Flatiron School

Time travel: thanks to Flatiron School alumna Christina Leuci, there’s an app for that. Along with her co-creator Orion Breaux, Leuci built and launched the OldNYC mobile app, which gives users access to the vast photographic history of New York City. While OldNYC has existed since May 2015 as a website that allows visitors to view the New York […]

Manuel Neuhauser started coding when he was still in middle school—so it’s no surprise he chose to major in Computer Science at North Carolina State University, getting both his bachelor’s and master’s degree in a five-year accelerated program. But Manuel’s path took a slightly unconventional turn when he enrolled in Flatiron School’s 12-week immersive Web […]

This post was written by Cameron Chapman of Skillcrush. With just 25% of the tech workforce made up of women in 2015 (compared to 57% of professional occupations overall), and only 17% of Computer and Information Sciences bachelor’s degrees earned by women in 2014, it can feel like tech is firmly the domain of dudes. […]

When you think of the “typical” programmer, which adjectives come to mind? Probably something along the lines of analytical, focused, methodical, logical, and mathematical—in other words, left-brain characteristics. You’re probably not thinking inventive, creative, adaptive, communicative, passionate, or curious. But maybe you should be. Programming is actually an awesome profession for those in the humanities—including […]

We’ve all heard that coding is a must-have skill for the future—but if you aren’t responsible for building your company’s website or other digital products, you may think that doesn’t mean you. But the truth is – learning a few coding tricks of the trade can be a huge benefit to anyone. If you’re a […]

The conflict in Syria has displaced millions. These refugees contend with hunger, homelessness, and extreme poverty—in the five years since the start of the Syrian crisis, Syrian refugees earned less than 40% of the average wage in Iraq, for instance. Additionally, access to education and professional development for millions has been disrupted. Through a partnership […]