Computer coding Coverage

NC student among youngest chosen as Qiskit Advocate to study quantum computing

Davis Clarke was one of 500 people chosen to study quantum computing.

NC student among youngest chosen as "Qiskit Advocate" to study quantum computing

Davis Clarke was one of 500 people chosen to study quantum computing at Duke University.

Teen prodigy among youngest chosen as quantum computing advocate

Davis Clarke, a senior at Middle Creek High School, is one of only 37 chosen for the 2023 class and one of 10 researchers his age selected for the program.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Robotics, coding are key for kids at this business

Zebra Robotics has locations in Cary, RTP, Holly Springs and north Raleigh.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Should NC high school students be required to take computer science? New bill says yes

A state legislative committee has moved forward with a bill that would drop a science credit and replace it with computer science.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education

Code Wiz: Durham program helps kids prepare for careers in computer coding

A new after-school program in Durham offers children a chance to learn coding skills. "Code Wiz" offers the experience in a fun, interactive environment.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL enterprise multimedia journalist

Wake County schools spark student interest in computer coding tools to prepare for future careers

More young students of today will be the computer science leaders of tomorrow. Even now, young students learn "coding language" and how to use it to create new programs.

Wake student coders get assist from an astronaut

Jessica Watkins paid a virtual visit from the International Space Station to a fifth grade class studying computer code at Leesville Elementary School.

Free technology camp combines e-sports and STEM to help teach teens

The three-week course uses e-sports to motivate high school students in STEM education. The free program is open to those ages 14 to 18 years old.

Soldiers eager to train for civilian IT jobs

Fayetteville Technical Community College and Red Hat announced a plan Friday to help veterans learn new skills and find jobs in information technology after their military service.

Coding school offers opportunity for students delaying college to pick up skills

With college looking a lot different this year because of the pandemic, many students are exploring other avenues, such as a gap year before pursuing a two- or four-year degree. Coding school could help them pick up in-demand skills during that time.

Twitter, JPMorgan remove 'master,' 'slave' and 'blacklist' from their code

The language of computing is changing in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business

Cumberland County Schools, 14 others win coding and mobile app grants

Cumberland County Schools is among 15 North Carolina districts and schools that have been awarded grants totaling $800,000 under the Coding and Mobile App Development Grant Program that was launched in 2017 with funding from the General Assembly.

Kids can code at Marbles' annual event this weekend

Marbles Kids Museum will host its fifth Marbles Kids Code event this Saturday, Nov. 2. Kids and families will get a chance to get involved in some hands-on coding and computer science activities.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Amanda Lamb: Where in the world is the next Bill Gates?

Not unlike a real company, the Amadi brothers all have well-defined roles in their small, grassroots business.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

NC wants more girls in computer science classes. This new campaign hopes to 'move the needle'

North Carolina is launching a new campaign aimed at getting more girls to take computer science classes and eventually go into computer science careers.

Kelly Hinchcliffe, WRAL education reporter

Man goes from eviction notices to doubling income after IT training

Four years ago, Ronald Barthelus needed a life change. Financial aid allowed him to start information technology training, and he's since doubled his income and is preparing to buy a home.

Jeff Hogan, WRAL anchor/reporter

Conference shows the professional side of video gaming

Professionals from all over the world are at the East Coast Game Conference, which means gamers can learn how to get scholarships and jobs in the gaming industry.

Code Breakers: TechGirlz adds second Triangle location for national challenge to set record for number of girls coding at same time

In the Triangle, the first session at NC State filled up, so the local chapter now has another location for local girls. This one is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m., March 30, at IBM.

Sarah LIndenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Cary data scientist shares in $1M programming prize for real estate firm Zillow

Jordan Meyer, a data scientist who lives in Cary, is one of three members who are $1 million richer after winning a contest intended to improve the accuracy of a home value estimating program offered by real estate firm Zillow.

Coding bootcamp grad finds his dream career within 'REACH'

Harley Jackson used his time in a coding bootcamp as a launching pad to join LinkedIn's apprenticeship program, REACH.

Coding school's Demo Day acts as 'show & tell' for students, impresses employers

Momentum Learning's Demo Day is a science fair-meets-show and tell where students present apps they've built to an audience of investors, potential employers and others in the tech community.

Still time to sign up for Code Camp, $40 camp that comes with free Kindle Fire

The program is run through the City of Raleigh and led by three local scientist and tech guys.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Coding program for kids: Wake Forest moms to open new Code Ninjas location

Like many mom friends, Michelle Preddice and Andrea Dabal met through their children years ago. But these days, their meet ups are more business than social. Together, the two are opening up a Code Ninjas location to offer computer coding programs for kids in Wake Forest.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor