Here’s a tidbit that might blow your mind: research shows that there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with spending more time on screens. In fact, turning to tech can have a myriad of benefits, allowing us to connect with friends, family, and coworkers, and even helping us manage difficult emotions and reduce stress. Not all screen time is created equal, though. Certain ways of engaging with tech can…
While the tech industry remains massively male-dominated, extraordinary women are making their mark on STEM fields, resulting in a plethora of exciting new offerings on your device. As part of our Women’s History Month celebration, we’ve compiled a list of 10 apps designed by female-identifying founders. Scroll down to get inspired and support the work of these coding icons!
As part of The Coding Space’s commitment to educational equity, we are pleased as punch to announce our newest hire: Sarah Tucci, Head of Scholarship Admissions! Sarah is a bi-continental educator and community activist with a keen interest in advancing technological equity. She comes to us with tons of experience providing data and programmatic support to community initiatives, which comes in…
Where are you from? AM: San Antonio, Texas. Home of the Alamo, Tex Mex food, and the San Antonio Spurs! Where do you live now? AM: Manhattan, right in the heart of New York City. Any pets? AM: I have a 1.5 year old Blue Heeler who loves going to the park and playing in the snow! Favorite food? AM: Nachos, hands down! I’m from Texas, so anything with queso. Karaoke song of choice? AM: “Our…
Honoring Black Trailblazers in STEM
Since partnering with The Coding Space in 2019, TradeZero has sponsored weekly coding classes at MS 136 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, facilitated a partnership between The Coding Space and East Flatbush Village, Inc. (a nonprofit that brings free after-school coding programming to at-risk youth at PS 135 in East Flatbush), and donated 25 Chromebooks to East Flatbush Village. This month, we spoke to…