (CTF) competitions for students to develop real-world cybersecurity skills in a fun, gamified way!

• Here are the takeaways of his interview with Julia:

  • 🙂 Be Curious and Hands-On: Matthew emphasized the importance of exploring new concepts through hands-on experiences, like gamified learning and Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.

  • ✨ Embrace Non-Traditional Paths: He showed that career journeys don’t always follow a straight line — from aspiring voice actor to cybersecurity advocate, his story highlights the value of being open to change.

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Stay Engaged with the Community: Matthew actively contributes to cybersecurity awareness, demonstrating how giving back to the community enriches both personal growth and public understanding.

EPISODE 82