IS&T Summer Workshops


Session 1: June 3 - June 7, 2013
Scratch Programming
June 3 - June 7
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Registration is full, but not all seats are confirmed.
Please try again in the next couple of weeks to see if a spot has opened.

Learn programming and create your own interactive projects through Scratch. By learning Scratch, you'll acquire the skills to develop everything from games, music, and art. 


Making Music Inside the Computer
June 3 - June 7
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 13)

Challenge your musical talents. Learn how to make music using only your computer. By the end of this session, you will create your own musical composition on a CD or MP3 to take home.


Digital Music Synthesis
June 3 - June 7
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 15)

Here's your opportunity to combine your love of music with your technical skills. By learning how to write software applications for audio, you will create your own software synthesizer, media player, and audio recording software.


Session 2: June 10 - June 14, 2013
IT Innovation for Girls
June 10 - June 14
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 15)

Specifically for girls, this workshop is not about what is or what was; this workshop is about what can be. Students will learn a variety of creative thinking techniques and come up with an innovative solution to a real-world problem.


Digital Music Synthesis
June 10 - June 14
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 12)

Here's your opportunity to combine your love of music with your technical skills. By learning how to write software applications for audio, you will create your own software synthesizer, media player, and audio recording software.


Intro to Adobe Flash
June 10 - June 14
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 14 - 18
(Seats Left: 12)

Bring characters to life through this fun Flash animation workshop. Our instructors will help you build your talents in creating and displaying animation, video, and sound. 

 


Making Music Inside the Computer
June 10 - June 14
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 9)

Challenge your musical talents. Learn how to make music using only your computer. By the end of this session, you will create your own musical composition on a CD or MP3 to take home. 


Session 3: June 17 - June 21, 2013
Robotics
June 17 - June 21
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Registration is full, but not all seats are confirmed.
Please try again in the next couple of weeks to see if a spot has opened.

Dive deep into the world of robots by learning some basic software techniques for controlling individual robots and multi-robot systems. You will create state-of-the-art software that will program robots to do simple tasks.

 

 


Game Development for Mobile
June 17 - June 21
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 14 - 17
(Seats Left: 9)

Want to build the next Angry Birds? Take your gaming skills beyond playing to building the games you love to play.      

 

 


Intermediate Flash
June 17 - June 21
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 14 - 18
(Seats Left: 18)

Continue building your Flash knowledge. This class will dive into Flash's action script language to learn the basics of making objects on the screen move with just the click of the mouse.

Must have taken Intro to Adobe Flash.


Website Development
June 17 - June 21
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 14 - 18
(Seats Left: 12)

Have you ever wanted to develop your own website? In this workshop, you will learn how to create an engaging website using free software. No HTML knowledge is required, but you’ll learn a bit along the way.  

You'll develop a website in this workshop, so students are encouraged to think about their website's subject before attending the workshop.


Session 4: June 24 - June 28, 2013
Bioinformatics
June 24 - June 28
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 14 - 18
(Seats Left: 12)

Ever wonder what information our DNA holds? In this workshop, you will explore DNA sequences through a mixture of talks and hands-on practical sessions that will include extracting real DNA molecules from cells and using computer software written by you to show how DNA holds precious information about life.

 


Game with Adobe Flash
June 24 - June 28
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 5)

Take your Flash skills a step further. Through this session, you will be able to make your own simple games using Flash’s Action Script 3.0.

No programming experience required, but those students with previous programming experience will be able to extend their capabilities pursuing individual projects.

 


Photoshop
June 24 - June 28
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 11)

Learn how to take your photos to the next level with professional editing. You will work side-by-side with skilled instructors as you learn Photoshop through hands-on experience.

 

 


Session 5: July 8 - July 12, 2013
Game with Adobe Flash
July 8 - July 12
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 5)

Take your Flash skills a step further. Through this session, you will be able to make your own simple games using Flash’s Action Script 3.0.

No programming experience required, but those students with previous programming experience will be able to extend their capabilities pursuing individual projects.

 


Cyber Adventures in Security
July 8 - July 12
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Grade: 11 and over
(Seats Left: 16)

Explore the challenging world of computer security. Gain knowledge on how to keep your information and computer safe while learning about cryptography, passwords, social engineering, viruses, and more.


3-D Modeling
July 8 - July 12
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 14 - 18
(Seats Left: 7)

Want to take your design skills to the next level? Design beautiful 3-D images through modeling, animation, lighting, texturing, and rendering using the software Blender.

Blender will be available to download for free after the workshop is finished.


IT Innovation
July 8 - July 12
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 16)

This workshop is not about what is or what was; this workshop is about what can be. Students will learn a variety of creative thinking techniques and come up with an innovative solution to a real-world problem.


Session 6: July 15 - July 19, 2013
Bioinformatics for Girls
July 15 - July 19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 14 - 18
(Seats Left: 17)

Ever wonder what information our DNA holds? Specifically for girls, this workshop will explore DNA sequences through a mixture of talks and hands-on practical sessions that will include extracting real DNA molecules from cells and using computer software written by you to show how DNA holds precious information about life.

 


3-D Modeling
July 15 - July 19
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 14 - 18
(Seats Left: 14)

Want to take your design skills to the next level? Design beautiful 3-D images through modeling, animation, lighting, texturing, and rendering using the software Blender.

Blender will be available to download for free after the workshop is finished.

 

 


Photoshop
July 15 - July 19
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 11 - 18
(Seats Left: 9)

Learn how to take your photos to the next level with professional editing. You will work side-by-side with skilled instructors as you learn Photoshop through hands-on experience.

 

 


Advanced Web Development
July 15 - July 19
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Ages 14 - 18
(Seats Left: 16)

Now that you know how to make web pages, how do you make them “do things?”  This class will teach you how to add interactive components to your pages and connect your pages with your favorite social networks like Instagram and Twitter.

Must have taken Web Development.

 

 


  • For workshops with projects, parents are invited to attend a reception on Friday where students show the work they completed during the week.
  • For full-day workshops, students must bring a sack lunch and beverage.  Snacks will be provided but no lunch.

Registration Information
  • Students can sign up for one or all of these workshops. Space is limited and students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
  • Cost is $150.00 for half-day workshops (Registration fee is non-refundable). Payment must be received within one week of registration to keep your spot.
  • If registering one child for more than one workshop or registering more than one child from the same household for workshops, a 20% discount will be given on the 2nd and subsequent enrollments.
  • If a workshop is canceled due to low enrollment, refunds will be made.  If a multiple registration discount has been received, the discounted registration fee will be refunded.
  • Scholarships are available for those that demonstrate financial need. Please call 554-4150 for more information.
  • Flexible payment plans may be available to those demonstrating need.  Please call 554-4150 for more information.
Workshops Location

The Peter Kiewit Institute
1110 South 67th Street
Omaha, NE 68182
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Payment can be mailed to:

College of IS&T
Attention: Janice Fink
1110 South 67th Street, PKI 172
Omaha, NE 68182

Checks should be made payable to:
College of IS&T