The Silicon100 Initiative is designed to introduce young people to the fascinating world of information technology such as computer engineering (software, hardware and data communications), processor control, robotics, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
 
Why?

There is a significant gap between People of Color and Digital Economy. The Internet and the economy it has created are the greatest engines of wealth ever known, however that wealth is not being shared by all due to three factors:

• Lecture series by experts in their fields
• Hands-on Laboratory Sessions including Arduino Processor Kits, Intro Electronic Kits, Learning Python, etc.
• Build a local area network to study cyber security concepts using Raspberry Pis, routers, etc.
• Fun-filled Intro to Digital Command Control (DCC) via Model Railroading
• Field Trips to various local HBCU's with IT programs, Science Museums, etc.
• Guest lectures from Black Professionals in Engineering, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Data Communications, etc.
• Build robots that can successfuly travel through mazes
• Participate in various robotic contests
• Participate in various hack-a-thons

• Computer Design
• Software Design
• Network Design
• Robotics Engineering
• Cyber Security Design & Management
• Aspire to attain upper management positions such as a CIO or CTO

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SILICON100 Initiative Membership Application: We'd like to get to know a little bit about you

 
Instructions:

Take the time to gather all the information required for submittal. We will need a short essay about you, and why you want to participate in this program. You can include what motivates you as well as your hobbies, interests, goals, aspirations and any community service.

If you are a college student and have declared your major, you can describe how you chose it.
Also required is a referral letter from either a parent, teacher, professor or academic advisor which can also be uploaded as either a Word or PDF document.