Today marked the start of the first session of the technology campus for girls and boys organized by the ALDABA-WIB Chair of the Universidade da Coruña at the Faculty of Computer Science of the Universidade da Coruña and simultaneously at the Higher School of Computer Engineering in Ourense. Given the interest generated, the chair substantially increased the number of places per session, from the initially planned 30 to 52 in A Coruña, 70% of which were awarded to girls, thereby fulfilling one of the main commitments of the ALDABA-WIB Chair: to reduce the gender gap in technology degrees.
The initiative aims to foster interest in technology careers from an early age, especially among girls, while promoting ICT skills in a playful and inclusive environment.
Under the slogan “Save the Earth,” the participating kids will learn about artificial intelligence, robot programming, home automation, drone training, and other activities thru an environmental protection mission. Thus, with a fully hands-on approach, the campus fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a commitment to sustainability. More than 100 children will participate in the two planned sessions.
The camp will take place at the Faculty of Computer Science of the University of A Coruña, with two sessions: June 23–27, 2025 (except for June 24, which is a holiday), and June 30–July 4; simultaneously, it will also be held in Ourense at the Higher School of Computer Engineering from June 23–27, 2025.
Thru age-appropriate workshops, they will discover how technology can be an ally in protecting the planet. They will learn how to program drones for reforestation, build recycling robots, and design smart weather stations, all while developing key skills in programming, robotics, and science. Participants will work with innovative tools such as LEGO robotics, Arduino, drones, Micro:Bit, Edison, CoSpaces, or 3D design and printing.