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Once a Flatiron student, now coming back to hire: Sterling Walker
A funny thing happened at our Flatiron “Speed Dating” event last week. A Flatiron Fellow who graduated a little over a year ago came back — this time to hire some students of her own. Breset Walker (known by most as Sterling Walker) is now Team Lead of Software Development at 2U, an educational tech […]
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3 Ways to Start Coding With Your Kid
One question parents often ask Flatiron School is, “Where should my kid start?” With so many products popping up to address this concern, the answer may be simpler than you think. Introduce them to games, videos, or community-oriented coding, and we have a feeling you'll be on the right track. Here are three ways to […]
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5 Questions with KwK Scholar Hannah Breall
Between fashion design, dog showing, and excelling in school, we're not quite sure where Kode with Karlie scholar Hannah Breall finds the time to fit in so many lines of code. But with a passion for empowering women through technology and hoping to use her skills to help people with autism, we have a feeling she'll […]
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Catherine McCurry and the Art of Code
Some of Catherine McCurry's ideas may sound like they come straight from the Sci-Fi Channel, but as a creative programmer, thinking about the future is just part of the job. Originally a classical violinist, McCurry fuses art with tech in surprising and innovative ways. In 2013, she teamed up with Nexus and Delta Airlines to […]
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Introducing Kode With Karlie Scholar Gretchen Hubbard
This summer, model Karlie Kloss is sponsoring the Kode with Karlie Scholarship, giving 21 girls across the United States access to Flatiron School’s summer coding classes. Meet Gretchen Hubbard, a globetrotting do-gooder who is inspired by 3D printing. 1. Tell us who you are in one sentence. I am an outgoing, adventurous, and spiritual person […]
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How Claude Shannon and One Formula Brought Us Into the Information Age
Welcome back to another edition of Code History Lesson, where we spotlight ye computer scientists of olde, one tech genius at a time._This week we're taking a look at Claude Shannon, a man who won 10 honorary doctorates, pioneered the digital revolution, and sometimes juggled on a unicycle while doing it. For your entertainment and education, […]
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Join Us for a One-Day Electronics Workshop to Build a Sound-Generating Circuit
We’re excited to announce the launch of Build Your Own Sound-Generating Circuit—a workshop designed to get you started in working with electronic circuits. About DIY Electronics – Build Your Own Sound-Generating Circuit This beginner-level workshop teaches students the fundamentals of electricity, reading circuit diagrams, soldering, and how to build an Atari Punk Console (sound generating […]